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.

Meetings and events attendees say meh to social media
News / Technology
Meetings and events attendees say meh to social media
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2014
American Express Meetings & Events has run some research on the gaps between how planners feel about... Read More
Marriott wifi pressure eases, hotel IT gets complicated
News / Technology
Marriott wifi pressure eases, hotel IT gets complicated
By Martin Cowen | October 8, 2014
Better news for Marriott's wifi credentials today as a study shows that its properties in Australia... Read More
Wearables primed for the mainstream with emerging travel apps
News / Technology
Wearables primed for the mainstream with emerging travel apps
By Nick Vivion | October 7, 2014
This weekend's THack at SFO airport was a teaser of things to come in the wearables market. Two of the... Read More
Compelling travel concepts fly into THack SFO
News / Technology
Compelling travel concepts fly into THack SFO
By Nick Vivion | October 6, 2014
The latest edition of our ongoing THack series landed at San Francisco's International Airport this... Read More
As screen sizes increase, mobile becomes the first stop for business travelers seeking certainty
News / Technology
As screen sizes increase, mobile becomes the first stop for business travelers seeking certainty
By Nick Vivion | October 2, 2014
With the rollout of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the Apple ecosystem now matches most Android phones as... Read More
One click travel by 2020 via devices not even invented
News / Technology
One click travel by 2020 via devices not even invented
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2014
The year 2020 doesn't seem that far away so findings in a Switchfly study on future travel trends make... Read More
THack Bangalore 2014
Webinars / Technology
THack Bangalore 2014
By PhocusWire | October 1, 2014
THack is returning to Bangalore... Get ready to code away for the chance to win your share of... Read More
Marketing watch: Marriott's Teleporters entertain and inspire newlyweds with virtual reality
News / Technology
Marketing watch: Marriott's Teleporters entertain and inspire newlyweds with virtual reality
By Nick Vivion | October 1, 2014
Without a doubt, the emergence of virtual reality has been the hottest travel trend of 2014 - and yes,... Read More
Dear 2015, seven wishes for the coming year from hotels
News / Technology
Dear 2015, seven wishes for the coming year from hotels
By Pamela Whitby | October 1, 2014
If you work in hospitality you will know that in this fragmented, complicated business things are... Read More
LastRoom's pivot: 5 travel startup truths learned the hard way
News / Technology
LastRoom's pivot: 5 travel startup truths learned the hard way
By Viewpoints | September 30, 2014
Mexico City-based LastRoom.com recently pivoted from courting leisure travelers as the "Latin American... Read More
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