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.

How hotels can use tech to turbocharge their reputation
Opinion / Technology
How hotels can use tech to turbocharge their reputation
By Róisín O'Keeffe - P3 | October 11, 2022
A seamless and personalized digital experience can help hotels build brand value.... Read More
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News / Technology
Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India
By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022
An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend... Read More
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News / Technology
Electric air taxis take flight with new developments
By Kathryn Walson | October 7, 2022
Thanks to steady investment and technological advancements, electric air taxis are getting closer to... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Four scenarios for the future of travel
By Wolfgang Krips - Amadeus | October 4, 2022
Amadeus presents four potential macroeconomic scenarios and what they might mean for the travel... Read More
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News / Technology
The new ways cybercriminals are attacking travel companies
By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022
Credit cards, reward programs and even the metaverse are potential vulnerabilities for travel... Read More
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News / Technology
Travelers call for tech-enabled solutions at international borders
By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022
According to a report from Accenture, three-quarters of travelers expect international border... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Balancing brand engagement for Gen Z, millennial and Gen X travelers
By Alison Winch - CodeGen | October 3, 2022
Travel companies should prepare for the post-digital era and develop creative strategies to engage... Read More
Nezasa adds flight routing optimization tech with TripYeah acquisition
News / Technology
Nezasa adds flight routing optimization tech with TripYeah acquisition
By Jill Menze | October 3, 2022
Nezasa will integrate TripYeah’s flight route optimization technology into its portfolio of solutions... Read More
Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
News / Technology
Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2022
Carbon offsetting programs are increasingly getting called out for how cheap they are and questioned... Read More
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News / Technology
Microsoft on the trends and tech shaping travel
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2022
A Microsoft executive outlines the rapidly changing travel landscape and technologies to look out for.... 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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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