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.

The economic benefits of a tech-first traveler safety strategy
Opinion / Technology
The economic benefits of a tech-first traveler safety strategy
By Michael Becker - GeoSure | September 6, 2019
Technology can be the key to improving traveler safety and confidence, ultimately creating economic... Read More
Travelport EasyJet voice search in app
News / Technology
Travelport creates voice search for EasyJet’s app
By Mitra Sorrells | September 5, 2019
Dubbed “Speak Now,” the search tool has been created by Travelport using Google Cloud’s natural... Read More
How SCA will affect the travel industry
From Our Partners / Technology
How SCA will affect the travel industry
By Eric Liebman and Marc Van Puyvelde | September 5, 2019
We look at the timeline and milestones for the SCA roll-out and the impact of different SCA use... Read More
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News / Technology
Fornova lands $7M in funding, plots rollout of business intelligence tech for hotels
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2019
Hotel distribution and business intelligence specialist Fornova has announced funding of $7 million... Read More
SITA report digital travelers driving strategy
News / Technology
“Post-digital” generations driving airline and airport IT strategy by 2025
By Mitra Sorrells | September 4, 2019
A significant demographic shift is taking place that airline and airport IT leaders say will be the... Read More
LIVE: Interviews at World Aviation Festival 2019
News / Technology
LIVE: Interviews at World Aviation Festival 2019
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2019
Alongside moderating the Airline Retail Summit, we have interviews lined up with airlines and vendors... Read More
Marriott picks BookingPal as exclusive tech partner for home-rental unit
News / Technology
Marriott picks BookingPal as exclusive tech partner for home-rental unit
By Jill Menze | September 3, 2019
Marriott International has selected BookingPal as the exclusive technology partner for its... Read More
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News / Technology
OYO acquires data shop Danamica to help drive dynamic pricing in rentals
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2019
OYO is seeking to refine its dynamic pricing capabilities for vacation rentals through the acquisition... Read More
My Method... How Expedia thinks about cloud migration
News / Technology
My Method... How Expedia thinks about cloud migration
By Subbu Allamaraju - Expedia Group | September 3, 2019
Phocuswire asked Subbu Allamaraju, vice president of technology for Expedia Group, to highlight the... Read More
Q&A: Ritz-Carlton founder Horst Schulze on tech's role in luxury hotels
News / Technology
Q&A: Ritz-Carlton founder Horst Schulze on tech's role in luxury hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | September 3, 2019
Ritz-Carlton co-founder Horst Schulze shares his views on how the luxury category has changed, the... 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