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.

Mobile in travel: startups that are moving the needle
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Mobile in travel: startups that are moving the needle
By Sponsored Content | October 27, 2016
Mobile is inspiring a new generation of travel entrepreneurs, while also giving established... Read More
Huge majority of passengers willing to trade personal data for better airline experience
News / Technology
Huge majority of passengers willing to trade personal data for better airline experience
By Kevin May | October 24, 2016
Over eight out of ten airline passengers say they would be happy to give more information about... Read More
Mobile app startups: LocalBini, Weflock, Been
News / Technology
Mobile app startups: LocalBini, Weflock, Been
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2016
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - The science behind ancillary merchandising
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WEBINAR VIDEO - The science behind ancillary merchandising
By PhocusWire | October 21, 2016
The travel industry knows there's great promise in selling ancillary products to travelers who want... Read More
Didi and TripAdvisor China talk the full service ecosystem talk
News / Technology
Didi and TripAdvisor China talk the full service ecosystem talk
By Martin Cowen | October 21, 2016
In the wider scheme of things, TripAdvisor doing something with 100 hotels wouldn't blip the radar.... Read More
What Google's new, separate mobile search index implies for travel
News / Technology
What Google's new, separate mobile search index implies for travel
By Viewpoints | October 21, 2016
Last week’s announcement that Google will create separate indexes for mobile and desktop results— and... Read More
Startup pitch: TravelBank collects $10 million in investment for its T&E tracking service
News / Technology
Startup pitch: TravelBank collects $10 million in investment for its T&E tracking service
By Sean O'Neil | October 20, 2016
San Francisco startup TravelBank, which provides a mobile app and website to help manage travel... Read More
As mcommerce grows in travel, so does the need to understand mobile fraud
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As mcommerce grows in travel, so does the need to understand mobile fraud
By Sponsored Content | October 20, 2016
As mobile becomes an established transactional channel for most travel companies, either via an app or... Read More
Musement marches ahead with Regiondo deal
News / Technology
Musement marches ahead with Regiondo deal
By Sean O'Neil | October 19, 2016
Musement, the Italy-based startup, has been on the march since its €5 million funding round 18 months... Read More
Amadeus suggests four online travel scenarios for 2020
News / Technology
Amadeus suggests four online travel scenarios for 2020
By Martin Cowen | October 19, 2016
The latest analysis from Amadeus uses a "scenario planning" methodology to paint a picture of what the... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
September 9, 2025
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 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
August 19, 2025
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