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.

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Opinion / Technology
12 reasons travel should care about autonomous vehicles
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 29, 2022
Autoura CEO Alex Bainbridge explains why the airline, hotel, experiences and travel retail sectors... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Video: Key trends driving success in hospitality
By PhocusWire | November 29, 2022
Amadeus Hospitality’s Michael Yeomans explains how the company is investing in technology to... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Video: Worldline on the value of a local payment strategy for travel
By PhocusWire | November 23, 2022
Worldline head of global travel solutions Laurie Gablehouse explains the importance of a global... Read More
4 clear objectives to assess cybersecurity threats and performance
News / Technology
4 clear objectives to assess cybersecurity threats and performance
By Phocuswright Research | November 21, 2022
Cybersecurity is an issue for every company’s management, board, employees, customers and business... Read More
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News / Technology
Sabre launches partnership with Girls Who Code
By Mitra Sorrells | November 21, 2022
Sabre's sponsorship will support after-school clubs and enable Sabre team members to participate in... Read More
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News / Technology
SHR acquires hotel tech provider Avvio
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022
Founded in 2002, Avvio launched an artificial intelligence-powered booking engine in 2017, Allora,... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Amadeus boosts platform strategy with three new deals in North America
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2022
Amadeus' executive vice president for air distribution and global online, Sam Abdou, stops by the... Read More
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News / Technology
Amadeus looks to payments opportunity, unveils Outpayce subsidiary
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2022
Amadeus is establishing a separate payments business called Outpayce for its B2B payments as well its... Read More
Report: eSIM - The next great travel ancillary
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: eSIM - The next great travel ancillary
By Cristina Polo | November 11, 2022
Find out how eSIM technology is creating seamless, stress-free travel experiences for consumers and... Read More
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News / Technology
This tech is a win-win-win for providers, intermediaries and travelers
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2022
For hospitality and travel, self-sovereign identity is a once-in-20-years technology development that... Read More
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September 9, 2025
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More