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.

Hyatt looks to Oracle for property management system
News / Technology
Hyatt looks to Oracle for property management system
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2024
The move will help the company streamline operations and manage data as well as provide an improved... Read More
SiteMinder sees platform evolution in revenue management
News / Technology
SiteMinder sees platform evolution in revenue management
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2024
The company is launching its revenue management technology Dynamic Revenue Plus in Australia and New... Read More
Expedia Group expands Travel Shops to brand, celebrity, media partners
News / Technology
Expedia Group expands Travel Shops to brand, celebrity, media partners
By Morgan Hines | September 16, 2024
The shoppable storefronts, built for creators, launched in May at Expedia Explore in Las Vegas. At the... Read More
Unpacking airline disruption challenges - data, communication, personalization
News / Technology
Unpacking airline disruption challenges - data, communication, personalization
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2024
With the global IT outage in July and a summer of strikes fresh on their minds, airline... Read More
Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership
News / Technology
Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership
By Morgan Hines | September 13, 2024
Sabre has taken a deep dive into the AI space with Google as part of a decade-long partnership that... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Jeff Kim of Yanolja Cloud
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Jeff Kim of Yanolja Cloud
By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2024
Yanolja Cloud is the hotel tech arm of Yanolja, a leading travel app in South Korea, and provides... Read More
Google will allow users to add U.S. passports to its digital wallet
News / Technology
Google will allow users to add U.S. passports to its digital wallet
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2024
The technology giant is beta testing the feature that will allow Google Wallet users to store their... Read More
IDeaS partners with Virgin Voyages for cruise revenue management
News / Technology
IDeaS partners with Virgin Voyages for cruise revenue management
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2024
The two companies are developing a solution that will provide demand forecasting, inventory... Read More
Alliants, Hospiria partner to launch flexible rental platform
News / Technology
Alliants, Hospiria partner to launch flexible rental platform
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2024
1LiVNG aims to provide the combined strengths of Alliants and Hospiria technology to the residential... Read More
Skyscanner joins with Travala.com to offer crypto bookings
News / Technology
Skyscanner joins with Travala.com to offer crypto bookings
By Morgan Hines | September 6, 2024
Travala.com has an inventory of more than 2.2 million hotels that can be booked with more than 100... Read More
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