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.

A revenue management perspective on 2017 and the coming year
News / Technology
A revenue management perspective on 2017 and the coming year
By PhocusWire | December 21, 2017
Revenue management businesses are on the front line of many issues facing hoteliers today. As the... Read More
An airline perspective on 2017 and the coming year
News / Technology
An airline perspective on 2017 and the coming year
By Marisa Garcia | December 21, 2017
As we get ready to wave goodbye to a busy 2017, tnooz asked Finnair chief digital officer CDO Katri... Read More
Amadeus Ventures, Jetstar and other news briefs today...
Notated News / Technology
Amadeus Ventures, Jetstar and other news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017
In our latest wrap-up of news in brief: Situm backed by Amadeus Ventures... Jetstar signs with... Read More
Passenger experience top priority for connected aircraft by 2020
News / Technology
Passenger experience top priority for connected aircraft by 2020
By Jill Menze | December 20, 2017
Airlines are committing to enhancing the passenger experience by upping their investment in connected... Read More
tnooz hackathon @ HEDNA | Austin
News / Technology
tnooz hackathon @ HEDNA | Austin
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017
tnooz is excited to collaborate with HEDNA, the global forum advancing hospitality distribution, on... Read More
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Technology
Opinion / Technology
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Technology
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017
The problem with technology as a term in the travel industry is that it’s now so ubiquitous that it... Read More
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Call Centers and Mobile AR
News / Technology
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Call Centers and Mobile AR
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017
Technologies at the opposite end of the spectrum - but important considerations for any travel brand... Read More
Webinar wrap - personalization, seamless travel, automation, customer experience (one of two)
News / Technology
Webinar wrap - personalization, seamless travel, automation, customer experience (one of two)
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017
Personalisation and payments, big data and even bigger opportunities, automated expenses and emotional... Read More
Indoor mapping specialist Situm is latest investment for Amadeus Ventures
News / Technology
Indoor mapping specialist Situm is latest investment for Amadeus Ventures
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2017
Amadeus Ventures has invested in indoor mapping specialist Situm which uses GPS to help travellers use... Read More
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Seven challenges for airlines
Opinion / Technology
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Seven challenges for airlines
By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | December 20, 2017
There are a common themes, indeed, common challenges that we at OpenJaw find when we meeting with our... Read More
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