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: Troop - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Troop - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 7, 2021
Troop is building a self-serving end-to-end meetings management technology to make organizing a... Read More
Using traveler journey data to make reentry less awkward
Opinion / Technology
Using traveler journey data to make reentry less awkward
By Mark McSpadden - Amex Global Business Travel | July 6, 2021
A new kind of data is needed to build up a picture of the corporate traveler experience now.... Read More
SITA claims automation will be the only way to tackle aviation's recovery challenge
News / Technology
SITA claims automation will be the only way to tackle aviation's recovery challenge
By Linda Fox | July 5, 2021
In addition to managing health requirements, airlines and airports need automation to improve the... Read More
Transreport secures additional government funding for accessible rail app
News / Technology
Transreport secures additional government funding for accessible rail app
By Linda Fox | July 5, 2021
Transreport app development is one of 30 projects seeking to improve the rail experience that received... Read More
VIDEO: ReTravel Technologies - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: ReTravel Technologies - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 2, 2021
ReTravel is an autonomous up-selling and cross-selling service for the travel industry designed to... Read More
Airports test virtual queuing for security checkpoints
News / Technology
Airports test virtual queuing for security checkpoints
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 1, 2021
Two airports are testing technology that would enable flyers to shorten the time they spend in TSA... Read More
How to rebuild employee confidence and accelerate your return to travel
Opinion / Technology
How to rebuild employee confidence and accelerate your return to travel
By Clayton Nelson - Egencia | June 30, 2021
What are the most important steps that travel managers can take to help their employees feel confident... Read More
Hotel payments: Is it time for a wake-up call?
From Our Partners / Technology
Hotel payments: Is it time for a wake-up call?
By Worldpay by FIS | June 29, 2021
As a hotelier, it's very likely that in recent times you've experienced a sea change in the way... Read More
Sounding Off: The complexities of autonomous vehicles won't go away just yet
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: The complexities of autonomous vehicles won't go away just yet
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2021
It will be, perhaps, only in 2022 and 2023 that autonomous driving becomes a serious agenda item on... Read More
Outdoorsy raises $120M to build out its Roamly insuretech unit
News / Technology
Outdoorsy raises $120M to build out its Roamly insuretech unit
By Kevin May | June 24, 2021
The deal is another sign that travel brands are catching the eye of investors when they create... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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