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.

Is Latin America prepared for China's booming tech investments?
Notated News / Technology
Is Latin America prepared for China's booming tech investments?
By Natalia Cote-Munoz and Lorand Laskai - Americas Quarterly  | May 2, 2019
Investment by China-based companies in South American infrastructure and emerging tech brands is both... Read More
Datalex suspends shares as it continues review process over accounts
News / Distribution
Datalex suspends shares as it continues review process over accounts
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2019
The Ireland-based airline retail tech company stopped trading today on the Irish Stock Exchange,... Read More
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Interview / Technology
In the Big Chair - Avi Meir of TravelPerk
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2019
TravelPerk was founded in 2015 to make corporate travel booking less painful. Co-founder and CEO Avi... Read More
Pana brings in $10M to build out tools for travel managers
News / Technology
Pana brings in $10M to build out tools for travel managers
By Kevin May | April 30, 2019
Bessemer Ventures leads the Series A round into the U.S.-based corporate travel platform specialist,... Read More
Middle East, part 4: Aviation innovation
News / Technology
Middle East, part 4: Aviation innovation
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2019
For the final piece in our monthlong series on the Middle East, we take a look at innovations in the... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Christian Langer
Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Christian Langer
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How to create inspiration that drives hotel bookings
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How to create inspiration that drives hotel bookings
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2019
Join this webinar to learn how to create the experiences today’s travelers crave – and how to present... Read More
JetBlue Tech Ventures Vantage Airport Group partnership
News / Technology
JetBlue Technology Ventures adds airport partner to spur travel innovation
By Mitra Sorrells | April 25, 2019
Vantage Airport Group joins Air New Zealand as the second partner in JetBlue Technology Ventures'... Read More
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News / Technology
Airlines bring baggage handling mishaps down as tracking tech kicks in
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2019
SITA's baggage report shows that airlines and airports continue to make improvements in baggage... Read More
Grab adds hotel bookings other services
News / Technology
Grab expands beyond ride-hailing with new services to become "everyday super app"
By Marissa Trew - WiT | April 24, 2019
Grab is adding four new services for its users in Singapore including hotel bookings through Agoda and... Read More
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