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.

TravelX, Air Europa launch NFT flight series
News / Technology
TravelX, Air Europa launch NFT flight series
By Jill Menze | April 11, 2022
Owners who purchase the NFTs will get special access to an Air Europa flight to Miami Beach.... Read More
AirAsia and Google unite to push super app potential
News / Technology
AirAsia and Google unite to push super app potential
By Kevin May | April 11, 2022
Google Cloud tech will be deployed to ensure users can access services at any time and on any device,... Read More
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News / Technology
Boeing looks to cloud to boost digital transformation
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2022
The airline manufacturer is partnering with Google and Microsoft to leverage cloud technology.... Read More
The solution to missed revenue opportunities in hospitality
Opinion / Technology
The solution to missed revenue opportunities in hospitality
By Max Starkov - hospitality consultant and strategist | April 8, 2022
Hotels should create an integrated revenue generation commercial team to optimize guest engagement and... Read More
MyDigitalOffice adds business intelligence data with Focal Revenue acquisition
News / Technology
MyDigitalOffice adds business intelligence data with Focal Revenue acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2022
This is the second acquisition by MyDigitalOffice in less than a year.... Read More
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News / Technology
SiteMinder consolidates products to create holistic platform for hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2022
The company describes its next-generation platform as putting “hotels at the center of their own... Read More
HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
News / Technology
HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022
HotelOnline provides e-commerce, distribution and digital marketing services to properties across... Read More
Fareportal takes stake in search tech company Search Machines
News / Technology
Fareportal takes stake in search tech company Search Machines
By Jill Menze | April 4, 2022
U.K.-based Search Machines helps large enterprises optimize and customize their search user... Read More
Buy-now-pay-later is an opportunity credit card issuers can't afford to pass up
From Our Partners / Technology
Buy-now-pay-later is an opportunity credit card issuers can't afford to pass up
By PhocusWire & Michelle Bruno | April 4, 2022
For many consumers, BNPL is better than the traditional layaway approach, which defers receipt of the... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Travel must learn from the messiness of humanity
By PhocusWire | April 1, 2022
Decision-making in online travel is often based only on what the platform can provide in terms of... 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