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.

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News / Technology
Road.Travel’s newest trip takes app into Audi, BMW UK
By Derek Catron | March 31, 2023
Road.Travel announced two new partnerships that will soon make its curated driving routes available... Read More
Travelport raises $200M to fuel growth
News / Technology
Travelport raises $200M to fuel growth
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2023
Travelport said the funds will enable it to advance its growth strategy following a strong first... Read More
Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?
News / Technology
Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023
Hotels are providing the opposite of hospitality with long queues, paperwork, poor Wi-Fi and... Read More
Destinus hydrogen flight
News / Technology
Destinus heads €12M Spanish effort to boost hydrogen flight
By Derek Catron | March 29, 2023
Last June Destinus and Spanish engine manufacturer ITP Aero agreed to jointly develop a hydrogen... Read More
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How to move forward with NDC as the foundation of modern retailing
By PhocusWire | March 29, 2023
With more than 30 years at Sabre, Kathy Morgan, vice president of product management, has been on... Read More
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News / Technology
Journey Hospitality acquires well-being tech specialist Premier Software
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023
Journey says the acquisition will enable it to further help hotels boost direct revenue... Read More
Duve to launch ChatGPT tool for guest communications
News / Technology
Duve to launch ChatGPT tool for guest communications
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023
The company, which plans to launch DuveAI in the second quarter of this year, says it will enable... Read More
kayak Expedia group chatgpt
News / Technology
Expedia, Kayak first in travel with plugins for ChatGPT
By Mitra Sorrells | March 23, 2023
ChatGPT is inviting its Plus subscribers to join a wait list to get access to plugins, with plans to... Read More
Kakao Mobility looks to international expansion with acquisition of Splyt
News / Technology
Kakao Mobility looks to international expansion with acquisition of Splyt
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2023
The two companies announced a partnership last year enabling the South Korea-based company to expand... Read More
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News / Technology
Brex adds managed travel powered by Spotnana
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2023
The travel service is part of Brex Empower and provides travel booking and management, self-service... 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