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.

Air New Zealand and Google Pixel
News / Technology
Air New Zealand, Google test real-time language translation
By Mitra Sorrells | January 8, 2018
Air New Zealand is equipping its employees with real-time language translation capabilities via... Read More
Ryanair, Yatra, Concur and more news briefs today...
Notated News / Technology
Ryanair, Yatra, Concur and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | January 8, 2018
In our latest wrap-up of news in brief: Ryanair transfers with CarTrawler... Yatra targets... Read More
Worldpay’s Talk Travel Forum New York
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Worldpay’s Talk Travel Forum New York
By Sponsored Content | January 8, 2018
Sponsored by Worldpay. Worldpay is hosting its first-ever Talk Travel Forum. Join one of the largest... Read More
Chrome River Technologies raises additional $35 million from existing investors
News / Technology
Chrome River Technologies raises additional $35 million from existing investors
By Michele McDonald | January 5, 2018
Chrome River Technologies Inc., a developer of expense management and expense report software,... Read More
High seas high tech: How the cruise industry is innovating
News / Technology
High seas high tech: How the cruise industry is innovating
By PhocusWire | January 5, 2018
In the old days, high tech and a cruise didn’t go together. Cruises were a throwback to a time past,... Read More
Looming GDPR deadline tops list of challenges for travel tech buyers
News / Technology
Looming GDPR deadline tops list of challenges for travel tech buyers
By Mitra Sorrells | January 5, 2018
With less than five months until the massive new privacy regulation known as GDPR goes into effect,... Read More
Virtual assistant Mezi pivots to travel, finds its niche
News / Technology
Virtual assistant Mezi pivots to travel, finds its niche
By Kerry Medina | January 5, 2018
Following its initial launch as a virtual shopping assistant, Mezi has found success as a chatbot-led... Read More
Bitcoin least interesting use of Blockchain, so there
Notated News / Technology
Bitcoin least interesting use of Blockchain, so there
By Andrew Keys - ConsensyMedia | January 4, 2018
Bitcoin is the Generation 0 of blockchain technology… the opening act… the gateway drug … the first... Read More
Invest in emerging technologies, but don’t forget about guest experience
From Our Partners / Technology
Invest in emerging technologies, but don’t forget about guest experience
By Sponsored Content | January 4, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Robert Meza, global head of travel partnerships at the ENTERTAINER. On my... Read More
Didi starts to firm up global network, buys Brazilian partner
News / Technology
Didi starts to firm up global network, buys Brazilian partner
By Martin Cowen | January 4, 2018
Didi Chuxing has bought Brazil's biggest ride-hailing business 99 for a reported $1 billion. The deal... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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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