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.

VeryLastRoom raises $2.1 million in bid to capture $28 billion last-minute market
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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
Mobile travel guide publisher Ulmon takes on financing to fuel further growth
News / Technology
Mobile travel guide publisher Ulmon takes on financing to fuel further growth
By Nick Vivion | March 11, 2014
Travel app publisher Ulmon - which Tnooz called "Europe's largest mobile travel startup you've never... Read More
MakeMyTrip reveals share sale plan to fund future acquisitions
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MakeMyTrip reveals share sale plan to fund future acquisitions
By Karthick Prabu | March 11, 2014
Indian online travel agent MakeMyTrip along with certain shareholders of the company plan to offer and... Read More
iBeacons and airports: Results from a real-world test
News / Technology
iBeacons and airports: Results from a real-world test
By Nick Vivion | March 11, 2014
iBeacons have been a much buzzed about new technology, using low-energy Bluetooth to deliver much more... Read More
Welcome to the battle for disruptive models and technology in hotels
News / Technology
Welcome to the battle for disruptive models and technology in hotels
By Viewpoints | March 10, 2014
The global hotel industry is sitting at a crossroads of three dimensions that will unquestionably... Read More
Car rental service Drive.sg raises almost $800,000, plots Asia expansion
News / Technology
Car rental service Drive.sg raises almost $800,000, plots Asia expansion
By Karthick Prabu | March 10, 2014
Singapore-based online car rental markeplace Drive.sg has raised $790,000 (SGD 1 million) in a Series... Read More
Not at SXSW? Bite into these tech-focused presentations instead
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Not at SXSW? Bite into these tech-focused presentations instead
By Nick Vivion | March 7, 2014
The annual over-stimulation of SXSW is a ritual for many in the startup and technology worlds, and... Read More
Not so fast: Here's more on airline responsiveness via Twitter
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Not so fast: Here's more on airline responsiveness via Twitter
By Nick Vivion | March 7, 2014
A new analysis on airline responsiveness on Twitter by the team at Conversocial shows the top... Read More
Today's kids, tomorrow's travellers and what they are doing online
News / Technology
Today's kids, tomorrow's travellers and what they are doing online
By Linda Fox | March 7, 2014
For some insight on how travel companies might shape products and services for up and coming... Read More
Startup pitch: Guiddoo wants to enrich travel with mobile audio visual guides
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Startup pitch: Guiddoo wants to enrich travel with mobile audio visual guides
By Karthick Prabu | March 6, 2014
With mobile offering an on-the-go experience and travellers increasingly becoming dependent on devices... Read More
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