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.

How the flywheel of innovation is propelling business travel forward
Opinion / Technology
How the flywheel of innovation is propelling business travel forward
By Rob Greyber - Egencia | August 15, 2018
We are on the cusp of a new era in business travel. Advances in technology are driving us forward at... Read More
Life beyond walled gardens
News / Technology
Life beyond walled gardens
By Viewpoints | August 13, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Tom Rolph, VP of EMEA for Tapad. Walled gardens are the industry’s frenemies.... Read More
Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
News / Technology
Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018
As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion... Read More
CEO interview Cendyn Charles Deyo
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Charles Deyo of Cendyn
By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2018
Cendyn provides integrated technology platforms to drive sales and marketing performance in the travel... Read More
The most influential names in travel are coming - will you be there?
News / Technology
The most influential names in travel are coming - will you be there?
By PhocusWire | August 9, 2018
Join nearly 2,000 decision makers and C-level executives from global travel, tourism and hospitality... Read More
As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach
News / Distribution
As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018
Amadeus is building out its Live Travel Space platform to keep itself and its customers at pace with... Read More
Look who's talking - tnoozLIVE@GBTA running order
From Our Partners / Technology
Look who's talking - tnoozLIVE@GBTA running order
By Sponsored Content | August 9, 2018
Sponsored by BCD Travel. The interview schedule for tnoozLIVE@GBTA presented by BCD Travel is... Read More
HRS rate filtering tool
News / Technology
HRS tool eliminates incorrect hotel rates in business booking channels
By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2018
Business travel management company HRS is preparing to launch a filtering tool to prevent incorrect... Read More
Travelport business travel survey
News / Technology
Business travelers divided over whether to allow GPS tracking during work trips
By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2018
GPS-tracking is a tool companies can use to know the location of their employees traveling for... Read More
Klook earmarks monster Series D for expansion, curation, tech and efficiencies
News / Technology
Klook earmarks monster Series D for expansion, curation, tech and efficiencies
By Rob Gill | August 9, 2018
In-destination booking platform Klook has secured another US$200 million funding and will expand into... 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