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.

The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology
News / Technology
The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
Younger travelers are straying from the traditional booking path in favor of technology-fueled... Read More
Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
News / Technology
Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025
The test focused on self-service check-in as well as bag drop, security services and boarding.... Read More
TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations
News / Technology
TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations
By Morgan Hines | September 15, 2025
The new tools are aimed at reimagining how travelers discover and book tours that span multiple days.... Read More
Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI
News / Technology
Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025
Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Amadeus, Boatscribe, Ryanair and more...
By PhocusWire | September 12, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis
News / Technology
Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2025
Blade’s passenger business, which last year flew more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand... Read More
Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?
News / Technology
Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?
By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025
The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly... Read More
Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode
News / Technology
Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2025
A small behavioral study from Propellic examined how travelers interact with Google AI Mode and... Read More
Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
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Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025
The company, formerly called Holdbar, will use the investment to expand in the experiences market as... Read More
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