Travel Industry Technology Trends

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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.

Lighthouse adds marketing tech with acquisition of The Hotels Network
News / Technology
Lighthouse adds marketing tech with acquisition of The Hotels Network
By Linda Fox | April 16, 2025
The Hotels Network is a cloud-based platform that helps hotels attract, engage with and convert guests... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Fred Bean of HotelPORT
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Fred Bean of HotelPORT
By Abby Crotty | April 16, 2025
Hospitality distribution solutions company HotelPORT provides solutions for hoteliers to ensure... Read More
Cloudbeds launches lab to drive innovation
News / Technology
Cloudbeds launches lab to drive innovation
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2025
The company’s division launches with two new solutions, Signal and Engage, built on Cloudbeds... Read More
BizAway acquires Aervio, boosts travel management tech offering
News / Technology
BizAway acquires Aervio, boosts travel management tech offering
By Linda Fox | April 14, 2025
Aervio said its business travel optimization platform uses natural language processing to fulfill... Read More
How travel businesses choose the right AI model
News / Technology
How travel businesses choose the right AI model
By Mark Frary | April 14, 2025
The world of AI is expanding rapidly, creating both solutions and concerns for travel companies.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Vacation rental techs talk investment, acquisitions and organic growth
News / Technology
Vacation rental techs talk investment, acquisitions and organic growth
By Linda Fox | April 11, 2025
Vacation rental tech platforms discussed the current investment landscape and creating a balance... Read More
Kayak launches new AI tool for travel search
News / Technology
Kayak launches new AI tool for travel search
By Abby Crotty | April 10, 2025
Kayak described the new platform as its tech team's "playground for innovation" and said what works... Read More
Sustainability-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises nearly $3M
News / Technology
Sustainability-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises nearly $3M
By Morgan Hines | April 10, 2025
The raise will allow the Denmark-based company to create its Sustainability Suite 3.0, which will... Read More
MSC, Vision-Box partner to streamline cruise experience with biometrics
News / Technology
MSC, Vision-Box partner to streamline cruise experience with biometrics
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2025
Amadeus, which acquired Vision-Box in 2024, said the partnership marks a “major step” toward... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More