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.

Australian travellers bank on mobile for travel services
News / Technology
Australian travellers bank on mobile for travel services
By Karthick Prabu | November 24, 2013
Australia is no exception when it comes to mobile usage in the travel industry, with some 70% of... Read More
Evolution of video in web design
News / Technology
Evolution of video in web design
By PhocusWire | November 23, 2013
MARKETING: In some respects, YouTube and Vimeo (with their embedded players for third parties) have... Read More
Google trip planning study - devices, web and travel video impact
News / Technology
Google trip planning study - devices, web and travel video impact
By Karthick Prabu | November 22, 2013
Travel videos inspire the majority of leisure and business travellers to plan their trips, reveals a... Read More
Everything you wanted to know about user engagement with travel content in one report
News / Technology
Everything you wanted to know about user engagement with travel content in one report
By Nick Vivion | November 21, 2013
An ongoing mystery in travel has been specifics on how travelers relate, interact and consume travel... Read More
Bing comes out fighting, integrates TripAdvisor hotel metasearch tool
News / Technology
Bing comes out fighting, integrates TripAdvisor hotel metasearch tool
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2013
Take that Google, it looks as if Microsoft Bing might be about to fight back. Well, in the US at... Read More
Advice to hoteliers - Learn to love the mobile wallet
News / Technology
Advice to hoteliers - Learn to love the mobile wallet
By Viewpoints | November 21, 2013
Wave goodbye to your wallet, chuck out your change, cut up your credit cards. But, before you do all... Read More
Olacabs raises Series B funding to expand its presence in India
News / Technology
Olacabs raises Series B funding to expand its presence in India
By Karthick Prabu | November 21, 2013
Olacabs, an India-based car rental aggregator has secured Series B funding from Matrix Partners India... Read More
Protecting personal data and the risks of using unsecured public WiFi [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Protecting personal data and the risks of using unsecured public WiFi [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | November 20, 2013
Security on unsecured public WiFi networks is a rising concern for travelers, while the vast majority... Read More
SnapChat shows that kids are not reliable predictors of tech
News / Technology
SnapChat shows that kids are not reliable predictors of tech
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2013
SYSTEMS: Gen-Y is driving it all, right? From being connected to the web via their devices to the... Read More
Future of in-flight entertainment is personal and social
News / Technology
Future of in-flight entertainment is personal and social
By Viewpoints | November 20, 2013
In recent weeks, both the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety... Read More
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