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 translation app TripLingo bought by Travel and Transport
News / Technology
Travel translation app TripLingo bought by Travel and Transport
By Kevin May | April 24, 2019
The app was created in 2011 as a means for travelers to obtain instant voice and image translation... Read More
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News / Technology
Hotel guests want curated recommendations, amenities - not robot concierges
By Jill Menze | April 24, 2019
According to a new study from ALICE and YouGov, travelers increasingly want recommendations and... Read More
U.S. airports biometric identification
News / Technology
U.S. aims to use facial recognition on nearly all departing air travelers within four years
By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2019
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security expects to use facial-recognition technology on 97% of... Read More
PwC opinion IoT for hospitality
Opinion / Technology
Why IoT is the “smart” solution for the hospitality industry
By Rob Mesirow and Jennie Blumenthal – PwC | April 18, 2019
IoT solutions can provide many benefits for the hospitality industry, including more efficient asset... Read More
Retailing for hoteliers: What it is and what you need to do
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Retailing for hoteliers: What it is and what you need to do
By Diane Merlino | April 17, 2019
From selling guest rooms and hotel services differently to monetizing under-utilized spaces and... Read More
Task management automation takes hold in hospitality
From Our Partners / Technology
Task management automation takes hold in hospitality
By PhocusWire | April 17, 2019
After many years of focusing IT spend on guest-facing technologies, hoteliers are increasingly... Read More
meetingpackage fund raise
News / Technology
MeetingPackage promotes online venue booking through €1.5M raise
By Jill Menze | April 17, 2019
The round for the Finnish meeting venue tech provider closed in late 2018 and was led by existing... Read More
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News / Distribution
Kiwi.com invests in Zuri to help develop unmanned civilian flights
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2019
Virtual interlining specialist Kiwi.com has backed the unmanned flight concept that uses vertical... Read More
Expedia-AI-ML
News / Technology
How Expedia is using deep learning to improve the hotel booking process
By Linda Fox | April 12, 2019
Expedia Partner Solutions is using deep learning models to improve the hotel booking process for... Read More
AI-driven-travel-guide
News / Technology
University stakes claim on first AI-powered travel guide
By Linda Fox | April 12, 2019
The University of Surrey and Open University have created an AI-driven app to enhance a travel... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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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