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.

10 years on, airlines begin to see the benefits of inflight wifi
News / Technology
10 years on, airlines begin to see the benefits of inflight wifi
By Marisa Garcia | September 15, 2017
Timing is everything. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and the 10th... Read More
Eurostar's head of digital keeps tech in synch with business aims
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Eurostar's head of digital keeps tech in synch with business aims
By Sponsored Content | September 14, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Pamela Whitby, editor at Eye For Travel.. There is plenty of hype around... Read More
iPhone X won't be the future of travel, but it will boost biometric ID adoption
News / Technology
iPhone X won't be the future of travel, but it will boost biometric ID adoption
By Marisa Garcia | September 14, 2017
Apple’s latest ‘fine I’ll take out a mortgage' development, the iPhone X, introduces a number of new... Read More
B2B payments can be awesome [video]
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B2B payments can be awesome [video]
By Sponsored Content | September 13, 2017
This video interview appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. "Travel sellers and... Read More
Speeding your way towards user engagement and conversion
News / Technology
Speeding your way towards user engagement and conversion
By Marisa Garcia | September 13, 2017
As trends move towards mobile-first engagement, site speed optimisation becomes critical. In its... Read More
Six Israel-grown travel tech startups set to take off
News / Technology
Six Israel-grown travel tech startups set to take off
By Viewpoints | September 12, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Oren Todoros, founder and CEO at BigIntro. With a population of just over... Read More
Women taking the lead on hotel websites
News / Technology
Women taking the lead on hotel websites
By Marisa Garcia | September 12, 2017
Women dominate hotel search on digital platforms, though men are more likely to convert when they... Read More
tnooz workshop: Don’t let bad bots deflate your conversion rates and brand
News / Technology
tnooz workshop: Don’t let bad bots deflate your conversion rates and brand
By PhocusWire | September 12, 2017
Forward-thinking travel brands understand the importance of IT and business working together to solve... Read More
How the iPhone has been making its mark on travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
How the iPhone has been making its mark on travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2017
The iPhone is 10 years old this year so Travelport has taken the opportunity to look at how it has... Read More
tnooz workshop replay: Are bad bots destroying your conversion rate and costing you money?
Webinars / Technology
tnooz workshop replay: Are bad bots destroying your conversion rate and costing you money?
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2017
When aggressive scrapers caused slowdowns on iCruise.com, Antoine Zammit, VP of technology at WMPH... 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