Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

AI's potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities
News / Technology
AI's potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026
During a session at ITB Berlin, executives from Civitatis, Expedia Group and Nezasa discussed where AI... Read More
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
News / Technology
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026
The company also revamped the visual and functional aspects of Google Maps via its Immersive... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, RateGain, Lighthouse and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, RateGain, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Electric air taxi plans advance in the U.S.
News / Technology
Electric air taxi plans advance in the U.S.
By Cathy Walsh | March 12, 2026
Joby and Archer are set to deploy aircraft under a pilot program testing eVTOL operations in U.S.... Read More
Short-term rental sector bets on AI search to drive direct bookings
News / Technology
Short-term rental sector bets on AI search to drive direct bookings
By Matthew Parsons | March 12, 2026
Direct rental bookings are modest today, but AI could help change that.... Read More
Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
News / Technology
Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
The deal is Uber's latest move as it works to become the "largest facilitator of AV trips in the... Read More
Agentic AI could do for travel what Amazon did for online shopping
Opinion / Technology
Agentic AI could do for travel what Amazon did for online shopping
By Aviel Siman-Tov - Oversee | March 11, 2026
Aviel Siman-Tov, CEO and co-founder of Oversee (formerly FairFly), discusses how agentic AI could... Read More
Hilton rolls out AI trip-planning tool
News / Technology
Hilton rolls out AI trip-planning tool
By Abby Crotty | March 10, 2026
Hilton launched a beta version of the tool to a small group of users on Hilton.com.... Read More
OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution
News / Technology
OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution
By Morgan Hines | March 10, 2026
According to a report from The Information, OpenAI has moved purchasing to ChatGPT apps.... Read More
AI-driven pricing and operations deliver measurable hotel gains
News / Technology
AI-driven pricing and operations deliver measurable hotel gains
By Cathy Walsh | March 9, 2026
Early adopters report improvements in areas including revenue, efficiency and resource management.... Read More
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