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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.

Qunar CEO speaks about automation, new features, Chinese challenges and more
News / Technology
Qunar CEO speaks about automation, new features, Chinese challenges and more
By Karthick Prabu | April 9, 2014
A big rumor doing the rounds in recent days is a possible merger of the China's top two travel sites... Read More
New advertising technology drops targetable units into in-flight browsing
News / Technology
New advertising technology drops targetable units into in-flight browsing
By Nick Vivion | April 9, 2014
Advertising technology is rapidly evolving to include in-flight internet sessions, thus allowing... Read More
Hug this bot: Internet of Caring coming to a hotel near you?
News / Technology
Hug this bot: Internet of Caring coming to a hotel near you?
By Nick Vivion | April 8, 2014
While the Internet of Things continues to heat up both imaginations and balance sheets - to the tune... Read More
Taxi hailing service GrabTaxi raises eight-digit Series A funding
News / Technology
Taxi hailing service GrabTaxi raises eight-digit Series A funding
By Karthick Prabu | April 7, 2014
Southeast Asia-focused on demand taxi hailing service GrabTaxi has raised Series A investment led by... Read More
Startup pitch: Kamino brings hikes and urban walks to smartphones
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Kamino brings hikes and urban walks to smartphones
By Nick Vivion | April 7, 2014
An emerging travel startup called Kamino is opening up a refreshing take on the activity front: a... Read More
Marketing contradictions: Youth enjoy tech, but hate feeling enslaved by devices
News / Technology
Marketing contradictions: Youth enjoy tech, but hate feeling enslaved by devices
By Nick Vivion | April 4, 2014
Ah, youth: An eternal well-spring of energy, enthusiasm - and contradictions. The latest "YouthTech"... Read More
Travel without traveling: Virtual reality is officially the hottest trend of 2014
News / Technology
Travel without traveling: Virtual reality is officially the hottest trend of 2014
By Nick Vivion | April 3, 2014
Hot on the heels of Facebook's acquisition of virtual reality handset maker Occulus, a new VR startup... Read More
Ancilliary Merchandising Conference 2014 - Barcelona
Webinars / Technology
Ancilliary Merchandising Conference 2014 - Barcelona
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2014
Two-day conference to debate latest in airline merchandising. Tnooz will be reporting from Barcelona... Read More
NDC Symposium 2014 - Barcelona
Webinars / Technology
NDC Symposium 2014 - Barcelona
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2014
Half-day conference debating all things NDC. Tnooz will be reporting from Barcelona during the event,... Read More
CAPA Summit 2014 - Dublin
Webinars / Technology
CAPA Summit 2014 - Dublin
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2014
Latest meeting of global airline players. Tnooz will be reporting from Dublin during the CAPA event,... Read More
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