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.

Seven ways business travel could benefit from tech this year
News / Technology
Seven ways business travel could benefit from tech this year
By Viewpoints | January 12, 2016
Travel managers, buyers and business travellers use tech to make their (working) life more productive... Read More
An anytime, any place, anywhere approach for airline retailing in 2016
News / Technology
An anytime, any place, anywhere approach for airline retailing in 2016
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2016
Expect more in-destination activities to be available via your favourite airline if a report on... Read More
Man uses an NFC chip implanted in his hand as his boarding pass
News / Technology
Man uses an NFC chip implanted in his hand as his boarding pass
By Sean O'Neil | January 8, 2016
Andreas Sjöström, a Stockholm-based technology consultant, recently boarded a SAS flight by waving his... Read More
As Apple and others get emotional, where might travel fit in?
News / Technology
As Apple and others get emotional, where might travel fit in?
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2016
There's lots of coverage across mainstream and technology press in the past few hours about Apple... Read More
CES 2016: These three new cameras may wow travel marketers
News / Technology
CES 2016: These three new cameras may wow travel marketers
By Sean O'Neil | January 7, 2016
Among the many new cameras that were previewed at this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las... Read More
Big data: from an investment decision to business as usual
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Big data: from an investment decision to business as usual
By Sponsored Content | January 7, 2016
The success of the Hotels.com online booking platform is based on the power of data being harnessed... Read More
Why 2016 needs to be the year of the digital guest standard
News / Technology
Why 2016 needs to be the year of the digital guest standard
By Viewpoints | January 5, 2016
The hotel market is renowned for its inertia and late adoption to technological innovations. Yet, it... Read More
JFK tracks mobile phones to ease passenger queues
News / Technology
JFK tracks mobile phones to ease passenger queues
By Kevin May | January 5, 2016
New York City's JFK Airport is trying a new and different method of cutting down on wait times -... Read More
Uber Travel may challenge Expedia, TripCase, everyone -- if it's serious
News / Technology
Uber Travel may challenge Expedia, TripCase, everyone -- if it's serious
By Sean O'Neil | January 4, 2016
Uber, the transportation network company, was granted a patent before Christmas for a digital... Read More
Pivotal moments 2015 –  When TripAdvisor's instant booking won Marriott
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Pivotal moments 2015 – When TripAdvisor's instant booking won Marriott
By Sean O'Neil | December 30, 2015
My pick for the year’s most pivotal moment was this summer, when TripAdvisor successfully signed... 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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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
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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