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.

Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Destygo
Interview / Technology
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Destygo
By PhocusWire | June 7, 2018
Guillaume Laporte, co-founder and CEO of Destygo, pitches the business at Phocuswright Europe 2018,... Read More
A Step in the right direction for blockchain and travel?
Opinion / Technology
A Step in the right direction for blockchain and travel?
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | June 6, 2018
Distributed ledgers via blockchain came to most people's attention as the underlying technology... Read More
Roadmap receives €4 million funding boost to further develop business travel app
News / Technology
Roadmap receives €4 million funding boost to further develop business travel app
By Rob Gill | June 6, 2018
Business travel app Roadmap has secured €4 million in funding to further develop its platform and... Read More
hotels skeptical ai
Opinion / Technology
Are hoteliers too skeptical of artificial intelligence?
By Klaus Kohlmayr - IDEAS | June 5, 2018
Despite the negative depictions in science fiction and widespread public concern over privacy,... Read More
Amadeus on the constantly evolving online travel landscape
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Amadeus on the constantly evolving online travel landscape
By PhocusWire | June 4, 2018
Europe's travel business will reach the long-awaited tipping point within a few years of more business... Read More
Mews raises €6M to expand property management services
News / Technology
Mews raises €6M to expand property management services
By Jill Menze | June 4, 2018
Cloud-based property management system Mews has nabbed €6 million in Series A funding to develop its... Read More
11 ideas for airlines, generated from Mary Meeker’s latest report
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11 ideas for airlines, generated from Mary Meeker’s latest report
By Sponsored Content | June 4, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Mike Slone, chief experience officer for Travelaer.. A few days ago, KPCB... Read More
roadmap funding
News / Technology
Roadmap raises $4.6M to expand corporate travel offerings
By Jill Menze | June 1, 2018
Corporate travel management platform Roadmap has raised $4.6 million in Series A funding. Newion... Read More
QOTW: Something about an invasion of privacy
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about an invasion of privacy
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2018
Quote from Clayton Reid, CEO of MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Worldpay on the mobile payment journey
News / Technology
Worldpay on the mobile payment journey
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2018
Did you know that 50% of people would be happy to provide biometric data to make a payment?... 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