Travel Industry Technology Trends

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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.

Another blockchain use case - the flying urban taxi market
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Another blockchain use case - the flying urban taxi market
By Sponsored Content | February 15, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Pamela Whitby, editor of EyeForTravel With the hype around blockchain in... Read More
China's road to becoming a technology superpower
Notated News / Technology
China's road to becoming a technology superpower
By Christina Larson - Wired | February 14, 2018
In the early 2000s, a corner of Beijing now often referred to as China’s Silicon Valley – was mostly... Read More
Duetto raises massive $80 million to push hotel tech platform
News / Technology
Duetto raises massive $80 million to push hotel tech platform
By Kevin May | February 14, 2018
Duetto can boast $143.2 million in funding rounds to date after landing a huge Series D investment of... Read More
Q&A: How blockchain is helping Webjet improve efficiency, cut costs for hotel bookings
News / Technology
Q&A: How blockchain is helping Webjet improve efficiency, cut costs for hotel bookings
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2018
When Microsoft announced in November 2016 that it was working with Australia-based online travel... Read More
New generation of business travellers demand new generation tech
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New generation of business travellers demand new generation tech
By Sponsored Content | February 14, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Dr Martin Buck, senior vice president for Messe Berlin GmbH. Travel... Read More
Planes, trains and auto-fill: The future of holiday buying is faster, smarter and simpler
News / Technology
Planes, trains and auto-fill: The future of holiday buying is faster, smarter and simpler
By Viewpoints | February 14, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Sébastien Pichon, industry manager, travel, at Google UK. When it comes to... Read More
Cool Cousin guide app blockchain
News / Startups
Local guide app Cool Cousin pivots to blockchain
By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2018
When Nadav Saadia and his co-founders launched “Cool Cousin” in 2016, they were aiming to create a new... Read More
Steps to successful personalization, how Emirates did it
News / Technology
Steps to successful personalization, how Emirates did it
By Marisa Garcia | February 13, 2018
Qubit has published a White Paper revealing top strategies to apply personalization in a meaningful... Read More
Iceland has Bitcoin power-suckers and overtourism to worry about
Notated News / Technology
Iceland has Bitcoin power-suckers and overtourism to worry about
By Chris Baraniuk - BBC | February 12, 2018
Academics and tourism leaders have discussed overtourism in Iceland (and elsewhere) for many years,... Read More
Blockhain travel loyalty programs
News / Technology
Decoding blockchain, part 2: Travel loyalty programs
By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2018
If we think of loyalty program rewards as a currency, it becomes easy to see why the current system is... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
September 9, 2025
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More