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.

Booking on mobile? Of course, say more than a third of Americans under 34
News / Technology
Booking on mobile? Of course, say more than a third of Americans under 34
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
The tsunami of mobile bookings has been heading for the digital shore for several years now, with some... Read More
GoCanada catalyzes Calgary with a sexy social take on patriotic pride
News / Technology
GoCanada catalyzes Calgary with a sexy social take on patriotic pride
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
The Calgary Hotel Association is tapping into the Olympic spirit with a custom website aimed at... Read More
GuestDriven lands $3 million fund to push mobile tools to hotels
News / Technology
GuestDriven lands $3 million fund to push mobile tools to hotels
By Kevin May | February 18, 2014
More money flowing into B2B travel startups with news that mobile "engagement platform" GuestDriven... Read More
WebInTravel Middle East 2014 - Dubai
Webinars / Technology
WebInTravel Middle East 2014 - Dubai
By PhocusWire | February 17, 2014
Asia-Pacific's premier online travel event heads west... WebinTravel will be in the United Arab... Read More
Airbus study points to demands for inflight connectivity, wearable tech
News / Technology
Airbus study points to demands for inflight connectivity, wearable tech
By Karthick Prabu | February 17, 2014
With privacy, in-flight productivity and trip research of growing importance among travellers, the... Read More
Digital habits: Nielsen profiles the US consumer in latest report
News / Technology
Digital habits: Nielsen profiles the US consumer in latest report
By Nick Vivion | February 14, 2014
The constant-flux nature of the digital landscape means that brands must rapidly adapt their marketing... Read More
Virgin America and Gogo partner with app for in-flight networking - and a dream pitch
News / Technology
Virgin America and Gogo partner with app for in-flight networking - and a dream pitch
By Nick Vivion | February 14, 2014
Virgin America and Gogo Inflight WiFi have partnered with mobile business networking app Here on Biz... Read More
ITB Berlin 2014 - Tnooz panel sessions and more
Webinars / Technology
ITB Berlin 2014 - Tnooz panel sessions and more
By PhocusWire | February 14, 2014
Tnooz returns to Berlin for a fourth year, with a two-hour session at e-TravelWorld. "Exploring... Read More
Startup pitch: PoolCircle aims to be at centre of peer-to-peer services
News / Technology
Startup pitch: PoolCircle aims to be at centre of peer-to-peer services
By Karthick Prabu | February 14, 2014
There are countless individual providers of peer-to-peer services in the accommodation, connecting... Read More
Big shoes to fill - new Kayak tech boss on flights, mobile, Europe and more
News / Technology
Big shoes to fill - new Kayak tech boss on flights, mobile, Europe and more
By Nick Vivion | February 13, 2014
Late last year, Kayak co-founder and CTO Paul English stepped down to pursue another venture. The news... Read More
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