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.

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News / Technology
Price-predicting app Atta raises $3M to strengthen Asia partnerships, marketing efforts
By Steven Lerner | January 10, 2020
Atta Inc. will also use the funding to recruit engineers and increase partnerships in the region.... Read More
VIDEO: Delta's plan to trial personalized passenger information screens in airports
News / Technology
VIDEO: Delta's plan to trial personalized passenger information screens in airports
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2020
During a keynote at CES this week, Delta CEO Ed Bastian highlights some of the tech initiatives the... Read More
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News / Technology
Coupa Software acquires corporate travel technology provider Yapta
By Mitra Sorrells | January 8, 2020
Business spend management software company Coupa has acquired Yapta, which provides airfare and hotel... Read More
The digital travel revolution, next-gen consumers and the role of insurance
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The digital travel revolution, next-gen consumers and the role of insurance
By PhocusWire | January 6, 2020
Over the course of two interviews, PhocusWire spoke to Beth Godlin, president at the Aon Travel... Read More
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News / Technology
Inside the travel startup accelerator building sustainability tech for Asia Pacific
By Mitra Sorrells | January 6, 2020
Travel Lab Asia is an initiative of ADB Ventures, PATA and Plug and Play to spur clean technology... Read More
VIDEO: Why the travel industry needs tech-forward sustainability solutions
News / Technology
VIDEO: Why the travel industry needs tech-forward sustainability solutions
By Jill Menze | January 3, 2020
As part of our theme month on sustainability, Chris Adams of Miles Partnership and Michael Becker of... Read More
VIDEO: OAG on travel startups, access to data and connecting the dots for everyone
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VIDEO: OAG on travel startups, access to data and connecting the dots for everyone
January 2, 2020
Data and travel are merging at a pace unlike anything the market has seen before - something that... Read More
The next decade of change in the travel industry
Opinion / Technology
The next decade of change in the travel industry
By Abhijit Pal - Expedia Group | December 30, 2019
Expedia Group's head of research for the Travel Partners Group shares his predictions - some obvious... Read More
Origo builds out travel division with acquisition of The Booking Factory
News / Technology
Origo builds out travel division with acquisition of The Booking Factory
By Linda Fox | December 27, 2019
PMS-tech specialist The Booking Factor has been acquired by Origo, an Icelandic IT company.... Read More
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News / Technology
AI-powered bot Eddy Travels lands $500K inaugural round for market expansion
By Steven Lerner | December 27, 2019
Techstars Toronto, Practica Capital and Open Circle Capital VCs led the round, with participation... Read More
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Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
October 27, 2026
Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
As AI streamlines booking processes, it adds complexity to tax compliance, with information often lost... Read More
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
October 21, 2026
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
New research from Allianz Partners highlights how travel protection and proactive support during... Read More
How adventure travel can help brands meet changing traveler expectations
October 15, 2026
How adventure travel can help brands meet changing traveler expectations
As travelers seek more immersive experiences, adventure travel offers brands new opportunities to... Read More