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.

The Standard becomes another hotel group offering an OTA-like marketplace
News / Technology
The Standard becomes another hotel group offering an OTA-like marketplace
By Sean O'Neil | September 20, 2016
It was a year ago that AccorHotels began selling independent hotels alongside its own properties on... Read More
Supplying the demand, demanding the supply: A Sabre & Tnooz report into mobile's end-to-end role in travel
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Supplying the demand, demanding the supply: A Sabre & Tnooz report into mobile's end-to-end role in travel
By Sponsored Content | September 19, 2016
Sabre, one of the leading global travel technology businesses, has worked with Tnooz to produce a free... Read More
Google debuts Trips, a mobile app to plan travel itineraries faster
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Google debuts Trips, a mobile app to plan travel itineraries faster
By Sean O'Neil | September 19, 2016
Today Google launches its first all-in-one travel app, Google Trips. The free app aims to be a... Read More
Indian travellers getting younger, more spontaneous
News / Technology
Indian travellers getting younger, more spontaneous
By Martin Cowen | September 15, 2016
MakeMyTrip's look at Indian travel patterns says that 18-35-year-olds are "the driving force behind... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Understanding the next wave of mobile and travel
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WEBINAR VIDEO - Understanding the next wave of mobile and travel
By PhocusWire | September 14, 2016
Most people are familiar with first-wave developments in mobile and travel – from search, to booking,... Read More
Live videos add new layer of complexity to airline crisis management
News / Technology
Live videos add new layer of complexity to airline crisis management
By Kevin May | September 14, 2016
Just when travel brands thought they might have a handle on how to use social media during a crisis...... Read More
TripAdvisor offers attractions content for partners
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TripAdvisor offers attractions content for partners
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2016
TripAdvisor and its tours and activities brand Viator are providing an attractions content tool to... Read More
For big travel firms, the mobile struggle is real
News / Technology
For big travel firms, the mobile struggle is real
September 13, 2016
The world is now, indisputably, mobile-first. In 2015, the number of smartphone users worldwide... Read More
Chinese outbound patterns determined by more than the economy
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Chinese outbound patterns determined by more than the economy
By Sponsored Content | September 12, 2016
Mobile payment, visas, in-flight wifi and tier three cities are among the many and various factors... Read More
TLEARN VIDEO - How hotels can simplify today’s complex revenue management strategies
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TLEARN VIDEO - How hotels can simplify today’s complex revenue management strategies
By PhocusWire | September 10, 2016
With so many different approaches to revenue management, today’s hotelier can find the best practice... 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