Internet Of Things

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News / Online
Are most travelers early tech adopters?
By PhocusWright Research | October 30, 2024
Are most travelers early tech adopters? Previous Phocuswright research focused primarily on measuring the rise of mobile device usage for shopping and booking but the latest report delves into... Read More
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News / Technology
The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More
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News / Technology
Is the travel industry keeping up with emerging tech?
By Markus Schreyer - Phocuswright | March 26, 2024
While the travel sector has invested significantly in startups, the scale and diversity of investment appear to be less extensive compared with other industries.   Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Navigating economic downturns: The power of travel tech
By Arden Agopyan - HotelRunner | July 24, 2023
The growth of the travel technology industry amidst economic uncertainties underscores its resilience and the pivotal role it plays in the broader economic landscape. Read More
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Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023
Hotels are providing the opposite of hospitality with long queues, paperwork, poor Wi-Fi and disconnected systems, according to Lennert de Jong, president for hospitality at Planet. Read More
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News / Technology
Operto lands $25M, adds HotelTonight's Shank to board
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2023
The investment in the Canada-based startup was led by Centana Growth Partners with Thayer Ventures, FUSE, Blackpines Capital Partners and Derive Ventures also participating. Read More
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News / Technology
Airlines plan tech investment boost to drive efficiency
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023
The latest SITA report on aviation technology reveals investment priorities including cybersecurity initiatives and cloud services. Read More
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News / Technology
Roomnet launches innovation lab to develop hotel tech
By Kathryn Walson | January 20, 2023
Roomnet's new lab is dedicated to testing and integrating cutting-edge technology that it says will shape the hotels of the future. Read More
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News / Technology
Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022
Spain-based STAYmyway announced an exclusive partnership with Accor for the group’s Accor Key program last year; Operto will now accelerate the rollout of the program. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
How outsourcing tech innovation can fuel success for travel brands
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2022
DataArt's Greg Abbott explains how the company works behind-the-scenes to help companies across all sectors of travel create effective, innovative technology solutions. Read More
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News / Online
Rakuten India partners with InterGlobe Technology Quotient to develop travel tech solutions
By Kathryn Walson | September 16, 2022
Rakuten India will help ITQ grow its travel tech offerings through AI, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and the Internet of Things. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
3 hospitality tech predictions for the new era of travel
By Elaine Shuck - Aruba | September 12, 2022
Improved connectivity, the use of cognitive computing with AI and even emerging digital worlds inside the metaverse are shaping the future of hospitality.    Read More
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News / Technology
China’s Ruqi Mobility raises $153M for autonomous vehicle push
By Mitra Sorrells | April 26, 2022
Ruqi Mobility says it will use this round of financing to accelerate the development of its Robotaxi autonomous vehicle services. Read More
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Valpas scurries off with €1.6M for bed bug tech solution
By Jill Menze | April 14, 2022
Valpas’ IoT-enabled bed legs trap bed bugs and alert hotel staff. Read More
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Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Metaverse requires a big change in perception to be accepted
By PhocusWire | March 25, 2022
The concept will need more than the promise of showcasing a destination or service for it to truly replace the physical enjoyments that travel can provide. Read More