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.

Asians desperate to stay connected on trips, western travellers far less so
News / Technology
Asians desperate to stay connected on trips, western travellers far less so
By Karthick Prabu | August 13, 2014
The top six countries in a poll showing not everyone appreciates work-life balance when travelling are... Read More
RelayRides raises another $10 million (after $25 million investment two months ago)
News / Technology
RelayRides raises another $10 million (after $25 million investment two months ago)
By Karthick Prabu | August 13, 2014
Peer-to-peer car rental company, RelayRides has raised additional $10 million, in a Series B round led... Read More
Ten-point checklist to build and market mobile apps [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Ten-point checklist to build and market mobile apps [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | August 12, 2014
The market is increasingly moving towards a mobile-first approach (in some cases, mobile-only) with... Read More
Wotif Group reports substantial traffic and bookings from mobile channels
News / Technology
Wotif Group reports substantial traffic and bookings from mobile channels
By Karthick Prabu | August 12, 2014
Mobile continues to play a significant role at Wotif Group with 44% of total traffic to its... Read More
Multi-device in action - two-thirds of Hong Kong travellers use three devices to book flights
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Multi-device in action - two-thirds of Hong Kong travellers use three devices to book flights
By Karthick Prabu | August 11, 2014
Have your cross-platform strategy sorted yet? Another pointer you should, with 65% of users in Hong... Read More
eLong finds almost half of room nights now booked on a mobile
News / Technology
eLong finds almost half of room nights now booked on a mobile
By Karthick Prabu | August 11, 2014
Expedia-backed Chinese OTA eLong is seeing 45% of room nights are being booked via mobile channels.... Read More
Not just for the workers - hotel gives guests a pair of Google Glass specs
News / Technology
Not just for the workers - hotel gives guests a pair of Google Glass specs
By Karthick Prabu | August 8, 2014
Lots of talk of travel brands arming their staff with Google Glass to help with services - but what... Read More
Thoughts on BYOD from a mobile industry stakeholder
News / Technology
Thoughts on BYOD from a mobile industry stakeholder
By Nick Vivion | August 7, 2014
Mobile network Sprint has dropped its hat into the long-running BYOD conversation with an on-topic... Read More
Seven critical elements for a successful hotel website (which often get forgotten)
News / Technology
Seven critical elements for a successful hotel website (which often get forgotten)
By Viewpoints | August 7, 2014
Hotels have priorities when it comes to maintaining their websites - but there are many, less obvious... Read More
Now we spend more time using technology than sleeping
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Now we spend more time using technology than sleeping
By PhocusWire | August 7, 2014
SYSTEMS: Should such research which outlines how long we spend using our laptops and mobiles surprise... Read More
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