Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

Can the convergence of revenue performance and guest intelligence propel the future of travel?
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Can the convergence of revenue performance and guest intelligence propel the future of travel?
By Vivek Bhogaraju and Antonio Figueiredo | December 16, 2020
We can already see travel coming back in some form and shape in certain parts of the world. In this... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Dr. Erik Lium of Mount Sinai Health System
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Dr. Erik Lium of Mount Sinai Health System
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Dr. Erik Lium, chief commercial... Read More
How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery
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How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery
By Jill Menze | December 16, 2020
Through its new Competency Partner program and work with organizations like Star Alliance, AWS is... Read More
VIDEO: Getting meaningful strategies and direction from travel data
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VIDEO: Getting meaningful strategies and direction from travel data
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2020
Speaking at The Phocuswright Conference, 3Victors CEO Rick Seaney explains how travel brands can best... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2020
Join our travel payments experts and gain valuable insights about redesigning your global payments... Read More
European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut
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European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2020
Over 80 initiatives have been folded into ten key areas for action including sustainability projects,... Read More
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WTTC proposes best practices for biometric digital identities to speed recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2020
The report provides detailed steps to create and implement biometric-enabled digital identities that... Read More
Projecting travel trends for a COVID-19 Christmas
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Projecting travel trends for a COVID-19 Christmas
By Eric Bamberger - Zeta Global | December 11, 2020
In addition to being health-conscious, the few people who do travel this Christmas season will be more... Read More
Journera captures five travel brands to its connected trip platform
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Journera captures five travel brands to its connected trip platform
By Kevin May | December 10, 2020
The data exchange service has signed 3Sixty Duty Free, Way.com, Exceptional Stays, Parking Access... Read More
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Tips for addressing burn-out with smaller teams and unpredictable demand
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2020
It’s critical for hotels to spot burn-out signals, proactively boost morale, and leverage technology... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 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
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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