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.

Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
News / Technology
Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014
The Expedia brand has teased a new tablet app for Android and iOS, revealing a strategic move towards... Read More
Most over-hyped trend in tech? The Internet of Things
News / Technology
Most over-hyped trend in tech? The Internet of Things
By PhocusWire | August 15, 2014
SYSTEMS: Perish the thought that a technology is being over-played by its backers and its champions in... Read More
THack SFO 2014 - San Francisco
Webinars / Technology
THack SFO 2014 - San Francisco
By Kevin May | August 15, 2014
THack is back. At San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ... in Terminal 2 ... a 24-hour travel... Read More
From novelty to ultilty: Aloft's robobutler rolls into Silicon Valley
News / Technology
From novelty to ultilty: Aloft's robobutler rolls into Silicon Valley
By Nick Vivion | August 13, 2014
The robot butler is here, and its more than just a novelty - at least that's what Starwood's Aloft is... Read More
Ibiza hotel updates guest bracelet with integrated PayPal payments
News / Technology
Ibiza hotel updates guest bracelet with integrated PayPal payments
By Nick Vivion | August 13, 2014
The Palladium Hotel Group, behind iconic Ibiza hotel brands like Ushuaïa and Hard Rock, has once again... Read More
See, you can make six-second Vine clips work
News / Technology
See, you can make six-second Vine clips work
By PhocusWire | August 13, 2014
SOCIAL: Rejoice! Finally a use for Vine beyond the quirky cat accidents or children falling over (we... Read More
Hello, online travel industry - are you considering these five questions?
News / Technology
Hello, online travel industry - are you considering these five questions?
By Pamela Whitby | August 13, 2014
Do you know what your competition is doing? If not, now is perhaps the time to find out. It’s the time... Read More
World Low Cost Airlines Congress 2014 - London
Webinars / Technology
World Low Cost Airlines Congress 2014 - London
By PhocusWire | August 13, 2014
2,000 people gather to discuss the key issues facing the industry. The exhibition and co-located... Read More
PhoCusWright Conference 2014 - Los Angeles
Webinars / Technology
PhoCusWright Conference 2014 - Los Angeles
By Kevin May | August 13, 2014
Over 1,500 of the travel industry’s most influential leaders from around the world attend The... Read More
WIT Conference 2014 - Singapore
Webinars / Technology
WIT Conference 2014 - Singapore
By PhocusWire | August 13, 2014
This year's WIT theme, Little Big 10 encourages you to walk away with one BIG idea that everything's... Read More
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