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.

VisitEurope app shows fruits of Amadeus partnership
News / Technology
VisitEurope app shows fruits of Amadeus partnership
By Nick Vivion | March 17, 2014
Amadeus recently partnered with VisitEurope to move forward on its vision for Destination Europe 2020,... Read More
Iberia plans passenger experience improvements via NFC
News / Technology
Iberia plans passenger experience improvements via NFC
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2014
Spanish airline Iberia is working with Samsung on NFC (Near Field Communication) initiatives to... Read More
In-stream social ads evolve: Twitter promotes accounts and Facebook does video
News / Technology
In-stream social ads evolve: Twitter promotes accounts and Facebook does video
By Nick Vivion | March 14, 2014
This week saw two significant evolutions on the social advertising front: Twitter's Promoted Accounts... Read More
Enter the dragon: China online travel soars, $75 billion market by 2017
News / Technology
Enter the dragon: China online travel soars, $75 billion market by 2017
By Karthick Prabu | March 14, 2014
China's online travel industry is estimated to grow in double digits year-on-year with online travel... Read More
Bring Your Own Device - United Airlines next to stream content to passengers
News / Technology
Bring Your Own Device - United Airlines next to stream content to passengers
By Karthick Prabu | March 13, 2014
Effective this April, passengers on United Airlines will be able to access the airline's inflight... Read More
On digital marketing and becoming a cross-channel marketing mastermind
News / Technology
On digital marketing and becoming a cross-channel marketing mastermind
By Nick Vivion | March 13, 2014
Experian Marketing Services has released the 2014 version of its Digital Marketer Report, with the... Read More
Startup pitch: Trekkel strives for travel planning simplicity
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Trekkel strives for travel planning simplicity
By Nick Vivion | March 12, 2014
Trekkel is a new travel startup iterating on the travel planning process through curation,... Read More
Soundtrack to a trip as Spotify teams up with British Airways
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Soundtrack to a trip as Spotify teams up with British Airways
By Karthick Prabu | March 12, 2014
British Airways and music streaming service Spotify have launched an initiative to allow passengers to... Read More
Mobile browsing of travel sites continues to gain ground
News / Technology
Mobile browsing of travel sites continues to gain ground
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2014
Web browsing of travel sites via mobile has seen a climb of more than 40% in the past year according... Read More
VeryLastRoom raises $2.1 million in bid to capture $28 billion last-minute market
News / Technology
VeryLastRoom raises $2.1 million in bid to capture $28 billion last-minute market
By Karthick Prabu | March 12, 2014
Last minute mobile-based hotel booking service VeryLastRoom has raised $2.1 million funding led by... Read More
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