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.

Oracle buys hotel product upsell specialist Nor1
News / Technology
Oracle buys hotel product upsell specialist Nor1
By Kevin May | November 19, 2020
The company gives hotels the ability to analyze guest behavior patterns and upsell offers in a... Read More
VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020
Trueface deploys ethical facial recognition and shows how the responsible use of computer vision is... Read More
VIDEO: Cloudbeds - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Cloudbeds - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020
Cloudbeds is building the next-generation hospitality tech platform delivering feature flexibility... Read More
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News / Technology
Maidbot closes Series B led by makers of Lysol
By Mitra Sorrells | November 17, 2020
Maidbot and Lysol-maker RB will also collaborate to develop new commercial cleaning solutions.  ... Read More
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
News / Technology
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020
The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K.... Read More
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News / Technology
Tier raises $250M to expand mobility network around Europe
By Kevin May | November 12, 2020
The Series C round brings the total taken by way of external investment into Tier to $381 million over... Read More
How the acceleration of digital and sustainability trends is driving innovation in travel
News / Technology
How the acceleration of digital and sustainability trends is driving innovation in travel
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2020
While the industry is in no doubt as to how bad things have been, perhaps a little light at the end of... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Vaccines, government changes should inspire higher recovery goals
News / Technology
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Vaccines, government changes should inspire higher recovery goals
By Kevin May | November 10, 2020
If the chaos of 2020 is swiftly put behind us, then the devastating aspects of what has happened this... Read More
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
News / Technology
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
By Jill Menze | November 3, 2020
According to a report from Amadeus, COVID-19 has delayed Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)... Read More
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News / Technology
CTM acquires travel tech software provider Tramada
By Mitra Sorrells | November 3, 2020
The acquisition comes just one month after CTM purchased U.S.-based Travel & Transport.... Read More
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