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.

The impact of emerging technology on corporate travel
News / Technology
The impact of emerging technology on corporate travel
By Linda Fox | April 10, 2017
Egencia has been taking a look at how technology such as artificial intelligence will effect the... Read More
The virtuous circle - inspiration, personalisation and trust
From Our Partners / Technology
The virtuous circle - inspiration, personalisation and trust
By Sponsored Content | April 7, 2017
The modus operandi of the travel industry is to leverage promise and exploit curiosity, tapping in to... Read More
Mobile app startups: Secret City Trails, HerePin and LxMe
News / Technology
Mobile app startups: Secret City Trails, HerePin and LxMe
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2017
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
A roundup of digital developments for in-flight services
News / Technology
A roundup of digital developments for in-flight services
By Marisa Garcia | April 7, 2017
Digital has extended its reach in the cabin space as airlines look for new ways to reduce costs and... Read More
Ryanair firms up marketplace plans
News / Technology
Ryanair firms up marketplace plans
By Martin Cowen | April 6, 2017
Ryanair has "big ambitions" for ryanair.com to become "one of the world's biggest travel sites",... Read More
Zomato steadies the ship
News / Technology
Zomato steadies the ship
By Martin Cowen | April 6, 2017
Zomato, the B2B/B2C food and restaurant tech business, has issued some unaudited numbers for the year... Read More
Mobile, human psychology, digital omnivores and travel
News / Technology
Mobile, human psychology, digital omnivores and travel
By Martin Cowen | April 5, 2017
ComScore has reworked a 1940s academic theory into human psychology to structure a report about what... Read More
Kill all the buzzwords and seek help - making innovation work in travel
News / Technology
Kill all the buzzwords and seek help - making innovation work in travel
By Marisa Garcia | April 5, 2017
If you're sick of innovation speak, you're not alone. Some of the leading minds in innovation are... Read More
China Hotel Marketing Conference, "Reshaping The Experience"
Webinars / Technology
China Hotel Marketing Conference, "Reshaping The Experience"
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2017
Today's hoteliers are contending with increasingly diversified guests as well as technological... Read More
The golden age of youth and student travel
From Our Partners / Technology
The golden age of youth and student travel
By Sponsored Content | April 4, 2017
Youth travel is emerging as one of the industry's most resilient sectors, delivering significant... 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