Travel Industry Technology Trends

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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 corporate travel managers can meet the challenges of continuous disruption
Opinion / Technology
How corporate travel managers can meet the challenges of continuous disruption
By Darrin Grafton - Serko | July 11, 2024
With the advancement of platforms that can seamlessly integrate all of these diverse booking... Read More
U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials
News / Technology
U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials
By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2024
The selection of six startups is the next step in the DHS's work to create privacy-enhanced digital... Read More
Etraveli unveils risk management tool Precision as first foray into fintech
News / Technology
Etraveli unveils risk management tool Precision as first foray into fintech
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2024
The solution is described as a risk management-as-a-service product, and Etraveli had been using... Read More
Juniper Group scoops up flight management specialist Lleego
News / Technology
Juniper Group scoops up flight management specialist Lleego
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2024
Lleego, which specializes in flight booking and management technology, is the latest in a string of... Read More
Travelport launches new AI-powered search feature
News / Technology
Travelport launches new AI-powered search feature
By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2024
The Content Curation Layer is set to go live on the Travelport Plus platform using both AI and machine... Read More
ConnexPay - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
Interview / Technology
ConnexPay - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2024
 Founded in 2017, ConnexPay integrates both sides of the payment ecosystem – accepting and making... Read More
How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
News / Technology
How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
By Morgan Hines | July 9, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence could be a game-changing technology when it comes to simplifying... Read More
Spotnana's former CTO on market perception and shiny things
News / Technology
Spotnana's former CTO on market perception and shiny things
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2024
Shikhar Agarwal, co-founder and former CTO of Spotnana, discusses the company being misunderstood in... Read More
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
News / Technology
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
By D.J. Catron | July 8, 2024
Experts from Expedia Group, Amadeus and Caravelo share views on the future of travel tech trends at... Read More
Oracle Hospitality’s new SVP on cloud-based PMSs, the value of partnerships and AI
Interview / Technology
Oracle Hospitality’s new SVP on cloud-based PMSs, the value of partnerships and AI
By D.J. Catron | June 28, 2024
Oracle’s Hospitality’s Laura Calin has been with the company since its 2014 acquisition of... Read More
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