Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

Technology is at the heart of transformation across the travel and tourism sector. From AI and automation to blockchain, biometrics, and cloud infrastructure, PhocusWire covers the key travel industry technology trends driving innovation and disruption across every segment of the travel value chain.

Emerging travel technologies and digital solutions in tourism

Gain insight into how travel companies are adopting cutting-edge tools to optimize operations, personalize customer experiences, and expand their reach. Our reporting highlights the latest product rollouts, platform integrations, and strategic tech investments from startups and established players alike, offering a deep look at the evolution of travel commerce and infrastructure.

Uber and Jetblue are leading a dumbing down of travel
News / Technology
Uber and Jetblue are leading a dumbing down of travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 25, 2014
This is the story of two brands in travel. One respected, one trying to get respect. One is Uber, the... Read More
Reservations provider Chope acquires queuing service Ticktock
News / Technology
Reservations provider Chope acquires queuing service Ticktock
By Nick Vivion | November 24, 2014
Asia's The Chope Group, which specializes in restaurant reservations, has acquired queuing system... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Travel search and shopping
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Travel search and shopping
By PhocusWire | November 21, 2014
A recent survey conducted by Amadeus and Tnooz highlighted that overall the industry and online travel... Read More
What travelers hate the most about their travel apps during holidays
News / Technology
What travelers hate the most about their travel apps during holidays
By Nick Vivion | November 21, 2014
Testing specialists Soasta have delivered another Holiday Traveler Behavior Study, outlining the areas... Read More
THack Barcelona - the ultimate quick-fire hack
News / Technology
THack Barcelona - the ultimate quick-fire hack
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2014
When you lock a bunch of creative people in a room for a day, it's difficult to predict what might... Read More
LoungeBuddy launches in-app purchases for lounge passes
News / Technology
LoungeBuddy launches in-app purchases for lounge passes
By Nick Vivion | November 20, 2014
LoungeBuddy (TLabs here) has rolled out its 2.0 vision, which includes an industry first: in-app... Read More
What's before mobile first: An engineer talks product design
News / Technology
What's before mobile first: An engineer talks product design
By Viewpoints | November 20, 2014
As a software engineer, I build a travel app comprised of a mobile website and hybrid apps for iOS and... Read More
Orthogonal or bust: Brad Gerstner lays out the roadmap in travel
News / Technology
Orthogonal or bust: Brad Gerstner lays out the roadmap in travel
By Nick Vivion | November 19, 2014
One of the most watched panels on stage at Phocuswright this year was the "Investor Insights" lineup... Read More
Even diehards now realise Google Glass is not cool
News / Technology
Even diehards now realise Google Glass is not cool
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2014
DEVICES: This was always going to be the problem with Google Glass - it's just not "cool" enough for... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Take back control of your hotel's direct channel
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO: Take back control of your hotel's direct channel
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2014
Hotels and resorts – especially independents – are facing skyrocketing costs of distribution on... Read More
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