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.

Excursiopedia becomes PlanetPass, starts small with guided tours
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Excursiopedia becomes PlanetPass, starts small with guided tours
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2016
Tours and activities specialist Excursiopedia has morphed into PlanetPass, a mobile application that... Read More
Airports and passengers in harmony - big opportunity for agencies to play a part
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Airports and passengers in harmony - big opportunity for agencies to play a part
By Viewpoints | August 24, 2016
The value-add being delivered by travel agencies is dwindling, fast - and this is more acute for... Read More
Some travel search queries are now almost exclusively on mobile devices
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Some travel search queries are now almost exclusively on mobile devices
By Kevin May | August 22, 2016
The vast majority of searches for travel-related terms such as "5-star" and "best time to visit" are... Read More
Travello secures funding for solo travellers app
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Travello secures funding for solo travellers app
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2016
Travello, a mobile application that aims to help travellers hook up prior to a trip, has raised almost... Read More
ALICE thinks hotel operations could learn from innovation in other industries
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ALICE thinks hotel operations could learn from innovation in other industries
By Sean O'Neil | August 18, 2016
ALICE is a New York-based startup that says it has built the first hotel operations software that can... Read More
Missed opportunities in mobile from those in the know
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Missed opportunities in mobile from those in the know
By Marisa Garcia | August 18, 2016
August is at its half-way point and the sober return of September is nearly upon us. Hopefully, you... Read More
Travelport bides its time in China
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Travelport bides its time in China
By Sponsored Content | August 17, 2016
China is not the only thing on Martin Herbert's "to do" list, but as general manager for Travelport in... Read More
Startup pitch: HelloWings visualizes gap in the flights meta market
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Startup pitch: HelloWings visualizes gap in the flights meta market
By Martin Cowen | August 17, 2016
Metasearch is part of the distribution mix for airlines and a popular channel with consumers. The meta... Read More
Aviation’s gatekeepers call on governments and hackers alike to tackle cyberthreats
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Aviation’s gatekeepers call on governments and hackers alike to tackle cyberthreats
By Marisa Garcia | August 16, 2016
From IATA to airlines and suppliers, everyone in aviation is concerned with ensuring that growing... Read More
Hilton opens up on Digital Key's first year
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Hilton opens up on Digital Key's first year
By Martin Cowen | August 15, 2016
Hilton Worldwide has released some stats to mark the first year of its Digital Key initiative, part... Read More
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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
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