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.

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, PriceLabs, Expedia, Trust My Group and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, PriceLabs, Expedia, Trust My Group and more
By PhocusWire | October 17, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach
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Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach
By Morgan Hines | October 17, 2025
Steve Sear, EVP of global sales and distribution for Delta Air Lines, discussed why the airline isn’t... Read More
HotelPORT adds $1.5M in funding for strategic initiatives
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HotelPORT adds $1.5M in funding for strategic initiatives
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025
The finance will be put towards initiatives including AI-powered content and technology to boost guest... Read More
Mindtrip launches AI-powered tools for travel inspiration, organization
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Mindtrip launches AI-powered tools for travel inspiration, organization
By Morgan Hines | October 16, 2025
With the new features, travelers can share articles, Instagram posts, TikTok videos, YouTube clips and... Read More
Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases
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Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025
Aviation leaders provided insights on technology investments and the impact of AI during the World... Read More
Kayak rolls out AI Mode for travel search
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Kayak rolls out AI Mode for travel search
By Abby Crotty | October 15, 2025
The tool allows for natural-language search and combines Kayak’s data with ChatGPT.  ... Read More
How gen AI is reinventing voice technology in travel
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How gen AI is reinventing voice technology in travel
By Matthew Parsons | October 15, 2025
Several travel companies are exploring the future of voice technology, covering customer service and... Read More
American Airlines launches gen AI tool
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American Airlines launches gen AI tool
By Abby Crotty | October 14, 2025
Customers can type in their trip idea, with the tool then providing “curated destination suggestions”... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Accelya, Hotelrunner, Riyadh Air and more...
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Why AI agents fall short in fragmented hospitality tech—And how MCP fixes this
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Why AI agents fall short in fragmented hospitality tech—And how MCP fixes this
By Stephan Wiesener - Apaleo | October 10, 2025
Apaleo founder and CTO Stephan Wiesener says MCP is the breakthrough that will turn AI agents... Read More
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