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.

Sabre Hospitality extends AI to booking engine
News / Technology
Sabre Hospitality extends AI to booking engine
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2025
Sabre Hospitality is helping hotels to improve communications with guests and boost conversions by... Read More
Allianz—EMEA People’s Choice winner at Phocuswright Europe 2025
Interview / Technology
Allianz—EMEA People’s Choice winner at Phocuswright Europe 2025
By PhocusWire | June 16, 2025
Allianz took the stage to present its product Allyz, its free app, which aims to reinvent the... Read More
Mary Meeker AI Trends Report: 7 takeaways for the travel industry
News / Technology
Mary Meeker AI Trends Report: 7 takeaways for the travel industry
By Matthew Parsons | June 16, 2025
The lengthy report offers crucial takeaways for the travel industry, including insights into... Read More
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News / Technology
5 key findings on how American travelers shop and book air travel
By Phocuswright Research
5 key findings on how American travelers shop and book air travel false Brought to you by... Read More
Ctrip partners with Big Bus; GetYourGuide releases in Chinese, three other languages
News / Technology
Ctrip partners with Big Bus; GetYourGuide releases in Chinese, three other languages
The new strategic partnership between Ctrip and Big Bus will serve more than 400 million people.... Read More
Lyft goes corporate with Carlson Wagonlit deal
News / Technology
Lyft goes corporate with Carlson Wagonlit deal
By Bernadette Giacomazzo
Lyft continues to prove itself a direct threat to the likes of Uber with this latest Carlson Wagonlit... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...
By PhocusWire | June 13, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Top investors in travel tech 2025
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Top investors in travel tech 2025
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025
For the second year in a row, we have compiled data on the top venture capital investors in travel... 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