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.

VIDEO: Amadeus - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Amadeus - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 29, 2019
Amadeus for Developers empowers innovators to build AI-driven travel solutions by offering open... Read More
VIDEO: Google on machine learning having an impact on online travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Google on machine learning having an impact on online travel
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2019
A Tech Talk from Google at the Phocuswright Conference 2019 highlights areas where machine learning... Read More
VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the tech trends shaping the travel industry
News / Technology
VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the tech trends shaping the travel industry
By Jill Menze | November 26, 2019
At The Phocuswright Conference 2019, journalist Kara Swisher said recurring revenue bundles, augmented... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
B2B travel payments: It’s time to improve the experience
By Mastercard | November 25, 2019
It seems that business to business payments across the travel space have a long way to go to catch up... Read More
Brand Business - Norbert Richard Meinike of Blacklane
Interview / Technology
Brand Business - Norbert Richard Meinike of Blacklane
By Steven Lerner | November 22, 2019
Blacklane's Norbert Richard Meinke speaks with PhocusWire about his role as director of marketing.... Read More
VIDEO: Chamath Palihapitiya on Google, Facebook, WeWork and space tourism
News / Technology
VIDEO: Chamath Palihapitiya on Google, Facebook, WeWork and space tourism
By Kevin May | November 21, 2019
Social Capital founder and CEO Chamath Palihapitiya sat down for two thought-provoking interviews at... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Why voice is the travel marketers’s next destination
By Joel Davis - Mighty Social | November 20, 2019
A new voice-enabled era for travel is coming, and now is the time for brands to take advantage of it.... Read More
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News / Technology
Google Maps adds local language help for travelers, plots guides feature
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2019
Google Maps has launched a translation service through Google Translate that helps users navigate... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2020: ConnexPay
Interview / Technology
Hot 25 Startups 2020: ConnexPay
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019
Connexpay acts as a C2B2B intermediary, which transforms payment acceptance and insurance for travel... Read More
Amadeus talks trends, Innovation and platform
From Our Partners / Technology
Amadeus talks trends, Innovation and platform
By Mark Bedard | November 18, 2019
If the current hospitality industry could be summed up in a single word it could be this: evolution.... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
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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
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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