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.

The future of agentic payments in travel
News / Technology
The future of agentic payments in travel
By Morgan Hines | November 11, 2025
Agentic commerce is becoming a reality—how far is the travel industry from moving to AI-powered... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Hotels turn to AI and automation to drive profitability amid economic uncertainty
From Our Partners / Technology
Hotels turn to AI and automation to drive profitability amid economic uncertainty
By Cathy Walsh | November 5, 2025
By transforming compliance from a manual process into an intelligent, automated function, hotel... Read More
How MCP could reshape travel
News / Technology
How MCP could reshape travel
By Mark Frary | November 5, 2025
Implementing model context protocol (MCP) could improve customer experience and save travel companies... Read More
Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents
Opinion / Technology
Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents
By Shahar Goldboim - Boom | November 4, 2025
Boom founder and CEO Shahar Goldboim shares his thoughts on the rise of agentic AI and how it might... Read More
Juniper Group adds Inspiretec in latest travel tech acquisition
News / Technology
Juniper Group adds Inspiretec in latest travel tech acquisition
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2025
So far this year, Juniper Group has also acquired InteRES, RezMagic and BMF.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
News / Technology
More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
A large survey from Marriott Bonvoy found that travelers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia are... Read More
3 innovators on reinvention, AI and metasearch's second act
News / Technology
3 innovators on reinvention, AI and metasearch's second act
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 30, 2025
Skyscanner's Gareth Williams, Wego's Ross Veitch and Travel.jp's Kei Shibata... Read More
Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
News / Technology
Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2025
Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base.... Read More
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 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