First there was the Internet (a connected network of information). Then there was IoT, the Internet of Things (hardware devices connected to the network). Perhaps the next evolution is the Internet of Us – network-connected aspects of our human physiology. This future looks more and more likely, given the ongoing advancements in voice and biometric applications.

This special collection of individual reports – curated by our team of analysts – represents Phocuswright’s most essential research, data and analysis on the key technology trends and developments impacting the travel industry. For those seeking a better understanding of how technology is transforming travel, we recommend this content as a great place to start.

In 2011, Marc Andreessen, co-author of the first widely used web browser (since turned venture capitalist) famously proclaimed that "software is eating the world," observing that global economies were shifting from being hardware-based to software-based. Fast forward just a few years, and this saying already requires an update: Platforms are eating the world.