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.

Atomize attracts €3.4M to address hospitality pricing challenges
News / Technology
Atomize attracts €3.4M to address hospitality pricing challenges
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2021
The company's funding is a precursor to Atomize's plan to list on the public markets in 2022.... Read More
Hospitality's recovery: Lessons for hoteliers from aviation
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Hospitality's recovery: Lessons for hoteliers from aviation
By Phelim Pekaar - P3 Hotel Software | September 8, 2021
As travel reopens, there are many lessons that hotels can learn from airlines about maximizing... Read More
VIDEO: Travel marketing under threat from Big Tech data changes
News / Technology
VIDEO: Travel marketing under threat from Big Tech data changes
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2021
Location marketing has become a useful tool for travel brands to understand where their customers are... Read More
How a travel tech company is looking to foster a gender‐balanced workforce
Opinion / Technology
How a travel tech company is looking to foster a gender‐balanced workforce
By Sabine Hansen - Amadeus | September 7, 2021
Even before we consider how the last 18 months have taken their toll on the journey toward gender... Read More
The next steps for travel are long and led by digital
Opinion / Technology
The next steps for travel are long and led by digital
By Koen Deryckere and Emily Weiss - Accenture | September 6, 2021
Why collaboration and investment in cloud and digital technology will make travel companies... Read More
Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck
News / Technology
Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2021
Flyr adds ancillary revenue capabilities and fare marketing technology to its existing revenue... Read More
VIDEO: That’s the way the web cookie crumbles
News / Technology
VIDEO: That’s the way the web cookie crumbles
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2021
Third-party cookies, in particular, are an important part of the travel marketer's strategy to... Read More
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News / Technology
OYO adds self-service onboarding tool to boost supply
By Mitra Sorrells | September 3, 2021
OYO says its new OYO 360 tool reduces the time it takes to bring new hotels into its system from 15... Read More
Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery
News / Technology
Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2021
Some believe cryptocurrencies have many applications in travel and their use could potentially aid the... Read More
Whim ground transport app creator MaaS Global secures €11M round
News / Technology
Whim ground transport app creator MaaS Global secures €11M round
By Kevin May | August 26, 2021
The Series B investment capital comes from a quartet of backers, bringing its total raised so far to... Read More
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Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
October 27, 2026
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