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.

PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Seven challenges for airlines
Opinion / Technology
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Seven challenges for airlines
By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | December 20, 2017
There are a common themes, indeed, common challenges that we at OpenJaw find when we meeting with our... Read More
Artificial intelligence is everywhere - and it's only the beginning
News / Technology
Artificial intelligence is everywhere - and it's only the beginning
By Viewpoints | December 20, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Alex Kaluzny, Chief Technology Officer at Egencia. Judging from the GBTA/VDR... Read More
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Nine unstoppable tech moves
Notated News / Technology
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Nine unstoppable tech moves
By Bernard Marr - LinkedIn | December 19, 2017
The speed of change in technology over the past few years has been astonishing - with applications of... Read More
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News / Technology
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Artificial Intelligence and Bots
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2017
With 2018 around the corner, Phocuswright and PhocusWire are presenting snapshots of the 12 trends we... Read More
OTA Insight brings in $20M round for hospitality tech
News / Technology
OTA Insight brings in $20M round for hospitality tech
By Kevin May | December 18, 2017
Hospitality data intelligence provider OTA Insight has secured a major funding round - $20 million -... Read More
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Search and Hotel Tech
News / Technology
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Search and Hotel Tech
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2017
With 2018 around the corner, Phocuswright and PhocusWire are presenting snapshots of the 12 trends we... Read More
How 'cross-industry innovation can strengthen your approach to emerging technology
News / Technology
How 'cross-industry innovation can strengthen your approach to emerging technology
By Viewpoints | December 18, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Dan Fitzgerald, CPO at Traveldoo. After a thought-provoking few days at the... Read More
Google Pixel Buds are not game-changers
Notated News / Technology
Google Pixel Buds are not game-changers
By Leo Mirani - 1843 Magazine | December 17, 2017
Over-engineered by a company that doesn’t seem to understand how humans interact, Google Pixel Buds... Read More
Q&A Lottery - Expedia Media Solutions, TourRadar, Rezgo, Crafted Comms
News / Technology
Q&A Lottery - Expedia Media Solutions, TourRadar, Rezgo, Crafted Comms
By Kevin May | December 15, 2017
Regular viewers of the PundIT Show will know about our QandA Lottery - a quick game that we sometimes... Read More
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Travel Moment and Customer-Centricity
Opinion / Distribution
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Travel Moment and Customer-Centricity
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2017
With 2018 around the corner, Phocuswright and PhocusWire are presenting snapshots of the 12 trends we... Read More
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