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.

Housekeeping startup Maidbot attracts investment from vacuum cleaner giant
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Housekeeping startup Maidbot attracts investment from vacuum cleaner giant
By Kerry Medina | January 25, 2018
Micah Green dropped out of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration after his freshman year in 2015.... Read More
Future of Travel Summit | Miami
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Future of Travel Summit | Miami
By PhocusWire | January 24, 2018
Miami is often seen as the North American gateway to Latin America. The position of the city at the... Read More
Blacklane to use latest raise to build up airport concierge services
News / Technology
Blacklane to use latest raise to build up airport concierge services
By Martin Cowen | January 24, 2018
Existing and new investors alike continue to pour funds into the mobility sector, with Blacklane and... Read More
Ctrip furthers tours and activities ambitions with Big Bus tie-up
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Ctrip furthers tours and activities ambitions with Big Bus tie-up
By Sponsored Content | January 24, 2018
This is an article from China Travel Daily.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content... Read More
Spotted by Locals celebrates a decade without outside investors
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Spotted by Locals celebrates a decade without outside investors
By Kerry Medina | January 24, 2018
It’s been a decade since travel guide app Spotted by Locals first opened shop. This week, the company... Read More
Amazon Go - why having this level of convenience is nerve-jangling
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Amazon Go - why having this level of convenience is nerve-jangling
By Daniel Cooper - Engadget | January 23, 2018
Half a decade in the making, and after a year of intensive testing, Amazon's cashier-free convenience... Read More
Video: How a travel startup uses Blockchain as part of a wider service
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Video: How a travel startup uses Blockchain as part of a wider service
By Kevin May | January 23, 2018
For all the talk of Blockchain-led services on the verge of disrupting the travel industry, there... Read More
TUI Group, Utrip unleash AI-driven travel planning platform
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TUI Group, Utrip unleash AI-driven travel planning platform
By Jill Menze | January 23, 2018
TUI Group has tapped digital travel discovery platform Utrip to help personalize the traveler planning... Read More
Key priorities for travel brands in a data-driven future
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Key priorities for travel brands in a data-driven future
By Marisa Garcia | January 23, 2018
Adobe and Econsultancy have carried out an in depth study of Digital Trends in Travel and Hospitality... Read More
What is beyond the Bitcoin bubble?
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What is beyond the Bitcoin bubble?
By Steven Jones - New York Times Magazine | January 22, 2018
Yes, it’s driven by greed — but the mania for cryptocurrency could wind up building something much... Read More
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Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
October 27, 2026
Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
As AI streamlines booking processes, it adds complexity to tax compliance, with information often lost... Read More
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
October 21, 2026
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
October 15, 2026
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