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.

Blockchain and a potential snafu with EU privacy law
Notated News / Technology
Blockchain and a potential snafu with EU privacy law
By David Meyer - IAPP | February 28, 2018
There's one huge problem on the horizon for blockchain: Europe's privacy push in the shape of its... Read More
The democratization of travel and the future of airline innovation
Opinion / Technology
The democratization of travel and the future of airline innovation
By Kevin Krone - Uplift | February 28, 2018
The airline business exists to bring people together. An important part of the industry’s mandate... Read More
Tech expands its reach into all aspects of hospitality
News / Technology
Tech expands its reach into all aspects of hospitality
By PhocusWire | February 28, 2018
Hospitality is the heartbeat of travel and tourism, with technology dictating the rhythms. The... Read More
Seamless Air Alliance marks radical pivot in evolution of inflight wifi
News / Technology
Seamless Air Alliance marks radical pivot in evolution of inflight wifi
By Marisa Garcia | February 28, 2018
It is not that long ago, even last week, that inflight wifi was viewed as a perk. But it’s growing... Read More
DHISCO, Travelport, RoomIT and more news briefs today...
Notated News / Technology
DHISCO, Travelport, RoomIT and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2018
In today's wrap-up of news in brief... DHISCO and Peakwork... Travelport and ACI Worldwide...... Read More
Blockchain cross border payments
News / Technology
Decoding blockchain, part 4: Cross-border payments
By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2018
Most of the headlines about blockchain have been about the implications of this emerging technology on... Read More
Travel managers told to check data and hold fire on booking hotels
News / Technology
Travel managers told to check data and hold fire on booking hotels
By Kevin May | February 26, 2018
Travel managers are missing out on getting heavily reduced rates on hotels because they are not... Read More
Booking.com first as Google rates UK travel sites on mobile friendliness
News / Technology
Booking.com first as Google rates UK travel sites on mobile friendliness
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2018
Google has rated Booking.com, followed by Kayak, eDreams and Lastminute, as the most mobile-friendly... Read More
Webinar tomorrow: digital identity verification in travel and hospitality
News / Technology
Webinar tomorrow: digital identity verification in travel and hospitality
By PhocusWire | February 25, 2018
In travel, the theory and practice of digital transformation has now shifted to incorporate the... Read More
QOTW: Something about binding travel together
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about binding travel together
By PhocusWire | February 23, 2018
Quote from Niklas Andreen, senior vice president and managing director of hospitality and digital... Read More
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