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.

the shared hotel room
Opinion / Technology
Why hotel rooms belong to guests - not hoteliers
By David Goldstone - DigiValet | May 17, 2018
Airbnb and other “shared economy” businesses have raised the bar for travel providers who wish to... Read More
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #12
News / Technology
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #12
By Kevin May | May 17, 2018
The PundIT Show returns to the video format for two episodes recorded during our sister brand... Read More
Google says forget app versus mobile web, it's app and mobile web
News / Technology
Google says forget app versus mobile web, it's app and mobile web
By Martin Cowen | May 16, 2018
A recent Think with Google article suggests that "app versus mobile web" arguments should be consigned... Read More
Travelport digital engagement
News / Technology
Technology is driving "tidal wave of change" for booming travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells | May 15, 2018
The combination of strong economies around the world and rapid developments in technology are causing... Read More
Security series part 2 GDPR
News / Technology
Unlocking travel security, part 2: The looming GDPR deadline
By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2018
The European Parliament approved GDPR in 2016 and gave companies two years to prepare their systems... Read More
GoEuro's chief operating officer on APIs, organic growth and Berlin's startups
News / Technology
GoEuro's chief operating officer on APIs, organic growth and Berlin's startups
By Martin Cowen | May 14, 2018
This is the latest in a series of articles spun out of tnoozLIVE@ITB, recorded live over three days at... Read More
QOTW: Something about a battle of wills
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about a battle of wills
By PhocusWire | May 11, 2018
Quote from Bill Carroll, independent analyst for Phocuswright and PhD.... Read More
AI and tracking data: looking beyond the travel industry
Opinion / Technology
AI and tracking data: looking beyond the travel industry
By Simon Tomlinson - SITA | May 11, 2018
The combination of artificial intelligence and tracking data will increasingly enable organizations to... Read More
Microsoft’s manifesto on corporate travel – a not so fast revolution
Opinion / Technology
Microsoft’s manifesto on corporate travel – a not so fast revolution
By Bill Carroll - Phocuswright | May 8, 2018
In 1848, German philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote The Communist Manifesto to recognize... Read More
Research Spotlight: The rise of mobile bookings
News / Technology
Research Spotlight: The rise of mobile bookings
By Jill Menze | May 7, 2018
Bookings via mobile are growing faster than through any other channel - with mobile websites and apps... 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