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.

DNA analysis, 3D makers and neurotech to make for future hotel stays
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DNA analysis, 3D makers and neurotech to make for future hotel stays
By Linda Fox | December 13, 2016
With the help of Institute for Global Futures, Hotels.com has come up a forecast of what the hotel of... Read More
TripAdvisor leads $5.2 million round in travel data specialist Traxo
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TripAdvisor leads $5.2 million round in travel data specialist Traxo
By Kevin May | December 13, 2016
Traxo has landed another sizeble investment round - this time a Series B injection led... Read More
Top of the tech pops - Blockchain, voice, bots and virtual reality finds their way
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Top of the tech pops - Blockchain, voice, bots and virtual reality finds their way
By Kevin May | December 12, 2016
Many of the digital forces that have impacted on the travel industry in recent years have come from... Read More
Sabre Labs distils global travel tech into three megatrends
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Sabre Labs distils global travel tech into three megatrends
By Martin Cowen | December 9, 2016
Sabre Labs has launched its first-ever Emerging Technologies in Travel report, identifying the three... Read More
Hotels.com tests a mobile app that generates a guest room key
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Hotels.com tests a mobile app that generates a guest room key
By Sean O'Neil | December 8, 2016
Expedia Inc's online travel agency brand Hotels.com is testing a mobile app that will let guests check... Read More
Mobile in travel: brave new world
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Mobile in travel: brave new world
By Sponsored Content | December 7, 2016
Mobile is having an impact on the travel industry around the globe, and while there are some constants... Read More
Loco2 adds euro payments, plans international presence
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Loco2 adds euro payments, plans international presence
By Martin Cowen | December 7, 2016
Pan-European rail booking service Loco2 can now accept payment in euros after satisfying some... Read More
Volkswagen gets serious about ride hailing and car pooling
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Volkswagen gets serious about ride hailing and car pooling
By Martin Cowen | December 6, 2016
Volkswagen has launched a standalone business called "MOAI" and is looking at a ride hailing apps and... Read More
Amadeus introduces the Chinese traveller 2.0
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Amadeus introduces the Chinese traveller 2.0
By Sponsored Content | December 6, 2016
If you asked me to describe a typical Chinese traveller ten years ago, I could have done it in less... Read More
On The Beach on the up
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On The Beach on the up
By Martin Cowen | December 6, 2016
"Marketing efficiencies" and its "bespoke bid management capability" have helped UK-based online... 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