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.

Amadeus report on airports
News / Technology
Why airports need to invest in IT solutions
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 5, 2017
As airports struggle to appease various stakeholders – from airlines to customers - a new study says... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Aidan Brogan of Datalex
By Kevin May | December 5, 2017
Steering the company over the last five years (with 17 years before that as one of the senior... Read More
Screen test - looking at how video and television are inspiring travel
News / Technology
Screen test - looking at how video and television are inspiring travel
By Linda Fox | December 5, 2017
We already know second-screening is a thing - you're watching something on Netflix and reach for the... Read More
AirBnB Experiences BTO
News / Online
Inside Airbnb's growing Experiences operation
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 4, 2017
Airbnb's Experiences platform is notching more than 8,000 bookings per week and receiving of 1,200... Read More
Paysafe, Airbnb and other news briefs today...
Notated News / Technology
Paysafe, Airbnb and other news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2017
In our latest wrap-up of news in brief: Ethiopian Airlines on PaySafe; Air Canada opts for Flyiin;... Read More
Ryanair marketing chief on what the Amazon of travel means for 2018 and beyond
News / Technology
Ryanair marketing chief on what the Amazon of travel means for 2018 and beyond
By Marisa Garcia | December 4, 2017
Ryanair recently celebrated the opening of its third IT and innovation hub, its new Travel Labs, in... Read More
tnooz workshop: Beyond reviews - defining your hotel's online reputation
News / Technology
tnooz workshop: Beyond reviews - defining your hotel's online reputation
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2017
A hotel’s reputation is now built up or torn down online. In a world of review sites and rating... Read More
One job in hospitality that technology cannot replace
News / Technology
One job in hospitality that technology cannot replace
By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | December 3, 2017
Even with the most advanced technology, there's still one role no good luxury or upscale hotel can do... Read More
Gaining control for airline passengers
News / Technology
Gaining control for airline passengers
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 1, 2017
As airline passengers increasingly look toward technology to achieve a seamless traveling experience,... Read More
Why is there no global B2C online travel brand yet?
News / Technology
Why is there no global B2C online travel brand yet?
By Viewpoints | December 1, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Philippe Der Arslanian, CEO, Answair. The online travel space is missing... Read More
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