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.

Are bots hot or not?
News / Technology
Are bots hot or not?
By Viewpoints | June 28, 2016
In the past few weeks I have been asked many times by partners, customer and friends what I think... Read More
Tnooz-Lyft WEBINAR REPLAY: How technology is shaping business traveler behavior
Webinars / Technology
Tnooz-Lyft WEBINAR REPLAY: How technology is shaping business traveler behavior
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2016
Today’s business travelers are more mobile and connected than ever before. They work from the hotel,... Read More
Well-funded business tech firm Tradeshift eyes travel, launches virtual assistant
News / Technology
Well-funded business tech firm Tradeshift eyes travel, launches virtual assistant
By Kevin May | June 27, 2016
Tradeshift is targeting the travel sector with the launch of virtual assistant that manages travel... Read More
NFC grounded at take-off for airlines (but 300 million will use other contactless tech by 2020)
News / Technology
NFC grounded at take-off for airlines (but 300 million will use other contactless tech by 2020)
By Kevin May | June 24, 2016
One in five consumers will be using contactless ticketing on their mobile devices by 2020 - the... Read More
A fifth of business travellers unsure if the likes of Uber and Airbnb are in the travel policy
News / Technology
A fifth of business travellers unsure if the likes of Uber and Airbnb are in the travel policy
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2016
The latest GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment contains a few snippets on where so-called sharing economy... Read More
Mobile dominates Nigeria's hotel bookings
News / Technology
Mobile dominates Nigeria's hotel bookings
By Martin Cowen | June 21, 2016
One of Nigeria's leading accommodation sites, hotels.ng,  has revealed that around 60% of bookings so... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Cornell/Revinate study of how to improve your TripAdvisor ranking
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Cornell/Revinate study of how to improve your TripAdvisor ranking
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2016
One of the most important initiatives for hotels today is to move up in ranking on TripAdvisor and... Read More
eDreams hails strategy progress and moment of transition
News / Technology
eDreams hails strategy progress and moment of transition
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2016
Edreams Odigeo has reported a 50% increase to net income of Euro 20.1m for the year to 31 March 2016.... Read More
A few things to know about Progressive Web Apps and travel
News / Technology
A few things to know about Progressive Web Apps and travel
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2016
A few weeks ago Air Berlin demonstrated its Progressive Web App during the Google I/O developer... Read More
The true cost of travel payments
From Our Partners / Technology
The true cost of travel payments
By Sponsored Content | June 20, 2016
When it comes to supplier payments, travel firms need to be aware of the indirect costs of doing... 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