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.

airbus AR app
News / Technology
New Airbus AR app takes travelers inside - and outside - the A380
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2018
Building on the popularity of its iflyA380.com website, Airbus has created an iOS app to drive loyalty... Read More
To NDC or not to NDC, to take arms against a sea of trouble
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To NDC or not to NDC, to take arms against a sea of trouble
By Sponsored Content | January 29, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Alexander von Bernstorff, director of airline solutions at InteRES. At the... Read More
Prepare for impact: autonomous vehicles will reshuffle the travel industry
Opinion / Technology
Prepare for impact: autonomous vehicles will reshuffle the travel industry
By Alex Bainbridge - The Spontaneous Travel Company | January 26, 2018
Self-driving vehicles will, along with Blockchain, perhaps, be the next big industry-wide invention to... Read More
Roommatik facial recognition hotel kiosk
News / Technology
Roommatik tests facial recognition to streamline hotel check-in
By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2018
Facial recognition technology is going mainstream - Apple added it to its iPhone X, MasterCard is... Read More
research spotlight car demand
News / Technology
Research Spotlight: Changing demands of US car market
By PhocusWire | January 26, 2018
The car rental business is coasting along - for now. Impacting it is softness in business travel... Read More
6 stats from Google Travel's latest missive on helping travelers ' in the age of assistance'
News / Technology
6 stats from Google Travel's latest missive on helping travelers ' in the age of assistance'
By Nick Vivion | January 26, 2018
Google Travel has come up with a new term: 'the age of assistance.' This term doesn't refer to... Read More
airbnb next 100 years
News / Technology
Airbnb CEO outlines plans for "22nd-century company"
By Jill Menze | January 25, 2018
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky today penned an open letter outlining his vision for the company’s next... Read More
Airlines should consider these critical trends (or fall behind)
Opinion / Technology
Airlines should consider these critical trends (or fall behind)
By Dave O'Flanaghan - Boxever | January 25, 2018
We are witnessing a "coming of age" for airlines and their associated approaches to MarTech.... Read More
JetBlue AI CruisingStore
News / Technology
JetBlue modernizes cruise booking platform with AI
By Mitra Sorrells | January 25, 2018
Personalization has become the holy grail for travel companies looking to meet the needs of their... Read More
eDreams ODIGEO, EasyJet, Ixigo and more news briefs today...
Notated News / Technology
eDreams ODIGEO, EasyJet, Ixigo and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | January 25, 2018
eDreams ODIGEO launches advertising site… EasyJet boosts startup accelerator… Ixigo adds AR for... Read More
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Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
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The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
New research from Allianz Partners highlights how travel protection and proactive support during... Read More
How adventure travel can help brands meet changing traveler expectations
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How adventure travel can help brands meet changing traveler expectations
As travelers seek more immersive experiences, adventure travel offers brands new opportunities to... Read More