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.

More hotels adopt Intelity's white-label apps
News / Technology
More hotels adopt Intelity's white-label apps
By Sean O'Neil | July 21, 2014
In the past month, hotel apps have been in the spotlight. Technology firm CheckMate touted its... Read More
Complexity and openness - why big IT vendors are missing from travel technology
News / Technology
Complexity and openness - why big IT vendors are missing from travel technology
By Viewpoints | July 21, 2014
Consumers have always shopped around for the best deal on travel and vacations. The Internet simply... Read More
More hotels offer loyalty points for posting photos on social media
News / Technology
More hotels offer loyalty points for posting photos on social media
By Nick Vivion | July 16, 2014
Hotels are eager to garner organic social media attention from guests, as this is one of the most... Read More
Startup pitch: Hostel Rocket wants booking hostels to be seamless via any device
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Startup pitch: Hostel Rocket wants booking hostels to be seamless via any device
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2014
Having used, owned and run hostels, Hostel Rocket husband and wife team decided to try and address the... Read More
What is behind the trend by brands to split mobile apps
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What is behind the trend by brands to split mobile apps
By PhocusWire | July 16, 2014
DEVICES: The evolution of mobile travel has seen a variety of strategies emerge - from evaluating... Read More
Online messaging service QQ targets attraction bookings in China
News / Technology
Online messaging service QQ targets attraction bookings in China
By Karthick Prabu | July 16, 2014
The latest addition to China's instant messaging app QQ is the ability to book activities in the... Read More
Groupon splits with Expedia, launches Getaway Tonight [UPDATED]
News / Technology
Groupon splits with Expedia, launches Getaway Tonight [UPDATED]
By Nick Vivion | July 11, 2014
UPDATE: Groupon has reached out to clarify that the Expedia partnership continues as a supply partner... Read More
Olacabs raises $42 million, allocates over a third to buy cars for drivers
News / Technology
Olacabs raises $42 million, allocates over a third to buy cars for drivers
By Karthick Prabu | July 11, 2014
Taxi aggregator Olacabs has raised a $42 million Series C investment from Hong Kong-based hedge fund... Read More
Marriott and EasyJet each try tracing travelers' whereabouts, via iBeacon
News / Technology
Marriott and EasyJet each try tracing travelers' whereabouts, via iBeacon
By Sean O'Neil | July 10, 2014
In unrelated experiments, hotel giant Marriott International, low-cost airline EasyJet, and selected... Read More
HotelQuickly raises $4.5 million, bids to strengthen same-day booking in Asia-Pacific
News / Technology
HotelQuickly raises $4.5 million, bids to strengthen same-day booking in Asia-Pacific
By Karthick Prabu | July 9, 2014
Last-minute hotel booking player HotelQuickly has raised a $4.5 million Series A-1 round led by GREE,... Read More
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