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.

Gen Z reignites traveler affinity for mobile apps
News / Technology
Gen Z reignites traveler affinity for mobile apps
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2018
Generation Z travelers are looking for mobile apps and services to help them budget and plan trips as... Read More
VIDEO: The promise of voice tech for travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: The promise of voice tech for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2018
Voice technology has been one of the hottest topics of 2018, as both Google and Amazon ramp up their... Read More
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News / Distribution
U.S. airlines offer rare unified view on their dream retail world
By Linda Fox | November 26, 2018
The days of a one-size-fit-all experience on airlines are gone, but the technology that facilitates a... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Technically Speaking - Laura Miller of InterContinental Hotels Group
By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2018
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) named Laura Miller chief information officer in February 2018,... Read More
Airplus partners with Pana for app-based booking and payment service
News / Technology
Airplus partners with Pana for app-based booking and payment service
By Linda Fox | November 23, 2018
Travel payments specialist AirPlus International is hoping to improve the travel process for... Read More
VIDEO: New kids on the block, rethinking travel and laughing at the Dark Ages
News / Technology
VIDEO: New kids on the block, rethinking travel and laughing at the Dark Ages
By Kevin May | November 22, 2018
The travel industry is forever being told about a new breed of traveler dramatically altering consumer... Read More
Lufthansa sees momentum for NDC in 2019, introduces incentives to drive adoption
News / Distribution
Lufthansa sees momentum for NDC in 2019, introduces incentives to drive adoption
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2018
Lufthansa is expecting bookings via its NDC channels to gain momentum in the next year as an... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Trajectory of hospitality and travel tech: Three essential points for vendor success
By Andrew Sanders - DataArt | November 20, 2018
Although historically the hotel industry has been slow to adopt new technologies, the current climate... Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: IBM on how blockchain will - and won't - impact travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 20, 2018
When it comes to blockchain, focus on the business concepts and not the technology.... Read More
Sabre to acquire Farelogix in $360M deal, touts benefits to entire industry
News / Distribution
Sabre to acquire Farelogix in $360M deal, touts benefits to entire industry
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2018
Sabre acquires Farelogix to accelerate its next-gen distribution strategy, with claims that the NDC... 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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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