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.

United Airlines on the future of mobile and tracking performance
News / Technology
United Airlines on the future of mobile and tracking performance
By Marisa Garcia | March 7, 2018
Matt Lincoln, manager – Digital Insights and Optimization at United Airlines believes that having a... Read More
Hoteliers given control of revenue management via voice tools
News / Technology
Hoteliers given control of revenue management via voice tools
By Kevin May | March 6, 2018
"Industry first" alert! Travel technology provider Ideas claims it has the first integration of a... Read More
In The Big Chair - Clare Gilmartin of Trainline
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Clare Gilmartin of Trainline
By Kevin May | March 6, 2018
The former-eBay exec knows a lot about retail, expansion and customers - and can now add distribution,... Read More
Amadeus Video Solutions
News / Technology
Amadeus' new interactive videos encourage traveler search and shopping
By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2018
Amadeus has created a new solution to help travel brands, destination marketing organizations, and... Read More
What airlines stand to gain from better mobile apps
News / Technology
What airlines stand to gain from better mobile apps
By Jill Menze | March 6, 2018
Many airline mobile apps in the Asia Pacific region are still in their infancy when it comes to the... Read More
SITA report AI baggage handling
News / Technology
How AI could revolutionize baggage handling
By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2018
Baggage management is an enormous and complicated undertaking for airlines and airports. According to... Read More
Can artificial intelligence make baggage tracking better?
News / Technology
Can artificial intelligence make baggage tracking better?
By Marisa Garcia | March 6, 2018
IATA Resolution 753, which comes into effect this June, commits airlines to keeping track of baggage... Read More
Unisys aims to ease the travel experience for pets and their humans
News / Technology
Unisys aims to ease the travel experience for pets and their humans
By Michele McDonald | March 5, 2018
Anyone who has ever committed a pet to the cargo hold of a plane knows the anxiety of wondering... Read More
wrapup march 5 2018
Notated News / Technology
HomeToGo, Utrip, Vacasa and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | March 5, 2018
In today’s wrap-up of news in brief… HomeToGo expands South American presence… Cape Air and Utrip... Read More
Voice tech in travel, part 1: Brand adoption
News / Technology
Voice tech in travel, part 1: Brand adoption
By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2018
The days of typing search terms into a browser or clicking through drop-down menus may be fading.... Read More
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