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.

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By Sponsored Content | February 2, 2018
Trust is more crucial than ever in today's digital economy. From the rise of crypto-currencies to the... Read More
Indian government pledges to stop cryptocurrency use
Notated News / Technology
Indian government pledges to stop cryptocurrency use
By Devidutta Tripathy, Nidhi Verma - Reuters | February 1, 2018
One of the biggest reactions so far, as India says it will move to stamp out use of cryptocurrencies,... Read More
Airbnb CFO out new COO named
News / Technology
Airbnb IPO ruled out for 2018, CFO departs
By Jill Menze | February 1, 2018
Just days after Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky outlined the company’s plans toward moving into the next... Read More
Google Flights AI update WayBlazer reaction
News / Technology
Google Flights can now predict flight delays before airlines
By Mitra Sorrells | February 1, 2018
Google’s latest updates to its Flights search engine combine artificial intelligence and data analysis... Read More
blockchain ota disruption
Opinion / Technology
Pulse check: Blockchain not a panacea to disrupt web travel
By Douglas Quinby - Phocuswright | February 1, 2018
People have been bashing online travel agencies since, well, they first came along in the mid-1990s.... Read More
More of the world’s passengers can now find better wifi onboard
News / Technology
More of the world’s passengers can now find better wifi onboard
By Marisa Garcia | February 1, 2018
Routehappy has published its annual review of in-flight wifi showing that 82 airlines around the world... Read More
Rental tech providers Hostfully and Orbirental merge
News / Technology
Rental tech providers Hostfully and Orbirental merge
By Kevin May | January 31, 2018
Two vacation rental technology startups have agreed to combine companies, three years on from their... Read More
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Notated News / Technology
Hard currency wins as Facebook bans cryptocurrency ads
By Kurt Wagner - Recode | January 31, 2018
Interesting move here as Facebook confirms it is banning all ads that promote... Read More
Video: the impact of AI on improving hotel conversion rates
News / Technology
Video: the impact of AI on improving hotel conversion rates
By PhocusWire | January 31, 2018
Frank Reeves, co-founder and CEO from Avvio, one of the many super-smart travel tech businesses set up... Read More
American Express swoops on chat-based assistant Mezi
News / Technology
American Express swoops on chat-based assistant Mezi
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2018
American Express has acquired chat-based travel assistant Mezi with terms of the deal undisclosed.... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More