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.

AI transformation in travel: Sejal Amin of Priceline
News / Technology
AI transformation in travel: Sejal Amin of Priceline
By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2026
Sejal Amin, CTO of Priceline, discusses Priceline's AI strategy, company education, employee buy-in... Read More
Navan increases revenue in Q2, acquires BoomPop to boost online meeting capabilities
News / Technology
Navan increases revenue in Q2, acquires BoomPop to boost online meeting capabilities
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2026
Navan reported total revenue up 25% to $233 million and gross booking value up 45% to $3 billion in Q2... Read More
Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking
News / Technology
Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2026
During a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on... Read More
Meta launches AI agent with travel booking capabilities
News / Technology
Meta launches AI agent with travel booking capabilities
By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2026
The AI agent, Muse, can book travel through an integration with Duffel and directly with airline... Read More
Ryanair's CMO Dara Brady provides frank take on AI in marketing
News / Technology
Ryanair's CMO Dara Brady provides frank take on AI in marketing
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2026
Ryanair CMO Dara Brady shared views on AI in marketing and personalization at Phocuswright's TMAI... Read More
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
Event / Technology
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
September 8, 2026
Phocuswright's Travel Marketing AI summit comes to London, September 8.... On Demand
The agentic traveler: Is travel ready for AI booking demand?
From Our Partners / Technology
The agentic traveler: Is travel ready for AI booking demand?
By Cathy Walsh | September 7, 2026
AI is moving from travel inspiration to transaction. New Phocuswright research reveals who is ready to... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HBX, Marriott, Lighthouse and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HBX, Marriott, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Travel brands continue to chase AI visibility as the landscape shifts
News / Technology
Travel brands continue to chase AI visibility as the landscape shifts
By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2026
Following reports that Reddit citations have fallen considerably in LLM results, travel companies are... Read More
Klook expands creator access to single-link affiliate marketing tool
News / Technology
Klook expands creator access to single-link affiliate marketing tool
By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2026
Following a small pilot in March, the single-link storefront feature is now available to more than... 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