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.

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
THack Berlin December 2016
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THack Berlin December 2016
By PhocusWire | October 18, 2016
What's your big idea for improving the way travelers search, shop and experience travel? Is it... Read More
Google is deadly serious about Trips app, monetisation issue aside
News / Technology
Google is deadly serious about Trips app, monetisation issue aside
By Kevin May | October 18, 2016
Google is clearly rather pleased with the recent full launch of its Trips application for mobile... Read More
Turkey leads the pack for growth in mobile travel bookings
News / Technology
Turkey leads the pack for growth in mobile travel bookings
By Martin Cowen | October 17, 2016
The latest Travel Flash Report from Criteo reveals Turkey as the market experiencing the strongest... Read More
Google brings tourist attraction to life with virtual reality dinosaurs
News / Technology
Google brings tourist attraction to life with virtual reality dinosaurs
By Kevin May | October 17, 2016
It would be fair to say that many examples of virtual reality in the travel sector have yet to... Read More
In-room technology - what guests and managers think is important
News / Technology
In-room technology - what guests and managers think is important
By Kevin May | October 14, 2016
Hotels now understand that it appears guests see getting a decent (hopefully free) wifi connection as... Read More
A tale of two surveys
News / Technology
A tale of two surveys
By Martin Cowen | October 14, 2016
It was the best of finds, it was the worst of finds... Surveys into travellers booking habits are... Read More
Don't expect hotel guests to hang on for long [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Don't expect hotel guests to hang on for long [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2016
Alice, the hotel services app, has done a little research into how long consumers should have to wait... Read More
Marriott unveils hotel-based innovation lab
News / Technology
Marriott unveils hotel-based innovation lab
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2016
Marriott Hotels has established its Charlotte city-centre property as a live testing ground for new... Read More
Google Trips: A step in the right direction, but only a step
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Google Trips: A step in the right direction, but only a step
By Sponsored Content | October 12, 2016
Google Trips got a good bit of attention on its recent release in September, but I’m not sure I... Read More
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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
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