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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Opinion / Technology
Simplifying corporate rail travel is an environmental and business imperative
By Champa Magesh - Trainline Partner Solutions | January 5, 2023
Championing the sustainable impact of rail travel is worth little if, as an industry, we are unable to... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Travel fintech trends to watch in 2023
By David Doctor - Amadeus | January 4, 2023
Travel companies are prioritizing investment in payments and fintech, recognizing that innovation in... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Mystifly – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | January 4, 2023
Singapore-based Mystifly offers a suite of solutions to streamline airline distribution, fulfillment... Read More
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News / Technology
RateGain rounds out offering with acquisition of Adara
By Linda Fox | January 3, 2023
The combination of RateGain and Adara will offer travel companies travel intent data as well as... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Sabre - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | January 3, 2023
Sabre Hospitality president Scott Wilson explains the company’s new SynXis Retail Studio solution.... Read More
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News / Technology
What to expect from the TravelTech Show in 2023
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2022
The TravelTech Show will celebrate its 20th years when it returns to ExCel London in June.... Read More
Boosting airline revenue through next-gen group booking tech
Opinion / Technology
Boosting airline revenue through next-gen group booking tech
By Ananth Narasimhan - Infiniti Software Solutoins | December 21, 2022
Most airlines are missing out on optimizing a revenue stream that has the potential to deliver up to... Read More
TravelgateX acquires chatbot specialist Quonversa
News / Technology
TravelgateX acquires chatbot specialist Quonversa
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2022
The acquisition, which is TravelgateX's second this year, will further improve process optimization... Read More
VIDEO: Mobi - Phocuswright Conference launch innovator
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Mobi - Phocuswright Conference launch innovator
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2022
Mobi is a B2B trip planning technology company offering two products - Agent for travel suppliers and... Read More
Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive
Opinion / Technology
Travel needs invisible solutions to keep innovation alive
By Irra Ariella Khi - Zamna | December 20, 2022
A new type of technology framework is needed for airlines that works regardless of a passenger’s age,... Read More
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