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.

Apaleo extends Series A for property management tech push
News / Technology
Apaleo extends Series A for property management tech push
By Linda Fox | March 2, 2023
The Germany-based startup, which was founded in 2017, initially announced €4.5 million in Series A... Read More
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News / Technology
Selfbook releases new hub for hotel booking and payment management
By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2023
Selfbook says the system can automatically schedule and process payments based on custom and... Read More
Expedia, Microsoft and travel experts on ChatGPT
News / Technology
Expedia, Microsoft and travel experts on ChatGPT
By Mitra Sorrells | February 27, 2023
Listen to PhocusWire's first LinkedIn Audio event, with executives from Expedia and Microsoft and... Read More
Magpie launches new tool for tour operators built on ChatGPT
News / Technology
Magpie launches new tool for tour operators built on ChatGPT
By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2023
Magpie's ChatGPT-based “product optimization tool” is intended to help tour and activity... Read More
IHG tech and digital strategy sees results
News / Technology
IHG tech and digital strategy sees results
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023
Hotel giant IHG attributes its current strong performance to its strategy of boosting its brands... Read More
Aerocloud lands $12.6M investment for airport management tech
News / Technology
Aerocloud lands $12.6M investment for airport management tech
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2023
AeroCloud uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to increase airport... Read More
Pudu Robotics adds $15M in fresh funding
News / Technology
Pudu Robotics adds $15M in fresh funding
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2023
The funds will go toward expanding production capacity via a new production base for Pudu Robotics as... Read More
Travel industry works to expedite passengers
News / Online
Travel industry works to avoid another chaotic summer
By Kathryn Walson | February 21, 2023
Some say better staffing and enhanced tech, such as increased use of biometrics, could help prevent... Read More
Trip.com launches in-app chatbot built on OpenAI
News / Technology
Trip.com launches in-app chatbot built on OpenAI
By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2023
Known as TripGen, the tool offers a conversational interface similar to ChatGPT and other natural... Read More
Data and personalization business BD4 shutting up shop
News / Technology
Data and personalization business BD4 shutting up shop
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2023
A statement from Dnata Travel and BD4’s founders says the decision was made following a strategic and... Read More
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