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.

Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI
News / Technology
Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025
The leaders of hospitality tech companies Hostaway, Lighthouse and Mews discussed growth strategies... Read More
FBI warns airlines about looming cybersecurity attacks
News / Technology
FBI warns airlines about looming cybersecurity attacks
By Morgan Hines | June 30, 2025
Almost one year after the CrowdStrike outage grounded flights, airlines face cybersecurity threats... Read More
Why hospitality technology has a duty to support digital accessibility
Opinion / Technology
Why hospitality technology has a duty to support digital accessibility
By Richie Khandewal - PriceLabs | June 30, 2025
PriceLabs co-founder and president Richie Khandewal discusses the need for inclusive software in... Read More
Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
News / Technology
Airline executives discuss data fragmentation, AI strategy and consumer behavior
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2025
Aviation executives from Lufthansa Group and OAG addressed data fragmentation, as well as risk and... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
Opinion / Technology
Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - T2Impact | June 27, 2025
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal of tech consultancy T2Impact, delves into the challenges of... Read More
Chatlyn lands €8M to improve hotel-guest communication
News / Technology
Chatlyn lands €8M to improve hotel-guest communication
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2025
The guest communication specialist plans to use the funds for geographic expansion, recruitment and to... Read More
How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms
News / Technology
How hotels should be thinking about their visibility on AI platforms
By Linda Fox & Morgan Hines | June 26, 2025
Cloudbeds' study delves into how hotels appear in AI search results.  ... Read More
Lighthouse introduces Connect AI solution for hotels
News / Technology
Lighthouse introduces Connect AI solution for hotels
By Abby Crotty | June 26, 2025
Lighthouse's new solution, Connect AI, bridges the gap between hotel brands and AI chat interfaces.... Read More
Report—Unlocking revenue potential for hotels: The need for strategic investment
From Our Partners / Technology
Report—Unlocking revenue potential for hotels: The need for strategic investment
By Sarah McCay Tams | June 26, 2025
This report, produced by PhocusWire in association with IDeaS, explores the hidden costs of holding... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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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