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.

A day in the life of mobile travel data [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
A day in the life of mobile travel data [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | January 10, 2014
The always connected traveller - a concept we've been going on about for a few years now to illustrate... Read More
Travel Seeker app takes advantage of LeapMotion's emerging hand gesture interface
News / Technology
Travel Seeker app takes advantage of LeapMotion's emerging hand gesture interface
By Nick Vivion | January 9, 2014
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From social media, meta and monitoring - hotel distribution in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
From social media, meta and monitoring - hotel distribution in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | January 9, 2014
eRevMax, the hotel technology solution provider, has compiled a list of six online distribution tips... Read More
Interactive print could breathe new life into travel agent brochures [VIDEO]
News / Technology
Interactive print could breathe new life into travel agent brochures [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | January 9, 2014
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Just one word is the difference between good and bad mobile shopping
News / Technology
Just one word is the difference between good and bad mobile shopping
By PhocusWire | January 8, 2014
DEVICES: Mobile services have evolved (thankfully, many would say) to the extent that most retailers... Read More
Atlanta air passengers show most healthy appetite for mobile services
News / Technology
Atlanta air passengers show most healthy appetite for mobile services
By Nick Vivion | January 8, 2014
The annual Passenger IT Trends Survey, which Tnooz covered here, revealed that nearly all travelers on... Read More
Access (wifi) for all but is it legal?
News / Technology
Access (wifi) for all but is it legal?
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2014
As travellers increasingly expect free wifi in hotels, airports and other public places, one company... Read More
3D global destination mapping shines at center of KLM's first iPad app
News / Technology
3D global destination mapping shines at center of KLM's first iPad app
By Nick Vivion | January 7, 2014
KLM's first iPad app leaned on social media users and frequent fliers to deliver a comprehensive app... Read More
Airports 2.0: Visioning an airport experience that works for travelers, vendors and airport owners
News / Technology
Airports 2.0: Visioning an airport experience that works for travelers, vendors and airport owners
By Viewpoints | January 6, 2014
Love to travel but hate airports? If yes, then you’re like most people. The word “airport” just... Read More
Behold the augmented reality contact lenses
News / Technology
Behold the augmented reality contact lenses
By PhocusWire | January 6, 2014
SYSTEMS: One of the issues wearable technology has in its drive to gain adoption within the mass ranks... Read More
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