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.

Duetto acquired by GrowthCurve private equity, plans AI acceleration
News / Technology
Duetto acquired by GrowthCurve private equity, plans AI acceleration
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2024
Private equity firm GrowthCurve Capital says it plans to apply its data science and artificial... Read More
Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
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Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2024
Dozens of hospitality technology vendors released new and updated products this week during HITEC, the... Read More
What does a changing technology landscape mean for travelers, today?
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What does a changing technology landscape mean for travelers, today?
By Sylvain Roy - Amadeus | June 27, 2024
Amadeus looks at what it calls four of the most important evolutions currently taking place in... Read More
How Lufthansa Group is investing in the customer experience
News / Technology
How Lufthansa Group is investing in the customer experience
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2024
Lufthansa Group's customer experience lead Tamur Goudarzi Pour shares its priorities for the next few... Read More
Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC 2024
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Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC 2024
By D.J. Catron | June 26, 2024
As travel companies shift from marveling at the surging potential of artificial intelligence, a walk... Read More
Strawberry becomes first hotel group to enable mobile keys in Google Wallet
News / Technology
Strawberry becomes first hotel group to enable mobile keys in Google Wallet
By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2024
 The NFC mobile key is now in use at the company’s Clarion Hotel Post in Sweden and has been... Read More
Accelya introduces new service to expedite NDC implementation
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Accelya introduces new service to expedite NDC implementation
By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2024
Accelya said FLX Select can help airlines implement NDC offer generation and order creation in 90... Read More
SITA acquires airline flight operations specialist ASISTIM
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SITA acquires airline flight operations specialist ASISTIM
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2024
SITA said the deal will help airlines of all sizes to outsource part of their operations to enhance... Read More
Lighthouse acquires market data specialist HQ revenue
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Lighthouse acquires market data specialist HQ revenue
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2024
Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight) is making its fifth acquisition in recent years as it continues to... Read More
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