Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

TUI Travel upgrades web offering, sets out digital vision
News / Technology
TUI Travel upgrades web offering, sets out digital vision
By Linda Fox | December 10, 2013
TUI Travel has shared some of the elements it wants to put in place to improve the customer experience... Read More
Google allows travellers to create their own StreetView
News / Technology
Google allows travellers to create their own StreetView
By Karthick Prabu | December 10, 2013
A new feature from Google has taken on the existing customised StreetView service for brands so users... Read More
Marriott website leads other hotel brands for usage and awareness
News / Technology
Marriott website leads other hotel brands for usage and awareness
By Karthick Prabu | December 8, 2013
A hotel's website is a key and indispensable sales channel. So how do some of the leading chains on... Read More
Travel DEVICES roundup - Google, SITA, AirNZ, Singapore, Marriott, United, Hotels.com
News / Technology
Travel DEVICES roundup - Google, SITA, AirNZ, Singapore, Marriott, United, Hotels.com
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2013
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality on... Read More
How to take advantage of multi-location local search
News / Technology
How to take advantage of multi-location local search
By PhocusWire | December 5, 2013
MARKETING: Search marketing was a relatively complicated discipline even before Google (and its ilk)... Read More
Booking.com snaps up messaging app service eBuddy in acqui-hire deal
News / Technology
Booking.com snaps up messaging app service eBuddy in acqui-hire deal
By Karthick Prabu | December 5, 2013
In an apparent move to strengthen its online support, Booking.com has acqui-hired a group of staffers... Read More
Startup pitch: Dash brings split payments to the table
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Dash brings split payments to the table
By Nick Vivion | December 5, 2013
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Corporate travel focus 2014 - data security, travel risk management and mobile tech
News / Technology
Corporate travel focus 2014 - data security, travel risk management and mobile tech
By Karthick Prabu | December 5, 2013
Travel data security, risk management while traveling to emerging countries and demand for additional... Read More
Survey: Indian airlines need to catch up with technology and social media
News / Technology
Survey: Indian airlines need to catch up with technology and social media
By Karthick Prabu | December 4, 2013
A survey (not by an airline app manufacturer!) reveals that less than a quarter of travellers have the... Read More
Hot Hotels offers social booking experience by integrating SeatID
News / Technology
Hot Hotels offers social booking experience by integrating SeatID
By Karthick Prabu | December 4, 2013
In what is claimed to be a travel industry first, last minute hotel booking service Hot Hotels has... Read More
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