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.

Guesty acquires MyVR as consolidation continues in short-term rentals
News / Technology
Guesty acquires MyVR as consolidation continues in short-term rentals
By Jill Menze | April 8, 2021
With MyVR, Guesty says it “effectively makes the company the largest short-term rental property... Read More
As governments diverge on health passports, consumers accept them
News / Technology
As governments diverge on health passports, consumers accept them
By Linda Fox | April 7, 2021
Fear of having personal information compromized by hackers is the main concern of travelers when it... Read More
How digital health passes bring biometrics in aviation much closer
News / Technology
How digital health passes bring biometrics in aviation much closer
By Linda Fox | April 7, 2021
Progress in facial recognition technology and reduced development costs are bringing seamless travel... Read More
Xie Zhu lands $46M for smart hotel technology
News / Technology
Xie Zhu lands $46M for smart hotel technology
By Linda Fox | April 2, 2021
This latest investment comes on top of $37 million in funding announced in January 2020.... Read More
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News / Technology
Redeam plans to expand activities platform after $12M funding round
By Kevin May | April 1, 2021
The Series B round was led by Vertical Venture Partners and Thayer Ventures. Other existing... Read More
Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip
News / Technology
Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip
By Jill Menze | March 31, 2021
As part of the deal, Webjet has agreed to a second optional tranche of $4.2 million for a total of... Read More
Venza acquires CyberTek in hospitality security technology roll-up
News / Technology
Venza acquires CyberTek in hospitality security technology roll-up
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2021
Venza says its acquisition of CyberTek will boost its service for hotel customers.... Read More
Sounding Off: The truest test of a travel brand? Disruption
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: The truest test of a travel brand? Disruption
By PhocusWire | March 26, 2021
This will be found in a combination of honesty, the speed with which a brand makes good on refunds,... Read More
Travel recovery goes beyond planes in the sky - it requires customer empathy
Opinion / Technology
Travel recovery goes beyond planes in the sky - it requires customer empathy
By Simon Dempsey - AviLabs | March 25, 2021
Winning business is hard. Most successful companies will tell you that retaining customers is far... Read More
My Method… How digitizing an IHG hotel helped save both time and money
News / Technology
My Method… How digitizing an IHG hotel helped save both time and money
By Aaron Belton - DocMX | March 25, 2021
With DocMX, the InterContinental Cascais-Estoril automated daily revenue audits by around 90%, saving... Read More
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