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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.

Indian travellers are mobile and social, ignore at your peril [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Indian travellers are mobile and social, ignore at your peril [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2014
Here's a neat infographic drawing data on the outbound India market from sources including... Read More
KDS joins more dots in the corporate travel journey
News / Technology
KDS joins more dots in the corporate travel journey
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2014
A year on from launching its Neo door-to-door service, it seems KDS has slotted another piece of the... Read More
15below helps airlines help travelers during disruptions like the Polar Vortex
News / Technology
15below helps airlines help travelers during disruptions like the Polar Vortex
By Sean O'Neil | January 29, 2014
The US polar vortex has been the latest example of unusual events disrupting travel for thousands of... Read More
Tencent invests in China map service Linktech Navi
News / Technology
Tencent invests in China map service Linktech Navi
By Karthick Prabu | January 29, 2014
Tencent, the Chinese web giant and also the world's fourth largest internet company, has invested in... Read More
Airlines are mobile but responsive design is not on the radar [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Airlines are mobile but responsive design is not on the radar [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2014
The majority of the world's top 50 airlines (76%) have a dedicated mobile website but none are using... Read More
Mobile tipped to account for fifth of online travel bookings by 2015
News / Technology
Mobile tipped to account for fifth of online travel bookings by 2015
By Kevin May | January 28, 2014
One in five of all travel bookings made online in Europe within a year will be made via a mobile... Read More
Baidu leverages Big Data to visualize Chinese New Year travel patterns
News / Technology
Baidu leverages Big Data to visualize Chinese New Year travel patterns
By Karthick Prabu | January 27, 2014
Chinese search engine Baidu has launched a visual map which shows the pattern of people travelling... Read More
China activity booking service Yikuaiqu raises $3 million
News / Technology
China activity booking service Yikuaiqu raises $3 million
By Karthick Prabu | January 27, 2014
Yikuaiqu, a scenic attraction booking service in China, has secured $3 million in Series A funding led... Read More
Google take on affluent travellers: trip planning, videos and multi-screen
News / Technology
Google take on affluent travellers: trip planning, videos and multi-screen
By Karthick Prabu | January 27, 2014
Affluent travellers rely on digital for travel inspiration and booking, are increasingly viewing... Read More
Discrimination in P2P marketplaces: Do whites really make more money than blacks?
News / Technology
Discrimination in P2P marketplaces: Do whites really make more money than blacks?
By Nick Vivion | January 23, 2014
The Internet has been abuzz with a recently released study from the Harvard Business School that found... Read More
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