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.

How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery
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How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery
By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2025
At Phocuswright Europe, Judith Eyck of HolidayPirates and Adrian Villabruna of Videreo discussed how... Read More
Travel's 'plumbers' on the evolving definition of connectivity success
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Travel's 'plumbers' on the evolving definition of connectivity success
By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025
 As technology advances, providers' definition of connectivity success has shifted.... Read More
Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
News / Technology
Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
By Abby Crotty | July 10, 2025
AI tools are becoming more common for leisure travel planning, especially with travelers from emerging... Read More
Turning AI potential into smart deployment in travel
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Turning AI potential into smart deployment in travel
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2025
Wenrix chief strategy officer Rob Brown explains what it takes to move from AI experimentation to... Read More
Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business
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Sabre closes $1.1 billion sale of hospitality business
By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025
Sabre said it will use profits from the sale to pay down debt, optimize its portfolio and foster... Read More
15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
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15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025
The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport... Read More
Ryanair's Michael Cawley on tech investment and AI philosophy
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Ryanair's Michael Cawley on tech investment and AI philosophy
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025
In an interview at Phocuswright Europe, Michael Cawley, a former CFO and deputy CEO of Ryanair,... Read More
AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
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AI for hoteliers: What we heard at HITEC 2025
By Abby Crotty | July 7, 2025
Industry professionals shared their thoughts on how AI is being used in the hotel sector—and why... Read More
TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
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TravelTech Show names Acai winner of Trailblazer Awards
By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2025
Acai competed with four other finalists, including Spark, Trawelt, Travel Intelligence and Zetexa, in... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
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How adventure travel can help brands meet changing traveler expectations
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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