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.

Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
News / Technology
Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025
Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how... Read More
The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete
News / Technology
The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete
By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025
Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech... Read More
Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
News / Technology
Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025
At this year's GBTA Convention, business travel companies revealed new products, partnerships and... Read More
Why payment friction is costing travel sellers more than they realize
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Why payment friction is costing travel sellers more than they realize
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025
Modulr's Jaime Guzmán shared findings from the company's research on payment processes and... Read More
How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
Opinion / Technology
How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
By Suzanne Sangiovese - Riskline | July 23, 2025
Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese discusses how AI can change the game and improve traveler safety.... Read More
How travel marketers can navigate AI evolution of search
News / Technology
How travel marketers can navigate AI evolution of search
By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025
During the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, experts opened up about... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Fora, Amex GBT, Expedia Group and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Fora, Amex GBT, Expedia Group and more...
By PhocusWire | July 18, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign
News / Technology
How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign
By Morgan Hines | July 18, 2025
Are technology-forward television campaigns an effective way to boost interest in a destination?... Read More
Air France-KLM partners with Accenture, Google Cloud to launch gen AI factory
News / Technology
Air France-KLM partners with Accenture, Google Cloud to launch gen AI factory
By Abby Crotty | July 17, 2025
The new gen AI factory is hosted on Google Cloud and supports agentic AI capabilities.... Read More
Travel Curious acquires Redeam to offer more services to experience providers
News / Technology
Travel Curious acquires Redeam to offer more services to experience providers
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2025
Travel Curious will integrate Redeam's technology and partner ecosystem into its platform, enabling it... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More