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.

Using cloud to power innovation in travel
News / Technology
Using cloud to power innovation in travel
By Abby Crotty | February 6, 2026
AWS' Tedd Evers discusses current cloud use cases and how it will impact travel innovation moving... Read More
Uber eyes 'multitrillion-dollar opportunity' in AVs
News / Technology
Uber eyes 'multitrillion-dollar opportunity' in AVs
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2026
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said 2025 was the company's fifth consecutive year of more than 20% annual gross... Read More
OpenClaw may be the 'Napster moment' for agentic e-commerce: What that means for travel
Opinion / Technology
OpenClaw may be the 'Napster moment' for agentic e-commerce: What that means for travel
By Mario Gavira | February 4, 2026
Mario Gavira explains why OpenClaw could mark a definitive pivot from conversation to autonomous,... Read More
Canary Technologies picks up mobile hotel key company OpenKey
News / Technology
Canary Technologies picks up mobile hotel key company OpenKey
By Abby Crotty | February 3, 2026
Canary said the acquisition will increase its coverage to include more door lock models and... Read More
4 signals from the front lines of AI investment
News / Technology
4 signals from the front lines of AI investment
By Phocuswright Research | February 3, 2026
Phocuswright asked senior travel executives how they are budgeting for technology, where generative... Read More
AI’s ongoing evolution in corporate travel
News / Technology
AI’s ongoing evolution in corporate travel
By Morgan Hines | February 2, 2026
Mat Orrego of Cornerstone Information Systems and Marilyn Markham of American Express GBT discuss AI... Read More
OpenAI, Booking.com launch program to boost AI adoption among Europe’s SMEs
News / Technology
OpenAI, Booking.com launch program to boost AI adoption among Europe’s SMEs
By Abby Crotty | January 30, 2026
The SME AI Accelerator is being launched in partnership with Booking.com.... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HTS, Kayak, Navan and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HTS, Kayak, Navan and more...
By PhocusWire | January 30, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
6 AI trends that will matter to hotels in 2026
Opinion / Technology
6 AI trends that will matter to hotels in 2026
By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds | January 30, 2026
While the AI hype has been exhausting, Cloudbeds' Sebastien Leitner argues that there are some... Read More
Accor launches app in ChatGPT
News / Technology
Accor launches app in ChatGPT
By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026
Users can enable the app in ChatGPT to search for Accor hotels using specific dates and guest details.... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More