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.

How airlines can improve the post-COVID payment experience
Opinion / Technology
How airlines can improve the post-COVID payment experience
By Kristian Gjerding - CellPoint Digital | April 1, 2022
Airline payment managers can avoid a repeat of the lockdown refund chaos and ensure customers enjoy a... Read More
Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
News / Technology
Amadeus boosts airline revenue capabilities with Kambr acquisition
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022
A statement describes the acquisition as a “natural evolution” of the relationship between the two... Read More
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News / Technology
Rental monitoring solution Minut raises $14M Series B
By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2022
The Minut sensor monitors noise, occupancy, motion and temperature in vacation rental properties.... Read More
The art of “flirting” and generating revenue for hotels
Opinion / Technology
The art of “flirting” and generating revenue for hotels
By Shawn Tarter & Steve Turk | March 31, 2022
Investing in technology to entice travelers as they’re booking can help hoteliers drive incremental... Read More
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News / Technology
Psychology, emotion hold key to extraordinary travel experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2022
Ogilvy vice chairman Rory Sutherland and Immersion founder and neuroeconomist Paul Zak explain how... Read More
Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
News / Technology
Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2022
D-Edge was formed by Accor in 2019 by merging Fastbooking and Availpro.... Read More
VIDEO: Game-changing technology to define travel's future
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: Game-changing technology to define travel's future
By PhocusWire | March 29, 2022
In an interview with PhocusWire, tech chief Paula Felstead of Hotelbeds describes her first... Read More
cwt iata introduce carbon emissions calculators
News / Technology
CWT, IATA introduce carbon emissions calculators
By Jill Menze | March 29, 2022
The solutions help businesses meet emission reduction targets and travelers make more sustainable... Read More
Alaska Airlines tests tech at San Jose Airport
News / Technology
Alaska Airlines tests tech at San Jose Airport
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
The carrier is looking at all areas of the airport experience to see where technologies such as... Read More
Sounding Off: Metaverse requires a big change in perception to be accepted
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Metaverse requires a big change in perception to be accepted
By PhocusWire | March 25, 2022
The concept will need more than the promise of showcasing a destination or service for it to truly... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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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