Travel Industry Technology Trends

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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.

Google Maps to offer Explore functionality in direct competition for local discovery
News / Technology
Google Maps to offer Explore functionality in direct competition for local discovery
By Nick Vivion | July 24, 2014
The travel space has long been in search of a winner in the local discovery space, especially as the... Read More
Wearable technology in travel - time to consider the opportunities
News / Technology
Wearable technology in travel - time to consider the opportunities
By Viewpoints | July 24, 2014
Google Glass, Fitbit, Pebble are the best of class for the new category of wearable technology. At... Read More
TLearn VIDEO - Digital accessibility and missed opportunities in the travel industry
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TLearn VIDEO - Digital accessibility and missed opportunities in the travel industry
By PhocusWire | July 24, 2014
Are you turning away business because your website isn’t accessible? Many travel businesses are doing... Read More
SITA adds smartwatch boarding capability to airline armoury
News / Technology
SITA adds smartwatch boarding capability to airline armoury
By Linda Fox | July 24, 2014
SITA is enabling airlines to offer boarding via smartwatch using an API developed within its SITA Lab... Read More
Foursquare aims to become Mayor of Social Travel Recommendations
News / Technology
Foursquare aims to become Mayor of Social Travel Recommendations
By Sean O'Neil | July 23, 2014
In the next few weeks, Foursquare will relaunch its app with new functionality that will directly... Read More
Passengers willing to endure security twice for good inflight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Passengers willing to endure security twice for good inflight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2014
Wifi on flights is becoming a bit like air it seems as two-thirds of US passengers say it influences... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Preparing your travel business to meet traveller trends in 2020
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WEBINAR VIDEO - Preparing your travel business to meet traveller trends in 2020
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2014
The travel customer continues to become more demanding, more educated and more tech savvy. As a... Read More
Get with the (digital) program - a strategy for next generation destination marketing
News / Technology
Get with the (digital) program - a strategy for next generation destination marketing
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2014
Some great marketing campaigns have come out of tourist boards and destination marketing organisations... Read More
Japan Airlines bids to improve ground experience via iBeacon trial
News / Technology
Japan Airlines bids to improve ground experience via iBeacon trial
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2014
Japan Airlines is the latest to join the Beacon fray with the start of a one-month trial at Haneda... Read More
Startup pitch: SavvyMob last-minute hotel booking on mobiles to India
News / Technology
Startup pitch: SavvyMob last-minute hotel booking on mobiles to India
By Karthick Prabu | July 22, 2014
Here comes the start of last-minute mobile hotel bookings in India, a trend which SavvyMob hopes... Read More
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