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.

Travel Marketing AI Summit London
Event / Technology
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
September 8, 2026
Phocuswright's Travel Marketing AI summit comes to London, September 8.... Register Now
TravelTech Show 2026
Event
TravelTech Show 2026
June 24-25, 2026
Join senior decision-makers from across the travel industry to source new solutions, benchmark... Register Now
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Headlines from HITEC 2026
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Headlines from HITEC 2026
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2026
All the people, partner and product news from HITEC 2026.... Read More
Bonafide, Visiting Media team up to improve hotel AI visibility
News / Technology
Bonafide, Visiting Media team up to improve hotel AI visibility
By Cathy Walsh | June 17, 2026
The companies said the partnership combines content management and AI optimization tools to help... Read More
Document compliance has a timing problem, and it's costing airlines millions
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Document compliance has a timing problem, and it's costing airlines millions
By Jason Spencer, ICTS Europe Systems | June 17, 2026
Airlines can reduce fines, gate disruption and passenger friction by moving document verification... Read More
AI won't take your job. It will take away the grind.
From Our Partners / Technology
AI won't take your job. It will take away the grind.
By Juanjo Rodriguez, Lighthouse | June 15, 2026
Hoteliers didn't hire their commercial teams to build reports. They hired them to make the call.... Read More
Mayumi Nakamura Birt on reinvention, resilience and the art of the imperfect
News / Technology
Mayumi Nakamura Birt on reinvention, resilience and the art of the imperfect
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 15, 2026
Veltra’s chief transformation officer explains how AI is challenging Japan’s culture of perfection—and... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
AI is the next productivity shock: Can travel reap the gains?
Opinion / Technology
AI is the next productivity shock: Can travel reap the gains?
By Jamie Lane - AirDNA | June 12, 2026
Jamie Lane, chief economist for AirDNA, explores how AI could reshape travel demand, distribution and... Read More
Webinar: The Rise of Agentic Commerce in Travel
Event / Technology
Webinar: The Rise of Agentic Commerce in Travel
June 11, 2026
In this webinar, PayPal, Sabre and Mindtrip come together to showcase the industry’s first end-to-end... On Demand
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
September 9, 2025
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More