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.

Startup pitch: Comtravo wants to simplify business travel booking with AI
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Comtravo wants to simplify business travel booking with AI
By Linda Fox | August 21, 2017
Germany-based startup Comtravo says it's not looking to revolutionise business travel, it wants to... Read More
Despegar files for IPO
News / Technology
Despegar files for IPO
By Martin Cowen | August 18, 2017
Despegar has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, with the supporting documents giving a... Read More
Taking a considered route to digital transformation
News / Technology
Taking a considered route to digital transformation
By Viewpoints | August 18, 2017
This is a viewpoint by James Brooks, account director, CenturyLink EMEA. The travel industry, like... Read More
Mobile app startups - Cool Cousin, ChillTravel, YouMap
News / Technology
Mobile app startups - Cool Cousin, ChillTravel, YouMap
By PhocusWire | August 17, 2017
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
WordPress for hotels - an effective alternative to increase direct bookings
News / Technology
WordPress for hotels - an effective alternative to increase direct bookings
By Viewpoints | August 17, 2017
This is a viewpoint by Ann Taylor, a Wordpress blogger. If you’re thinking about building a hotel... Read More
Travel Republic hones in on customer journey via user insight
News / Technology
Travel Republic hones in on customer journey via user insight
By Marisa Garcia | August 17, 2017
Travel Republic has improved the effectiveness of its marketing using insight rom Criteo's User Graph.... Read More
Platforms and Widgets in Travel: A Weekend Hack with Fareportal @ VoyagerHQ
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Platforms and Widgets in Travel: A Weekend Hack with Fareportal @ VoyagerHQ
By PhocusWire | August 16, 2017
Travel is one of the most appealing industries to start-ups: with a $1 trillion addressable market and... Read More
Amadeus dismantles the generic APAC traveller
News / Technology
Amadeus dismantles the generic APAC traveller
By Martin Cowen | August 16, 2017
Amadeus has issued what it claims is "the most comprehensive research on Asia Pacific (APAC)... Read More
Travel marketing needs to be data-driven, not rules-driven
News / Technology
Travel marketing needs to be data-driven, not rules-driven
By Viewpoints | August 16, 2017
This is a viewpoint by Claudia Collu, chief commercial officer for MainAd. Collate, compare, convert.... Read More
Home rental business buys Hello Scout, gets exclusive access
News / Technology
Home rental business buys Hello Scout, gets exclusive access
By Martin Cowen | August 15, 2017
Hello Scout, a San Francisco-based personalisation and text messaging platform for hotels, has been... Read More
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