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.

Appliance of data science: Hopper declares Tuesday as Travel Deal day
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Appliance of data science: Hopper declares Tuesday as Travel Deal day
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 28, 2017
Hopper crunches data - lots of it. So much of it that it has determined when, precisely, is the best... Read More
How airports are working to keep up with dramatic growth
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How airports are working to keep up with dramatic growth
By Marisa Garcia | November 28, 2017
BCC Research has released its “Advanced Airport Technologies, Global Markets to 2022” report valuing... Read More
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PerimeterX on the evolution of bots
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2017
The startup's security service, Bot Defender, accurately protects commerce, media and enterprise... Read More
AirBnB Experiences
News / Technology
Airbnb to focus on "end-to-end" travel experiences
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 27, 2017
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia says that his company wants to get involved in end-to-end travel... Read More
Zoomaway's new cryptocurrency strategies
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Zoomaway's new cryptocurrency strategies
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 27, 2017
As cryptocurrency use rises, Zoomaway meets the challenge with its new blockchain strategies.... Read More
Emotional breakdown - how Air Canada uses AI to improve customer relationships
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Emotional breakdown - how Air Canada uses AI to improve customer relationships
By Marisa Garcia | November 27, 2017
Air Canada has lately been making bold leaps forward on mobile and artificial intelligence with... Read More
Sweating the assets - how hotels are using their space in new ways
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Sweating the assets - how hotels are using their space in new ways
By Rosalind Mullen | November 27, 2017
The hospitality industry is increasingly looking for innovative technology to adapt its inventory and... Read More
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News / Technology
Tech giants enlisted for hotel room of the future
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 24, 2017
The IoT Guestroom Lab is part of Marriott's commitment to global sustainability.... Read More
Exploring the future of guest services
News / Technology
Exploring the future of guest services
By Marisa Garcia | November 24, 2017
Hilton has opened an Innovation Gallery - an incubator and showcase for development where the company... Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: PhocusWire PundIT Show - Episode 7
By Kevin May | November 23, 2017
The penultimate outing of the special PundIT Shows at The Phocuswright Conference is a terrific... 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