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.

Four ways to help women win in STEM
Opinion / Technology
Four ways to help women win in STEM
By Sharon Doyle - Travelport | March 9, 2022
Despite the push for gender equality in STEM careers, women are still the minority in these fields.... Read More
Fleetcor acquires Levarti to bolster tech for air passenger services
News / Technology
Fleetcor acquires Levarti to bolster tech for air passenger services
By Kevin May | March 8, 2022
U.K.-based Levarti has a passenger notification system for delays and cancellations, flight re-booking... Read More
VIDEO: Guest experience as the leading tactic in rentals
News / Technology
VIDEO: Guest experience as the leading tactic in rentals
By PhocusWire | March 7, 2022
If price is not the determining factor for a traveler to choose which product they're going to opt for... Read More
Climate expert Mike Berners-Lee sounds stark warning to travel
News / Technology
Climate expert Mike Berners-Lee sounds stark warning to travel
By Linda Fox | March 3, 2022
The industry is at a crunch point in time, whatever way it looks at the climate emergency and the... Read More
Mews continues tech spending spree with Bizzon acquisition
News / Technology
Mews continues tech spending spree with Bizzon acquisition
By Jill Menze | March 3, 2022
Point-of-sale software provider Bizzon is Mews’ second acquisition this month and fifth overall.... Read More
VIDEO: Why data and understanding customers is so important during the COVID recovery
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VIDEO: Why data and understanding customers is so important during the COVID recovery
By PhocusWire | March 1, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has given many travel, tourism and hospitality companies the opportunity to... Read More
VIDEO: Building a digital connection between airlines and passengers
News / Technology
VIDEO: Building a digital connection between airlines and passengers
By PhocusWire | February 28, 2022
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, SITA Lab’s Gustavo Piña explains how the airport experience is... Read More
Hotel guest platform Canary Technologies signs in with $15M investment
News / Technology
Hotel guest platform Canary Technologies signs in with $15M investment
By Kevin May | February 25, 2022
The total raised by the provider of a mobile guest management system for hotels now stands at $17... Read More
Vacasa adds smart-home tech to all properties
News / Technology
Vacasa adds smart-home tech to all properties
By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2022
Vacasa is covering the cost to install smart locks, custom Wi-Fi routers and noise-monitoring systems... Read More
SITA appoints company veteran David Lavorel as CEO
News / Technology
SITA appoints company veteran David Lavorel as CEO
By Kevin May | February 24, 2022
Joining in 2000 as a business process manager, Lavorel was most recently CEO of SITA's airports and... 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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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