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.

Interview with APEX's new CEO on airline passenger tech trends
Interview / Technology
Interview with APEX's new CEO on airline passenger tech trends
By Benét Wilson | February 8, 2016
Last September, Joe Leader became chief executive of the Airline Passenger Experience Association... Read More
Airline passengers on wifi, in-flight entertainment and on-board activities
News / Technology
Airline passengers on wifi, in-flight entertainment and on-board activities
By Kevin May | February 4, 2016
A study by the Airline Passenger Experience Association has indicated the lengths carriers may have to... Read More
SEO alert: Google overhauls its travel search interface for mobile
News / Technology
SEO alert: Google overhauls its travel search interface for mobile
By Viewpoints | February 3, 2016
Another day, another search engine optimization (SEO) wobble. In late January, Google released a major... Read More
Sabre secures Austrian as first customer for mobile inflight planner
News / Technology
Sabre secures Austrian as first customer for mobile inflight planner
By Martin Cowen | February 3, 2016
Austrian Airlines has signed up for Sabre Airline Solutions' new mobile-enhanced eFlight Manager and... Read More
Uber takes itself incredibly seriously with new branding
News / Technology
Uber takes itself incredibly seriously with new branding
By Kevin May | February 3, 2016
One presumes that when you're an online travel company with an apparent valuation in the region of $62... Read More
How an IT giant views the digital hotel moment
News / Technology
How an IT giant views the digital hotel moment
By Kevin May | February 2, 2016
The IT sector has woken up to what is being labelled as a "huge opportunity" in the hospitality... Read More
Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
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Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
By Sponsored Content | February 1, 2016
Today, more than 70% of travel’s digital ad dollars go to direct response advertising. Intent-based... Read More
Why mobile travel chat will revolutionize online travel bookings
News / Technology
Why mobile travel chat will revolutionize online travel bookings
By Viewpoints | February 1, 2016
Since online travel agencies (OTAs) first appeared around 15 years ago, few tears have been shed in... Read More
THack alumni update: Hitlist + Booking.com, TravenUp gets funding, Meet me Halfway is nearly there
News / Technology
THack alumni update: Hitlist + Booking.com, TravenUp gets funding, Meet me Halfway is nearly there
By PhocusWire | January 29, 2016
Here at Tnooz, we’re always celebrating the evolution of the travel trade, and we have a special... Read More
MakeMyTrip sees triple-digit mobile growth
News / Technology
MakeMyTrip sees triple-digit mobile growth
By Martin Cowen | January 29, 2016
MakeMyTrip's first earnings call since Ctrip's $180 million investment showed how strong its mobile... Read More
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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