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.

Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future
News / Technology
Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future
By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2019
In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to... Read More
VIDEO: Sift Science - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Sift Science - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 7, 2019
Sift Science's loyalty fraud prevention tool protects not only your brand but also your customers'... Read More
The impact on travel brands when Apple updates a critical system tool
Opinion / Technology
The impact on travel brands when Apple updates a critical system tool
By Nigel Arthur - Urban Airship | January 4, 2019
Many travel brands have become dependent on mobile apps to engage with customers and, increasingly,... Read More
VIDEO: Odysseus Solutions - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Odysseus Solutions - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | January 3, 2019
A mobile-ready booking engine to dynamically build cruise packages using individual flight schedules,... Read More
PhocusWire's theme months for 2018 - all in one place
News / Technology
PhocusWire's theme months for 2018 - all in one place
By PhocusWire | December 31, 2018
Here some of the highlights from each of our dedicated months during 2018 - from blockchain and... Read More
VIDEO: LIVN - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: LIVN - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 31, 2018
Through a single integration with LIVN API, B2B partners can connect to 15,000 tour operators with... Read More
VIDEO: Hotels and doing the simple things first with tech
News / Technology
VIDEO: Hotels and doing the simple things first with tech
By Kevin May | December 27, 2018
Hotels face battles on multiple fronts - but it's not just the obvious competitive elements that give... Read More
2018 review 2019 preview AI
News / Technology
A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Artificial intelligence in travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 27, 2018
To explore what lies ahead for AI in relation to travel, we solicited input from IBM’s global managing... Read More
VIDEO: Affirm - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Affirm - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 27, 2018
Affirm allows your customers to pay for their trips over time via monthly installments offered at the... Read More
Nezasa lands $2.5M round to expand TripBuilder agent tech
News / Technology
Nezasa lands $2.5M round to expand TripBuilder agent tech
By Kevin May | December 24, 2018
Swiss startup Nezasa has secured a $2.5 million funding round in a package led by SVC For... Read More
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