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.

Millennials actually more interested in luxury hotel services than Boomers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Millennials actually more interested in luxury hotel services than Boomers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | June 12, 2014
A new infographic from Chase suggests a perspective shift when it comes to how Millennials consume... Read More
The impact of mobile on hotel in-market service
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The impact of mobile on hotel in-market service
By Viewpoints | June 12, 2014
Consumers have all the hotels in the world at their fingertips, but how do they weed their way through... Read More
Asian travellers lead in mobile travel search and bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Asian travellers lead in mobile travel search and bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | June 12, 2014
Asian travellers are leading the field when it comes to mobile travel bookings and searches performed,... Read More
Travelport buys hospitality distribution system Hotelzon
News / Technology
Travelport buys hospitality distribution system Hotelzon
By Kevin May | June 11, 2014
Travelport, in a bid to boost its presence in areas "Beyond Air", has bought UK-based hotel... Read More
Instant booking for hotels rolled out within TripAdvisor app and website
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Instant booking for hotels rolled out within TripAdvisor app and website
By Nick Vivion | June 11, 2014
TripAdvisor has rolled out instant booking for hotels on its mobile app and website. Rather than... Read More
Lack of engagement causing missed revenue opportunities for OTAs and metasearch companies
News / Technology
Lack of engagement causing missed revenue opportunities for OTAs and metasearch companies
By Nick Vivion | June 10, 2014
OTAs and metasearch companies are leaving money on the table by not considering the day-of-travel... Read More
Heavily-backed Top10 unveils app, reckons big hotel players missing the UEX nail
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Heavily-backed Top10 unveils app, reckons big hotel players missing the UEX nail
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2014
Hot on the heels of receiving $8 million in a Series B round, hotel comparison service Top10 is... Read More
Startup pitch: PinMeTo wants to show businesses the importance of location data
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Startup pitch: PinMeTo wants to show businesses the importance of location data
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2014
In the quest for a way for businesses to improve the management and use of location data, PinMeTo was... Read More
Dots to a connected world - collaboration, more collaboration (and data concerns)
News / Technology
Dots to a connected world - collaboration, more collaboration (and data concerns)
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2014
A couple of years ago the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group got together to come up... Read More
Out of 151 countries, which WiFi hotspots have the fastest WiFi?
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Out of 151 countries, which WiFi hotspots have the fastest WiFi?
By Nick Vivion | June 9, 2014
WiFi testing app Rotten WiFi has seen results from 151 countries over 60 days, showing which internet... Read More
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