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.

Which payment methods are accepted by airline apps?
News / Technology
Which payment methods are accepted by airline apps?
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2018
As consumers diversify how they pay for things - using everything from debit and credit cards to... Read More
Consumers would prefer the Amazon of travel to be Amazon
News / Technology
Consumers would prefer the Amazon of travel to be Amazon
By Marisa Garcia | June 13, 2018
If consumers are anything to go by, then the top choice of consumer sites offering travel bookings... Read More
SITA Orlando biometric exit
News / Technology
Orlando airport first in U.S. to use biometric exit for all international flights
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2018
By October, outbound international passengers at Orlando International Airport will no longer need to... Read More
IDEAS introduces dynamic pricing product for hotels
News / Technology
IDEAS introduces dynamic pricing product for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2018
 Revenue management company IDEAS has created a new flexible pricing system intended to help... Read More
FEI on bringing the industry closer to equestrian sports
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FEI on bringing the industry closer to equestrian sports
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2018
Equestrian events are complicated for its participants to attend, not least because of the equipment... Read More
Voice search marketing strategies
News / Technology
Listen up: Travel marketers need to pay attention to voice search
By Stuart Butler - Fuel | June 12, 2018
There’s a lot of coverage in the media about Google, Amazon and Apple (ok, AND Microsoft) regarding... Read More
digital marketing part 2 social media
News / Technology
Modern travel marketing, part 2: Social media
By Jill Menze | June 11, 2018
For the second installment on modern travel marketing, we explore the power of social media and how it... Read More
Alice partners with Volara to fulfil guest requests made via Echo devices
News / Technology
Alice partners with Volara to fulfil guest requests made via Echo devices
By Rob Gill | June 8, 2018
Hotel operations system Alice is integrating voice requests made by guests through Amazon Echo devices... Read More
Facebook touts benefits of people-based travel marketing
News / Technology
Facebook touts benefits of people-based travel marketing
By Jill Menze | June 7, 2018
With so many content and review site options in the travel space, there’s a likelihood people shopping... Read More
concur ai business travel
News / Technology
Business travelers see AI as safe, are reluctant to share data
By Jill Menze | June 7, 2018
Business travelers believe artificial intelligence can make corporate travel safer, though many are... Read More
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Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
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The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
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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
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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