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.

The wake-up call in security that travel brands need to listen to
News / Technology
The wake-up call in security that travel brands need to listen to
By Linda Fox | April 1, 2019
Security breaches in travel are rising - IBM gives some indication as to the reasons why and how much... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
It's time to decide - standardize technology in activities, or not?
By Stephen Joyce - Rezgo | April 1, 2019
The sector is perhaps too far down the path with connectivity to be saved by standards, but a focused... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Nadim El Manawy
Interview / Technology
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Nadim El Manawy
By PhocusWire | April 1, 2019
Launched in early 2018, Arise uses distributed ledger technology to help hotels control the... Read More
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News / Online
When right goes wrong for travelers in A/B website testing
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2019
A/B testing has become a big part of what online travel agencies do to introduce new functionality and... Read More
PSD2: How to maximize benefits and minimize the impact of 3DS and SCA on your travel company
From Our Partners / Technology
PSD2: How to maximize benefits and minimize the impact of 3DS and SCA on your travel company
By Worldpay | March 29, 2019
Urgent things to learn: a payment directive shall require new customer authentication to be applied to... Read More
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News / Technology
As Amadeus embarks on cloud journey, Expedia keeps it real
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2019
Amadeus has begun migrating services to the cloud beginning with its Master Pricer shopping... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! AI: No longer just a buzzword for airline growth
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! AI: No longer just a buzzword for airline growth
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2019
You hear a lot about AI today, but did you know that many airlines... Read More
Why hoteliers should jump on the personalization bandwagon
From Our Partners / Technology
Why hoteliers should jump on the personalization bandwagon
By Diane Merlino | March 27, 2019
While technology plays a critical role on the facilitation side, the primary push for personalization... Read More
Activity tech provider BookingKit secures multimillion-euro round
News / Technology
Activity tech provider BookingKit secures multimillion-euro round
By Kevin May | March 26, 2019
The investment in the Germany-based company comes just over a year after its Series B round from the... Read More
Mobile technology, customer acquisition among top challenges for ground transit operators
News / Technology
Mobile technology, customer acquisition among top challenges for ground transit operators
By Jill Menze | March 26, 2019
According to a survey from CellPoint Mobile, ground transit operators in the United States are... 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