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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.

Mobile still slow... but will dominate airline personalisation by 2017
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Mobile still slow... but will dominate airline personalisation by 2017
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2014
Mobile is not yet performing as expected for the majority of airlines with check-ins via devices about... Read More
Online tour guide service MyRealTrip secures $1 million capital uptick
News / Technology
Online tour guide service MyRealTrip secures $1 million capital uptick
By Karthick Prabu | June 19, 2014
MyRealTrip hopes to boost its platform to connect Koreans with destination experts and guides by... Read More
Garmin goes after Google Maps with twist on turn-by-turn directions
News / Technology
Garmin goes after Google Maps with twist on turn-by-turn directions
By Nick Vivion | June 19, 2014
Garmin, which has long been done for its in-vehicle navigation systems, has released a new mobile app... Read More
Global Video Index shows growing imperative to deliver on digital video
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Global Video Index shows growing imperative to deliver on digital video
By Nick Vivion | June 19, 2014
Video revenue specialist Ooyala has released the first quarter's video trends in its Global Video... Read More
Hot heads the only downside of Google Glass for Copenhagen Airport
News / Technology
Hot heads the only downside of Google Glass for Copenhagen Airport
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2014
Hot on the heels of its Google Glass trial with Virgin Atlantic, SITA has unveiled a second pilot... Read More
Is iBeacon the cure for airport madness?
News / Technology
Is iBeacon the cure for airport madness?
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2014
SITA is working to deploy beacon technology at 10 airports in the next 12 months. Its largest... Read More
Top travel technology trends so far in 2014 – and how to implement them
News / Technology
Top travel technology trends so far in 2014 – and how to implement them
By Viewpoints | June 17, 2014
Travel companies today have incredible resources at hand, perhaps more than at any other time in the... Read More
Travel bookings via mobile and tablet eating into desktop share in India
News / Technology
Travel bookings via mobile and tablet eating into desktop share in India
By Karthick Prabu | June 16, 2014
India, the country with the world's second largest population and fastest growing smartphone userbase,... Read More
A restaurateur perspective on Priceline buying OpenTable
News / Technology
A restaurateur perspective on Priceline buying OpenTable
By Nick Vivion | June 13, 2014
Restaurants are grueling businesses, and as any industry insider, operator or investor knows: the real... Read More
Mobile and social gaining, data security already an issue in corporate travel
News / Technology
Mobile and social gaining, data security already an issue in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2014
Some interesting nuggets in the latest corporate travel study from Airplus International with "new... Read More
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