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.

Why that Look Up viral clip is sentimental nonsense
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Why that Look Up viral clip is sentimental nonsense
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2014
SOCIAL: Forgetting the irony that an Ordinary Person has used YouTube to tell gazillions of people... Read More
Tracking expenses since the Stone Age [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Tracking expenses since the Stone Age [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2014
It seems we have been counting our beans since the Stone Age but as this cute infographic highlights,... Read More
Travelport: will sell Orbitz stake if price is right
News / Technology
Travelport: will sell Orbitz stake if price is right
By Kevin May | May 9, 2014
Travelport says it would consider selling its share of online travel agency Orbitz as it looks to tidy... Read More
Travellers mobile engagement at Indian airports [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Travellers mobile engagement at Indian airports [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | May 9, 2014
Indian "professionals" spend more than two hours (per month) browsing on their mobiles at Indian... Read More
Concur: the perfect trip is a bit like the Apple ecosystem
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Concur: the perfect trip is a bit like the Apple ecosystem
By Nick Vivion | May 8, 2014
Concur CEO Steve Singh sees much of the platform work amidst the backdrop of the 18-month old... Read More
Everything you need to know about iBeacon and the travel industry
News / Technology
Everything you need to know about iBeacon and the travel industry
By Glenn Gruber | May 8, 2014
Personalization. Merchandising. Loyalty. Omni-Channel. Social. But what about iBeacon? These are some... Read More
Ctrip accommodation bookings see mobile overtake desktop for first time
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Ctrip accommodation bookings see mobile overtake desktop for first time
By Karthick Prabu | May 8, 2014
Ctrip, the Chinese online travel agency, has reported a net revenue of $254 million for the first... Read More
Wake up everyone - TripAdvisor lives up to its name, focuses on entire trip
News / Technology
Wake up everyone - TripAdvisor lives up to its name, focuses on entire trip
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2014
Announcements have come thick and fast from TripAdvisor in the past week, right up to its earnings... Read More
Google Maps gets massive refresh, adds Uber as transport option
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Google Maps gets massive refresh, adds Uber as transport option
By Karthick Prabu | May 7, 2014
Google's continued creep into travel services continues with its Map product for Android and... Read More
Concur's Fusion event kicks off with TripLink and IBM announcements
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Concur's Fusion event kicks off with TripLink and IBM announcements
By Nick Vivion | May 6, 2014
Concur's annual customer event Fusion is going on this week in New Orleans. In addition to the table8... Read More
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