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.

How digital assistants are transforming the travel experience
News / Technology
How digital assistants are transforming the travel experience
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 15, 2017
In this brave new world of digital assistants, ixigo’s TARA looks to the future of AI and the travel... Read More
The rise of the robots: How AI is being used for content creation on travel sites
News / Technology
The rise of the robots: How AI is being used for content creation on travel sites
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 15, 2017
To save money, and increase output, SDL recommends robots – but are they effective?... Read More
IATA warns Governments to remember lessons from devices ban
News / Technology
IATA warns Governments to remember lessons from devices ban
By Marisa Garcia | November 15, 2017
Include airlines in decision making when it comes to security was the message from the IATA chief at... Read More
Irish startup weekend taps the spirit of Pokemon Go for tours and activities
News / Technology
Irish startup weekend taps the spirit of Pokemon Go for tours and activities
By Viewpoints | November 15, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Mark Lenahan, co-founder of CJ Ignition. Imagine as a traveller if you never... Read More
millennial traveler
News / Online
Travel and millennials: how to capitalize on the next generation
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 14, 2017
Travelers in the millennial category have different buying habits than their older counterparts – so... Read More
Trip.com boss on why it's a good fit for Skyscanner (and Ctrip)
From Our Partners / Technology
Trip.com boss on why it's a good fit for Skyscanner (and Ctrip)
By Sponsored Content | November 13, 2017
This is an article from China Travel News.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content... Read More
ACTE studies find room for improvement in corporate travel policies
News / Technology
ACTE studies find room for improvement in corporate travel policies
By Michele McDonald | November 12, 2017
Two studies from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives focus on the need for both flexibility... Read More
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
By Kevin May | November 12, 2017
The aviation technology company is nearly 70 years old and, amongst other things, works with airports... Read More
Ryanair pushes out latest digital initiatives
News / Technology
Ryanair pushes out latest digital initiatives
By Marisa Garcia | November 10, 2017
Ryanair's chief marketing officer revealed the airline’s latest digital and passenger experience... Read More
tnooz workshop replay - a hotelier's guide to live chat
News / Technology
tnooz workshop replay - a hotelier's guide to live chat
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2017
Triptease and tnooz hosted a free, how-to workshop on live chat for the hotel industry.... 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