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.

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
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More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
A large survey from Marriott Bonvoy found that travelers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia are... Read More
3 innovators on reinvention, AI and metasearch's second act
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3 innovators on reinvention, AI and metasearch's second act
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 30, 2025
Skyscanner's Gareth Williams, Wego's Ross Veitch and Travel.jp's Kei Shibata... Read More
Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
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Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2025
Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base.... Read More
Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
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Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2025
Abingdon Software Group said the acquisition expands its portfolio of software products, accelerates... Read More
Mews brings agentic AI on board with acquisition of DataChat
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Mews brings agentic AI on board with acquisition of DataChat
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2025
DataChat, which was initially launched in 2017 as a research project, works in the retail, financial... Read More
What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life
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What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2025
The Meili co-founder shared his thoughts on "easy money" in travel technology and had some advice for... Read More
Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia
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Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia
By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2025
As part of the multiyear partnership, Grab invested an undisclosed amount in AV technology... Read More
Uber, WeRide launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
News / Technology
Uber, WeRide launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
By Abby Crotty | October 24, 2025
Vehicle operators will be present during the initial launch before the AVs transition to being fully... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
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