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.

Defining innovation in travel: it's out there, somewhere
News / Technology
Defining innovation in travel: it's out there, somewhere
By Nick Vivion | November 20, 2013
In recent years, finding innovation in travel has seemed like a hunt for an ancient Arctic narwhal -... Read More
Priceline gets into inspiration game (thanks to Travelport)
News / Technology
Priceline gets into inspiration game (thanks to Travelport)
By Kevin May | November 19, 2013
Priceline is the latest travel brand to try and re-engineer the way people get ideas for travel after... Read More
Amadeus gets behind mobile project to promote Europe
News / Technology
Amadeus gets behind mobile project to promote Europe
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2013
Amadeus is to develop a mobile application to help promote Europe as a tourism destination. The... Read More
WeHostels sold to StudentUniverse in cash and shares deal
News / Technology
WeHostels sold to StudentUniverse in cash and shares deal
By Kevin May | November 18, 2013
Mobile-based budget accommodation agency WeHostels has ended less than two years as a startup and will... Read More
Carlson Wagonlit looks to last mile for developments
News / Technology
Carlson Wagonlit looks to last mile for developments
By Linda Fox | November 18, 2013
It's not often big companies provide a peek of tech stuff they're working on so a recent Carlson... Read More
eLong has 35 million app downloads as hotel bookings soar via mobile
News / Technology
eLong has 35 million app downloads as hotel bookings soar via mobile
By Karthick Prabu | November 15, 2013
Chinese online travel agency eLong reported its financial results for Q3 2013, with mobile now having... Read More
At the sharp end of a hackathon - 48 hours of coding, snippets of sleep and elation
News / Technology
At the sharp end of a hackathon - 48 hours of coding, snippets of sleep and elation
By Viewpoints | November 14, 2013
Ever since the THack Bangalore was first announced, I was eagerly awaiting the 48-hour hackathon to... Read More
Could bio semiconductors transform tech industry?
News / Technology
Could bio semiconductors transform tech industry?
By PhocusWire | November 13, 2013
SYSTEMS: It is probably easy for developers, engineers, data jockeys et al to be immersed in the... Read More
Survey says: What devices do Americans use most for reading emails?
News / Technology
Survey says: What devices do Americans use most for reading emails?
By Nick Vivion | November 13, 2013
Recent stats show mobile devices continue to dominate desktops, delivering 61% of e-mail opens in the... Read More
CAPA Summit 2013 - Amsterdam
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CAPA Summit 2013 - Amsterdam
By PhocusWire | November 13, 2013
Latest meeting of global airline players. Tnooz will be reporting from Amsterdam during the CAPA... Read More
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