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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Interview / Technology
Video: Netomi - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2022
Netomi is an AI-first multichannel conversational platform to make support simple and seamless for... Read More
TripStax adds hotel booking capabilities with acquisition of Hotelzon
News / Technology
TripStax adds hotel booking capabilities with acquisition of Hotelzon
By Linda Fox | December 5, 2022
The acquisition of Hotelzon is the second this year for TripStax after its purchase of corporate... Read More
TTC launches carbon fund to reach net zero
News / Technology
TTC launches carbon fund to reach net zero
By Linda Fox | December 5, 2022
After a year of reviewing possible routes towards achieving net zero by 2050, The Travel Corporation... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
5 ways fintech is revolutionizing corporate travel
By Cathy Walsh | December 5, 2022
Modern expense management solutions are leveraging fintech to address corporate travel challenges and... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Payments power travel companies to new destinations
By Laurie Gablehouse - Worldline | December 5, 2022
It took a global pandemic for many travel and hospitality companies to realize that without resilient... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Video: Celitech – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2022
Celitech is a connectivity platform for global travel providers and travelers, providing service in... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Video: WEX on the need for travel companies to invest in B2B innovation
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2022
WEX’s vice president of corporate payments for the Americas, Heather Andrews, says travel companies to... Read More
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News / Technology
Mangopay acquires fraud protection specialist Nethone
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022
Poland-based Nethone, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022, was founded in 2016 and raised $6.7... Read More
Travel and expense processes need overhaul for hybrid world
News / Technology
Travel and expense processes need overhaul for hybrid world
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022
The study from Amadeus Cytric Solutions, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals that travel and... Read More
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News / Technology
Brussels Airport acquires Jetpack, expands data capabilities
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022
Belgium-based Jetpack, which launched in 2017 and has worked with Brussels Airport for several... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More