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.

What the judges at the Phocuswright Conference really think
Opinion / Startups
What the judges at the Phocuswright Conference really think
By Rod Cuthbert - Rome2Rio | November 7, 2017
Startups and established companies pitching their latest and greatest at the Phocuswright Conference... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Mark Okerstrom of Expedia Inc
By Kevin May | November 7, 2017
The former-CFO of the company talks to Kevin May about keeping an eye on Google, what the direct... Read More
A journey to somewhere new: how the Internet of Things is transforming travel
News / Technology
A journey to somewhere new: how the Internet of Things is transforming travel
By Viewpoints | November 7, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Tim Sherwood, vice president, mobility IoT solutions at Tata Communications.... Read More
The tension between fraud prevention and user experience in the travel industry
From Our Partners / Technology
The tension between fraud prevention and user experience in the travel industry
By Sponsored Content | November 6, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Helen Holmes, VP product management, fraud and authentication services at... Read More
In The Big Chair - Mike Ford of SiteMinder
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Mike Ford of SiteMinder
By Kevin May | November 5, 2017
  The man who helped get SiteMinder off the ground in 2006 has plenty to say about the... Read More
Discovery and Google take steps to make virtual reality mainstream
News / Technology
Discovery and Google take steps to make virtual reality mainstream
By Kerry Medina | November 3, 2017
No longer is virtual reality part of the lexicon that describes the future of travel. Discovery... Read More
Is there no such thing as an “average” traveler?
News / Online
Is there no such thing as an “average” traveler?
By Jill Menze | November 2, 2017
According to a new report from Sojern, the long-held idea of an average traveler’s path to purchase in... Read More
Via.com sold to financial services specialist for $75 million
News / Technology
Via.com sold to financial services specialist for $75 million
By Martin Cowen | November 1, 2017
Ebix, a Nasdaq-listed software and services provider, has bought India-based via.com in a deal valuing... Read More
tnooz webinar replay– five things a travel or airline CFO needs to know about payments
News / Technology
tnooz webinar replay– five things a travel or airline CFO needs to know about payments
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2017
The webinar described below took place on Tuesday 31 October 2017. Click here to register for a... Read More
How iCruise.com defeated web scrapers with Distil Networks
From Our Partners / Technology
How iCruise.com defeated web scrapers with Distil Networks
By Sponsored Content | October 31, 2017
Travel suppliers, airlines, hotels, OTAs, and metasearch sites are constantly scraped and abused by... Read More
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From Our Partners
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
September 9, 2025
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More