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.

DataArt Question Time event: The Digital Future for Hospitality
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DataArt Question Time event: The Digital Future for Hospitality
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2016
The annual DataArt Question Time event returns to the Charlotte Street Hotel in London on Tuesday,... Read More
The European travel market flourishes as online channels boom
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The European travel market flourishes as online channels boom
By Sponsored Content | May 4, 2016
Despite recent troubles, the European travel market continues to reach new highs with projected... Read More
Online fraud detection still relies on manual reviews
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Online fraud detection still relies on manual reviews
By Martin Cowen | May 4, 2016
Cybersource's latest look at digital fraud in the UK identifies clean fraud - using a stolen card -... Read More
Google shows its potential to ruin the dreams of travel destination apps
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Google shows its potential to ruin the dreams of travel destination apps
By Kevin May | May 4, 2016
True to form, Google is putting the industry on red alert with the upcoming release of a new travel... Read More
Booking.com debuts chat tool to enable hotels and guests to interact
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Booking.com debuts chat tool to enable hotels and guests to interact
By Sean O'Neil | May 3, 2016
Booking.com is launching an SMS-style chat tool via its desktop and mobile web sites and via its... Read More
Phocuswright Europe Conference 2016 - Dublin
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Phocuswright Europe Conference 2016 - Dublin
By PhocusWire | May 2, 2016
The pace of change in the travel industry is unprecedented – traveler expectations continue to rise... Read More
Phocuswright Europe Conference 2016 - Dublin
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Phocuswright Europe Conference 2016 - Dublin
By PhocusWire | May 2, 2016
The pace of change in the travel industry is unprecedented – traveler expectations continue to rise... Read More
Travelport and TTS have windows, GeoTale has history, Wego goes native, and more...
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Travelport and TTS have windows, GeoTale has history, Wego goes native, and more...
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Conversion rates for travel on mobile even smaller than desktop
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Conversion rates for travel on mobile even smaller than desktop
By Kevin May | April 29, 2016
One suspects that there are few in the travel industry that would be surprised to learn that online... Read More
Airlines and hotels still lag global averages for mobile bookings
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Airlines and hotels still lag global averages for mobile bookings
By Sean O'Neil | April 27, 2016
The travel industry talks a lot about mobile adoption, but when it comes time to make purchases, many... Read More
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 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
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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
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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