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.

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News / Technology
EasyJet app finds destinations, flights from Instagram photos
By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2018
EasyJet has created a new visual search tool in its mobile app that allows users to find European... Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre talks up speed and smart retailing as it launches airline platform
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2018
Sabre has unveiled its retail platform with Aeroflot, Ethiopian and Etihad as launch partners.... Read More
Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition
News / Technology
Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition
By Kevin May | October 3, 2018
Trekksoft has made its second acquisition of 2018 with the buy out of Austrian tech provider for... Read More
Hopper nabs $100M, wants to be "number-one mobile travel marketplace in the world"
News / Technology
Hopper nabs $100M, wants to be "number-one mobile travel marketplace in the world"
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018
Hopper is initiating a massive growth strategy fueled by a $100 million Series D financing round... Read More
How to manage social media marketing burnout
News / Technology
How to manage social media marketing burnout
By Viewpoints | October 3, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Volkan Cagsal, CEO of Adphorus. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the... Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: FareHarbor on being acquired by Booking.com
By Kevin May | October 3, 2018
In what has been a transformative year for tours and activities, perhaps one development stood out... Read More
Hopper secures $100 million Series D
News / Technology
Hopper secures $100 million Series D
By Martin Cowen | October 3, 2018
Hopper has raised CA$130m ($100 million) in a Series D round with the cash earmarked to expand its... Read More
KLM adds AR bag size check feature to Messenger, eDreams adds to its app
News / Technology
KLM adds AR bag size check feature to Messenger, eDreams adds to its app
By Marisa Garcia | October 3, 2018
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has extended its augmented reality (AR) hand baggage size check feature,... Read More
Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups
News / Startups
Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2018
Russia-based S7 Group, which already includes an airline and space program, is turning its attention... Read More
Trainline seeks obvious and not so obvious skills from its data science team
From Our Partners / Technology
Trainline seeks obvious and not so obvious skills from its data science team
By Sponsored Content | October 1, 2018
Sponsored by EyeForTravel In the past year alone, the data team at Trainline has grown from ten to... 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