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.

Airport shopping gets more convenient with mobile payments
News / Technology
Airport shopping gets more convenient with mobile payments
By Marisa Garcia | March 16, 2018
AtYourGate and mobile ordering platform Golo have partnered to introduce a new airport shopping app... Read More
How smart technology can help hotels ward off bed bugs
News / Technology
How smart technology can help hotels ward off bed bugs
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2018
Hotels are putting money toward technology upgrades such as keyless entry to give guests a better... Read More
ITB Berlin shines a light on blue chips and startups
News / Technology
ITB Berlin shines a light on blue chips and startups
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2018
ITB Berlin 2018, which took place last week, hosted 10,000 businesses from 186 countries and regions... Read More
Tujia top brass sees Airbnb collaboration as beneficial
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Tujia top brass sees Airbnb collaboration as beneficial
By Sponsored Content | March 15, 2018
This is an article from TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content... Read More
Voices that are more human than human
Notated News / Technology
Voices that are more human than human
March 14, 2018
The phone rings and you answer. It’s your mother.... Read More
Travelers now prefer travel apps to web for search and booking
News / Technology
Travelers now prefer travel apps to web for search and booking
By Viewpoints | March 13, 2018
This is a viewpoint from David MacHale, digital marketing director, Travelport Digital. Travelers have... Read More
digital-dawinism-sabre-hotels
News / Technology
Digital Darwinism: A concept for modern hotels
By Kevin May | March 13, 2018
"Connected consumerism and the influences of new technologies and services on human behavior disrupt... Read More
ANA funds $10 Million avatar quest at SXSW
News / Technology
ANA funds $10 Million avatar quest at SXSW
By Marisa Garcia | March 13, 2018
All Nippon Airways would like humans to have working avatars right here on Earth. During SXSW in... Read More
Voice series part 2 user experience
News / Technology
Voice tech in travel, part 2: UX and design
By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2018
The days of typing search terms into a browser or clicking through drop-down menus may be fading.... Read More
tnooz webinar replay: understanding the 'traveler of now'
News / Technology
tnooz webinar replay: understanding the 'traveler of now'
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2018
In order to be relevant and drive conversion for airline tickets, travel sellers need to provide the... 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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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.
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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