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.

Augmented reality is the next mass media – are you ready for the revolution?
News / Technology
Augmented reality is the next mass media – are you ready for the revolution?
By Viewpoints | April 3, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Chris Elson, client development manager at Diverse Interactive. Hate it or... Read More
This company pairs science with IoT connectivity to kill bed bugs in hotels
News / Technology
This company pairs science with IoT connectivity to kill bed bugs in hotels
By Nick Vivion | April 3, 2018
It's been said before: sometimes technology is a solution in search of a problem. The tech-obsessed... Read More
wrapup april 2 2018
Notated News / Technology
Amadeus, Hotelbeds, Interjet and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | April 2, 2018
Amadeus adds tours from Bookingkit… Hotelbeds group succeeds through its API… Interjet signs deal with... Read More
Mobile app fraud is on the rise,  and what you can do about it
News / Technology
Mobile app fraud is on the rise, and what you can do about it
By Michele McDonald | April 2, 2018
Mobile travel apps rank fourth among the hardest hit by fraudsters, following shopping, gaming and... Read More
AI analysis, part 1: Travel tech giants
News / Technology
AI analysis, part 1: Travel tech giants
By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2018
The ubiquity of artificial intelligence is evident in the fact that the abbreviation “AI” is now a... Read More
PODCAST: Phocuswire PundIT Show #10
News / Technology
PODCAST: Phocuswire PundIT Show #10
By Kevin May | March 30, 2018
We devote the latest episode of the PundIT Show to all things voice technology, marking the end of our... Read More
Is Delta becoming a cutting edge tech company right before our eyes?
News / Technology
Is Delta becoming a cutting edge tech company right before our eyes?
By Marisa Garcia | March 29, 2018
OK, first, yes, aviation and aeronautics are technologies themselves. And Delta’s long-established MRO... Read More
Startup Pitch: Criton gives hotels the platform to develop apps for guests
News / Technology
Startup Pitch: Criton gives hotels the platform to develop apps for guests
By Martin Cowen | March 29, 2018
Edinburgh-based Criton is tapping into the guest experience market by helping accommodation providers... Read More
Airlines only beginning to tap into mobile growth potential
News / Technology
Airlines only beginning to tap into mobile growth potential
By Marisa Garcia | March 28, 2018
Few airlines are making the most of the bookings and ancillary potential of mobile platforms according... Read More
Predicting the future: How airlines can be proactive around flight delays
Opinion / Technology
Predicting the future: How airlines can be proactive around flight delays
By Fraser McGibbon - SITA | March 28, 2018
Today we live in uncertain times with one out of every four flights not operating on time. Many would... Read More
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