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.

The ten travel startups in line for Lastminute.com group and Seedstars backing
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The ten travel startups in line for Lastminute.com group and Seedstars backing
By Sponsored Content | February 24, 2016
Ten travel startups are preparing their pitches for the chance to win up to $500,000 in funding as... Read More
Egencia connects corporate travellers to Uber services
News / Technology
Egencia connects corporate travellers to Uber services
By Kevin May | February 24, 2016
Business travellers are being handed additional ground transportation options on the Egencia mobile... Read More
A need for speed in business travel booking systems
News / Technology
A need for speed in business travel booking systems
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2016
Business travellers continue to be frustrated about how long it takes to book travel as well as lack... Read More
Travel agents take note - some things haven’t changed...
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Travel agents take note - some things haven’t changed...
By Sponsored Content | February 23, 2016
With technology evolving faster than ever, there’s much discussion in the industry about what the... Read More
Business travellers split between traditional and alternative booking channels
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Business travellers split between traditional and alternative booking channels
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2016
Figures from the GBTA Foundation show business travellers from the UK, Germany and France are fairly... Read More
Travel companies silent on the US vs Apple debate, so far
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Travel companies silent on the US vs Apple debate, so far
By Sean O'Neil | February 19, 2016
Yesterday the technology industry was in an uproar over a US government request made of Apple relating... Read More
B2B revenues double for Skyscanner
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B2B revenues double for Skyscanner
By Martin Cowen | February 19, 2016
Skyscanner's 2015 results show how the Edinburgh-based tech business is building a global consumer... Read More
Twitter offers Delta and other airlines customer support prompts
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Twitter offers Delta and other airlines customer support prompts
By Sean O'Neil | February 18, 2016
Airlines are among many companies that interact with customers via Twitter for customer service... Read More
Instart Logic acquires Kwicr, the mobile app accelerator
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Instart Logic acquires Kwicr, the mobile app accelerator
By Sean O'Neil | February 18, 2016
Given our mobile-first world, travel brands need to get their mobile user experience to come up to... Read More
Drone holiday home - a glimpse at how we might travel in the future
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Drone holiday home - a glimpse at how we might travel in the future
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2016
What can we expect from work, play and life in general in a 100 years is the subject of a report from... Read More
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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
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
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
May 6, 2025
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