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.

VIDEO: Uplift on riding the buy-now-pay-later wave
News / Technology
VIDEO: Uplift on riding the buy-now-pay-later wave
By PhocusWire | January 14, 2022
CEO Brian Barth discusses how the concept might evolve next, usage rates of the services, partner... Read More
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Sounding Off: A major - and overdue - power shift is coming to travel
By PhocusWire | January 14, 2022
Self-sovereign decentralized identity solutions are coming to travel and will give consumers... Read More
Report reveals poor gender diversity at top of travel tech
News / Technology
Report reveals poor gender diversity at top of travel tech
By Kevin May | January 13, 2022
Just 12.5% of the top 350 travel technology companies are led by a woman, with a similar figure for... Read More
Airline tech chiefs prioritize investment in cybersecurity, cloud services
News / Technology
Airline tech chiefs prioritize investment in cybersecurity, cloud services
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2022
SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights study reveals 61% of airlines see IT investment increasing in... Read More
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News / Technology
Airports trade group displeased about 5G agreement
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 13, 2022
Airports Council International North America CEO Kevin Burke said the list of airports getting a 5G... Read More
TravelPerk raises $115M round, adds ex-Booking.com CEO to board
News / Technology
TravelPerk raises $115M round, adds ex-Booking.com CEO to board
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2022
The $115 million Series D comes just nine months after a $160 million investment (also a... Read More
Disney looks to the metaverse for more immersive experiences
News / Technology
Disney looks to the metaverse for more immersive experiences
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2022
The Disney technology includes a projection device, and tracking system, enabling virtual effects to... Read More
Fly Now Pay Later takes off with $75M investment round
News / Technology
Fly Now Pay Later takes off with $75M investment round
By Kevin May | January 11, 2022
The latest injection of capital brings the total invested in the U.K.-based staggered travel payment... Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: How DeFi tokens can reinvent travel loyalty
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022
Coras CEO Mark McLaughlin explains how blockchain-based tokens can solve problems inherent in existing... Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: How SSI eliminates friction, adds control for travelers
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of technology professionals discuss the benefits of... Read More
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