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.

In The Big Chair – Noreen Henry of WayBlazer
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair – Noreen Henry of WayBlazer
By Mitra Sorrells | April 12, 2018
Hotel brands, travel tech providers, airline vacation packaging groups and others use Wayblazer’s... Read More
China is becoming the main event in travel tech
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China is becoming the main event in travel tech
By Sponsored Content | April 12, 2018
Sponsored by ITB. Technology has underpinned China's emergence as not only an important outbound... Read More
CarTrawler Splyt ride hailing partnership
News / Technology
CarTrawler puts ride-hailing into airline mobile apps
By Mitra Sorrells | April 12, 2018
CarTrawler, the technology platform that powers car rentals, chauffeurs, taxis and other ground... Read More
Sabre aims to break down walls as it "reimagines" business of travel
News / Technology
Sabre aims to break down walls as it "reimagines" business of travel
By Jill Menze | April 11, 2018
Sabre president and CEO Sean Menke has a new vision for how tech will reimagine the business of... Read More
KLM expands its digital marketing territory into podcasting
News / Technology
KLM expands its digital marketing territory into podcasting
By Michele McDonald | April 10, 2018
KLM has earned a name for itself in digital media, particularly YouTube and other social media. Now it... Read More
Blue Sky transport: From the earth to space and home again
By Marcia Garcia | April 10, 2018
Visionary designers shared their insights on the future of transportation, from automated cars, to... Read More
VIDEO: Business travel, supplier technology and customer ownership
News / Technology
VIDEO: Business travel, supplier technology and customer ownership
By Kevin May | April 10, 2018
There is an ongoing discussion around the idea that suppliers are gaining more control of the customer... Read More
Delta Air Lines' chat vendor discloses 6-month-old data breach
News / Technology
Delta Air Lines' chat vendor discloses 6-month-old data breach
By Michele McDonald | April 9, 2018
The payment data of a “small subset” of Delta Air Lines customers may have been exposed when [24]7.ai,... Read More
How China is pushing ecommerce further than any nation in the world's history
News / Technology
How China is pushing ecommerce further than any nation in the world's history
By Nick Vivion | April 9, 2018
This is a new weekly-ish column from the editorial staff that will cover current events from a direct... Read More
Mindful automation: these might not be the bots you're looking for
News / Technology
Mindful automation: these might not be the bots you're looking for
By Marisa Garcia | April 9, 2018
Sabre has published its latest Emerging Technology in Travel report, which looks at the top technology... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
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