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 - Eric Breon of Vacasa
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Eric Breon of Vacasa
By Jill Menze | March 22, 2018
Coming to Vacasa with a background in venture capital and analytics, Eric Breon has since raised an... Read More
Esplorio’s newest feature opens the platform for public viewing
News / Technology
Esplorio’s newest feature opens the platform for public viewing
By Kerry Medina | March 22, 2018
When Esplorio first launched its app just over two years ago, the London-based startup offered a means... Read More
Digital Travel Summit | Las Vegas
By PhocusWire | March 21, 2018
The Digital Travel Summit, held at the Green Valley Ranch outside of Las Vegas, is from April 20 to... Read More
7 revealing insights on data-driven marketing from Cambridge Analytica at ITB
News / Technology
7 revealing insights on data-driven marketing from Cambridge Analytica at ITB
By Nick Vivion | March 21, 2018
Tnooz had been slated to do an interview with Cambridge Analytica's Chief Data Officer Dr. Alexander... Read More
Make hay while the Google Flights sun doesn't shine
News / Technology
Make hay while the Google Flights sun doesn't shine
By Martin Cowen | March 21, 2018
IdeaWorks' latest take on ancillaries analyses the apps of 15 low-cost carriers and finds that... Read More
Augmented reality doesn't have to be just a marketing gimmick
News / Technology
Augmented reality doesn't have to be just a marketing gimmick
By Marisa Garcia | March 21, 2018
KLM has been experimenting with Augmented Reality and how it might be applied to the customer journey.... Read More
The state of the computer reservation system nation
News / Technology
The state of the computer reservation system nation
By Kevin May | March 20, 2018
A major new study has shown how hotel chains are using technology to capture bookings, at the same... Read More
No one seems biometrically opposed but it's still going to take time
News / Technology
No one seems biometrically opposed but it's still going to take time
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2018
Biometric technology and its use for identity checks is evolving fast for a growing number of the... Read More
Amadeus Lufthansa biometric boarding
News / Technology
Amadeus and Lufthansa launch biometric boarding at LAX, plan US expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2018
Amadeus has developed facial recognition technology in partnership with Lufthansa that is now being... Read More
wrapup march 20 2018
Notated News / Technology
Revinate, SmarterTravel, Sabre and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | March 20, 2018
In today’s wrap-up of news in brief: Revinate partners with Protel… Sabre ups CRM game… SmarterTravel... Read More
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