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.

Travel’s resilience and sustainability in spotlight at Davos
News / Technology
Travel’s resilience and sustainability in spotlight at Davos
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2023
Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye, Journera CEO Jeff Katz, the Rwandan Development Board's Clare... Read More
HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
News / Technology
HotelRunner raises $6.5M for hospitality tech platform
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2023
The funding for the London, U.K.-based business comes from both new and existing investors 212, Wix... Read More
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News / Technology
Is Wizz Air developing a subscription service?
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2023
Further details on the service from Wizz Air and which markets it might apply to have not yet been... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
CES throws spotlight on tech to improve the traveler experience
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 13, 2023
The recent Consumer Electronics Event attracted 114,000 attendees and included more of a focus on... Read More
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News / Technology
Airline retail and travel tech trends for 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2023
Research from Datalex finds airlines are prioritizing investments and strategies that enable... Read More
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News / Technology
Key trends in business travel tech innovation
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2023
Amtrav’s Jeff Klee and Tripkicks’ Jeff Berk discuss where they see opportunities to enhance the... Read More
What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?
News / Technology
What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2023
Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what... Read More
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
News / Technology
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
The carrier’s Sustainable Skies Lab will focus on existing Delta initiatives around sustainability as... Read More
Cendyn names new CEO
News / Technology
Cendyn names new CEO
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2023
Blaha brings “executive-level experience” to the role from previous positions at technology companies... Read More
Delta will spend $1 billion for free Wi-Fi -- and a whole lot more
News / Technology
Delta will spend $1 billion for free Wi-Fi -- and a whole lot more
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 6, 2023
In announcing the free Wi-Fi offering, Bastian says it is part of Delta's plan to "be a collection of... Read More
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