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.

Startup pitch: Fandeavor endeavors to be the Zappos of live event package travel
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Startup pitch: Fandeavor endeavors to be the Zappos of live event package travel
By Nick Vivion | April 21, 2014
Live events are lucrative: one study suggest that the industry will grow to $23.7 billion, and another... Read More
Last-minute hotel booking service IN2NITE raises $2.8 million
News / Technology
Last-minute hotel booking service IN2NITE raises $2.8 million
By Karthick Prabu | April 21, 2014
Singapore-based same day and mobile-based hotel booking service IN2NITE has raised $2.8 million... Read More
Forget travel agents, can you let APIs plan your next trip
News / Technology
Forget travel agents, can you let APIs plan your next trip
By Viewpoints | April 21, 2014
We all know that the prospect of booking travel can be a harried and disjointed experience. A... Read More
China travel and expense management service Baoku raises $10 million
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China travel and expense management service Baoku raises $10 million
By Karthick Prabu | April 21, 2014
Baoku, a SaaS-led corporate travel and expense management solutions provider in China, has raised... Read More
Citymapper raises $10m to help people navigate cities
News / Technology
Citymapper raises $10m to help people navigate cities
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2014
Urban transport application Citymapper has confirmed Series A funding of $10 million led by Balderton... Read More
Instant messaging flies into travel - WeChat adds flight booking service
News / Technology
Instant messaging flies into travel - WeChat adds flight booking service
By Karthick Prabu | April 17, 2014
WeChat, the mobile-based messaging service, has added the ability to make flight reservations to its... Read More
Ad watch: Where ad dollars are going and consumer sentiment related to local search
News / Technology
Ad watch: Where ad dollars are going and consumer sentiment related to local search
By Nick Vivion | April 16, 2014
Marketers: here's a bit of data that pegs consumer sentiment and marketing spend as we head into the... Read More
Mapquest beefs up data with various partnerships that improve utility of maps
News / Technology
Mapquest beefs up data with various partnerships that improve utility of maps
By Nick Vivion | April 16, 2014
The original mappers at Mapquest have continued iterating the map product, eyeing a return to... Read More
Activity concierge Sosh reduces friction with OpenTable integration
News / Technology
Activity concierge Sosh reduces friction with OpenTable integration
By Nick Vivion | April 15, 2014
Sosh, the human-powered city concierge app that curates activities and events, has integrated with... Read More
To encourage planned spontaneity, HotelTonight adds citywide rate forecasts
News / Technology
To encourage planned spontaneity, HotelTonight adds citywide rate forecasts
By Sean O'Neil | April 15, 2014
HotelTonight, the San Francisco mobile booking startup, is encouraging its users to procrastinate with... Read More
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