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.

History of travel - an animated view of the story so far [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
History of travel - an animated view of the story so far [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | March 28, 2014
Running for some 150 years, modern-day tourism has evolved from quaint package holidays via Thomas... Read More
Startup pitch: Bon Voyaging offers tool for curating and collecting trips
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Bon Voyaging offers tool for curating and collecting trips
By Nick Vivion | March 27, 2014
A new startup, Bon Voyaging, is walking the well-worn trail of custom trip curation, with an online... Read More
PhoCusWright Europe 2014 Dublin - TIS and more
Webinars / Technology
PhoCusWright Europe 2014 Dublin - TIS and more
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2014
Tnooz will be heading to the Irish capital to report on and participate in the PhoCusWright Europe... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Simplifying acceptance of virtual credit cards for travel sellers
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO: Simplifying acceptance of virtual credit cards for travel sellers
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2014
Do you manage financial operations at a hotel, OTA, airline or any other e-commerce site that sells... Read More
Orbitz overhauls Business app, B Hotels creates Monscierge, and more
News / Technology
Orbitz overhauls Business app, B Hotels creates Monscierge, and more
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Social media thriving among travel agents - but is there a clear return on investment?
News / Technology
Social media thriving among travel agents - but is there a clear return on investment?
By Nick Vivion | March 26, 2014
ASTA has compiled its latest brief on the usage of technology by travel agents, showing that social... Read More
HotelQuickly talks market expansion, bookings and user retention
News / Technology
HotelQuickly talks market expansion, bookings and user retention
By Karthick Prabu | March 26, 2014
As HotelQuickly steps into its second year, the last minute mobile-only booking service talks about... Read More
What travel professionals can learn from retail on engaging consumers
News / Technology
What travel professionals can learn from retail on engaging consumers
By Nick Vivion | March 25, 2014
The website optimizers at Qubit have drilled down into the differences between retail and travel to... Read More
Google Glass - the Virgin view, but what's the bigger picture?
News / Technology
Google Glass - the Virgin view, but what's the bigger picture?
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2014
Recent events have not exactly painted a rosy future for Google Glass with one woman attacked in a bar... Read More
Where is Google heading next? [VIDEO]
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Where is Google heading next? [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | March 25, 2014
Electric cars, balloon-housed wifi networks, future of search and people being always connected -... Read More
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