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.

Payments app Klarna enters travel with Inspirock acquisition
News / Technology
Payments app Klarna enters travel with Inspirock acquisition
By Jill Menze | October 25, 2021
Using Inspirock's technology, Klarna will enable its customers to buy now and pay later for travel.... Read More
Sounding Off: Urban air mobility may not hit travel at a massive scale
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Urban air mobility may not hit travel at a massive scale
By PhocusWire | October 22, 2021
There is no doubt that UAM is likely to become a fixture in the world of travel and transportation in... Read More
Innovation chief envisions big future for AI and biometrics at U.S. airports
News / Technology
Innovation chief envisions big future for AI and biometrics at U.S. airports
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | October 21, 2021
AI, coupled with multinational information sharing, will bring a day relatively soon when... Read More
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News / Technology
HT Aero raises $500M for urban air mobility company
By Jill Menze | October 20, 2021
HT Aero, which is backed by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng, is developing a model... Read More
Urban air mobility is taking off - every travel brand needs a plan
Opinion / Technology
Urban air mobility is taking off - every travel brand needs a plan
By Scott Davidson - Accenture | October 19, 2021
The disruptive potential of urban air mobility is such that no travel company can afford to wait... Read More
Princess Cruises president John Padgett on driving brand, tech innovation
News / Technology
Princess Cruises president John Padgett on driving brand, tech innovation
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | October 19, 2021
The line's new president talks about how innovation adds value to vacations.... Read More
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All roads lead to SaaS in travel
By George Dumitru - WBE.travel | October 18, 2021
Ever since online travel became a thing when the internet took off in the late 1990s, the industry has... Read More
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News / Technology
Willingness to use apps, share health data increasing as travel opens
By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2021
Ninety-seven percent of respondents to an Amadeus survey say technology will increase their confidence... Read More
Microservice tech is the future for hotels, part 2
Opinion / Technology
Microservice tech is the future for hotels, part 2
By Anthony Hunt - Shiji Group | October 18, 2021
In the second part of his analysis of hotel PMS architecture%2c Shiji Group%27s Anthony Hunt explains... Read More
Sounding Off: Criticizing airlines is easy, changing them will be harder
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Criticizing airlines is easy, changing them will be harder
By PhocusWire | October 15, 2021
The first step by airlines must be an acceptance that there needs to be a root and branch makeover of... Read More
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Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
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Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
As AI streamlines booking processes, it adds complexity to tax compliance, with information often lost... Read More
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
October 21, 2026
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
New research from Allianz Partners highlights how travel protection and proactive support during... Read More
How adventure travel can help brands meet changing traveler expectations
October 15, 2026
How adventure travel can help brands meet changing traveler expectations
As travelers seek more immersive experiences, adventure travel offers brands new opportunities to... Read More