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.

Startup pitch: TripActions looks to change corporate traveller behaviour through rewards
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Startup pitch: TripActions looks to change corporate traveller behaviour through rewards
By Linda Fox | January 25, 2017
TripActions emerged from beta earlier this week announcing a significant funding round and its public... Read More
TripActions raises $14.6 million to take on the corporate travel segment
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TripActions raises $14.6 million to take on the corporate travel segment
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2017
Business travel management startup TripActions has raised $14.6 million in Series A funding. The... Read More
January travel booking bug goes mobile and multi-device
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January travel booking bug goes mobile and multi-device
By Daniele Beccari | January 23, 2017
The things we know already - mobile plays a vital role in the process of travel search and,... Read More
Yatra opens marketplace as part of new look
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Yatra opens marketplace as part of new look
By Martin Cowen | January 23, 2017
Yatra.com has launched a new brand identity a month or so after it debuted on the Nasdaq. The OTA has... Read More
Protecting booking engines from unwanted traffic
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Protecting booking engines from unwanted traffic
By Sponsored Content | January 20, 2017
It comes as no surprise, unfortunately, that the bad bots are getting more sophisticated by the day,... Read More
TUI taps 600 in-house social media feeds for content hub
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TUI taps 600 in-house social media feeds for content hub
By Martin Cowen | January 19, 2017
European travel giant TUI is launching www.travel.me, a portal which aggregates content from 600... Read More
Combining concepts for the hotel room of the future [VIDEO]
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Combining concepts for the hotel room of the future [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2017
Hospitality management school Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne has released a video clip demonstrating the... Read More
IHG and addressing the paradox of me and we in 2017
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IHG and addressing the paradox of me and we in 2017
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2017
Two trends stand out from InterContinental Hotels Group's annual trends report, released this week at... Read More
Data science, China, buses and other travel trends for 2017
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Data science, China, buses and other travel trends for 2017
By Sponsored Content | January 18, 2017
After the failure of even the most well respected pollsters to accurately predict the outcomes of not... Read More
Cleartrip builds activities white label for Dubai hotels
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Cleartrip builds activities white label for Dubai hotels
By Martin Cowen | January 18, 2017
Indian OTA Cleartrip has opened up its tours and activities inventory, allowing hotels in Dubai to... 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