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.

Corporate travel may hold key to moving the needle on sustainability
News / Technology
Corporate travel may hold key to moving the needle on sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells | March 25, 2022
An important question is what will be the impetus for real change – not just in the form of offsetting... Read More
Swvl buys mobility platform Door2Door for European expansion
News / Technology
Swvl buys mobility platform Door2Door for European expansion
By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022
The deal follows Dubai-based Swvl’s entry into the European market via its acquisition of mass transit... Read More
Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse
News / Technology
Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse
By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2022
Web3 consultant Steve Bambury says the virtual world of the metaverse is very real, and travel brands... Read More
Skyports raises $23M for electric air taxi, drone services
News / Technology
Skyports raises $23M for electric air taxi, drone services
By Jill Menze | March 24, 2022
London-based Skyports aims to change the way people move around their communities and reduce... Read More
Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel
News / Technology
Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2022
Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen discusses use cases for NFT and blockchain in travel, the move from being... Read More
Tire maker Bridgestone makes minority investment in May Mobility
News / Technology
Tire maker Bridgestone makes minority investment in May Mobility
By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022
Through the partnership, May Mobility will integrate Bridgestone’s tire-centric technologies into its... Read More
Holland America uses facial-recognition tech for passenger check-in
News / Technology
Holland America uses facial-recognition tech for passenger check-in
By Andrea Zelinski - Travel Weekly | March 23, 2022
The optional mBark program requires guests to upload a photo and pretravel information to Holland... Read More
VIDEO: Doing the right thing for sustainability in travel
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VIDEO: Doing the right thing for sustainability in travel
By PhocusWire | March 22, 2022
There are two emerging important themes that every travel brand should be considering as they try to... Read More
A call to airlines: start executing, stop innovating
Opinion / Technology
A call to airlines: start executing, stop innovating
By Irra Ariella Khi - Zamna | March 21, 2022
The technology required to support this for the industry already exists and is being deployed by... Read More
Sounding Off: Go modular, or go home, when it comes to tech interfaces
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Go modular, or go home, when it comes to tech interfaces
By PhocusWire | March 18, 2022
The industry can continue to at least hope that systems are built in a modular way that allow for easy... 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