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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.

New accessibility rules coming to airline websites. Are you ready?
News / Technology
New accessibility rules coming to airline websites. Are you ready?
By Viewpoints | June 26, 2014
Imagine for a minute that you decide to take a vacation. You’re thinking Hawaii, Tahiti or the Alps.... Read More
SONIFI seeks to shake LodgeNet nightmare with new products and innovation lab
News / Technology
SONIFI seeks to shake LodgeNet nightmare with new products and innovation lab
By Nick Vivion | June 25, 2014
LodgeNet wisely announced a wholesale rebrand last year at HITEC, shedding the skin of a former life... Read More
HotelTonight claims industry first with mobile check-in and key-less entry
News / Technology
HotelTonight claims industry first with mobile check-in and key-less entry
By Kevin May | June 25, 2014
Bragging rights it seems to HotelTonight with an update to its mobile app to include mobile check-in... Read More
TravelByDrone needs no explanation - view the world from user generated drone videos
News / Technology
TravelByDrone needs no explanation - view the world from user generated drone videos
By Kevin May | June 25, 2014
Going back a few years there were countless travel sites that fed in content to Google Maps from third... Read More
Chinese online travel agents get ten times more reviews than actual review sites
News / Technology
Chinese online travel agents get ten times more reviews than actual review sites
By Karthick Prabu | June 24, 2014
Perhaps a surprise - user review giant TripAdvisor's Chinese brand DaoDao has fewer hotel reviews than... Read More
TripAdvisor to let independent hotels get instant bookings via mobile
News / Technology
TripAdvisor to let independent hotels get instant bookings via mobile
By Sean O'Neil | June 23, 2014
At some point between September and December, independent hotels will gain the ability to have... Read More
Flyover City Tours on iPhone create a drone-like destination guide
News / Technology
Flyover City Tours on iPhone create a drone-like destination guide
By Kevin May | June 23, 2014
Apple is testing all sorts of new features for the latest iteration of its operating system for iPhone... Read More
Open vs Closed Web in mobile travel - two sides of the same coin
News / Technology
Open vs Closed Web in mobile travel - two sides of the same coin
By Viewpoints | June 23, 2014
Since the release of the first iPhone and Appstore in 2008, there has been an ongoing debate about the... Read More
Automation in travel and expense management is catching up in India
News / Technology
Automation in travel and expense management is catching up in India
By Karthick Prabu | June 23, 2014
Large Indian corporates see mobility, visibility and control as a challenge when it comes to managing... Read More
THack China 2014 - Hangzhou
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THack China 2014 - Hangzhou
By PhocusWire | June 22, 2014
Tnooz brings its THack roadshow to China for the first time. Co-hosted with TravelDaily, THack China... Read More
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