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.

How can your smart watch and mobile help you boost hotel revenues on the go?
From Our Partners / Technology
How can your smart watch and mobile help you boost hotel revenues on the go?
By Apurva Chamaria - RateGain | November 5, 2019
Revenue managers need flexibility and responsiveness that comes from mobile notifications. And so we... Read More
Uber Q3 2019 earnings
News / Technology
Uber narrows losses in Q3, pledges profitability by 2021 and "magical company" aim
By Steven Lerner | November 5, 2019
The San Francisco-based rideshare company saw its revenue increase 30% year-over-year to $3.8 billion.... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Insurtech innovation can digitally transform the travel sector
By Patrick Young - Cover Genius | November 4, 2019
Digital transformation has the potential to radically reshape the world around us, from healthcare and... Read More
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News / Distribution
Travel marketers seeing benefits of trip optimization but challenged by privacy laws
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2019
Travel marketers say they're upping their game when it comes to optimizing the customer journey across... Read More
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News / Startups
Singapore Tourism Board opens accelerator to improve the visitor experience
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2019
Singapore Tourism has announced the first cohort of startups for its accelerator which has been set up... Read More
Lyft earnings q3 2019
News / Technology
Lyft reports uptick in revenue to $956M, keeps losing money in Q3 2019
By Steven Lerner | October 30, 2019
Despite the current losses, the company anticipates reaching profitability in terms of adjusted EBITDA... Read More
Pegasus and Travel Tripper go forward as Pegasus, unveil new platform
News / Distribution
Pegasus and Travel Tripper go forward as Pegasus, unveil new platform
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2019
Pegasus and Travel Tripper merged in February 2019 but have been kept separate so far. Now they move... Read More
LuckyApp crowdfunding
News / Technology
Travel app LuckyTrip crowdfunds £1.5M on Crowdcube, Syndicate Room
By Steven Lerner | October 30, 2019
LuckyTrip's latest crowdfunding campaigns - including £1 million from 1,879 investors on... Read More
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News / Technology
Integrated tech is still a dream in business travel
By Linda Fox | October 29, 2019
The survey from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives reveals that 72% of buyers... Read More
Richard Branson celebrates the first Virgin Galactic trade on the New York Stock Exchange
News / Technology
One small step for space tourism - Virgin Galactic merges with Social Capital Hedosophia, goes public
By Steven Lerner | October 29, 2019
With the merger between Virgin Galactic and Social Capital Hedosophia, anyone can now invest in a... 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