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.

Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise
News / Technology
Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise
By Jill Menze | January 21, 2021
Microsoft is backing a $2 billion funding round for General Motors’ driverless car unit Cruise as part... Read More
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News / Technology
ATPCO buys SITA’s Airfare Insight fare management system
By Mitra Sorrells | January 19, 2021
In the coming months, ATPCO and SITA will work together to integrate the Airfare Insight system into... Read More
Skyscanner pinpoints unserved routes for airlines via traveler intent tech
News / Technology
Skyscanner pinpoints unserved routes for airlines via traveler intent tech
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2021
Skyscanner is providing airlines with up-to-date information on traveler searches to uncover new... Read More
Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO
News / Technology
Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO
By Kevin May | January 15, 2021
The company works with the likes of Expedia, Delta Vacations, Priceline, CheapOAir, Suiteness and... Read More
What is the digital outlook for 2021 in business travel?
Opinion / Technology
What is the digital outlook for 2021 in business travel?
By Pascal Benn - Focus Travel Partnership | January 15, 2021
A travel management company operating in Jan 2021 will be faced with a whole new set of challenges... Read More
Scattershot COVID rules place travel on uncertain path in 2021
Opinion / Technology
Scattershot COVID rules place travel on uncertain path in 2021
By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | January 14, 2021
2021 is supposed to be the year that a COVID-19 vaccine saves travel. But if the first week was any... Read More
VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism
News / Technology
VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism
By PhocusWire | January 13, 2021
Now is the time for destinations to build strategies to manage the recovery and avoid some of the... Read More
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News / Technology
IATA Travel Pass digital health solution to be rolled out to major airlines in March
By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021
Travel Pass is a mobile app that helps travelers to store and manage their verified certifications for... Read More
VIDEO: How COVID-19 accelerated digital transformation in travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: How COVID-19 accelerated digital transformation in travel
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2021
Rachel Barger, senior vice president of global enterprise sales at Cisco Systems, speaks about... Read More
How tours, activities and attractions can future-proof operations following a rollercoaster ride
Opinion / Technology
How tours, activities and attractions can future-proof operations following a rollercoaster ride
By John Maguire - TripAdmit | January 12, 2021
Activity providers will need to make changes to future-proof their business and in order to do so they... Read More
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