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.

CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
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CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2023
CarTrawler chief business officer Andrew Murphy discusses the company's future plans in the PhocusWire... Read More
Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI
News / Technology
Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 17, 2023
Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the... Read More
Kayak partners with crypto travel booking service Travala
News / Technology
Kayak partners with crypto travel booking service Travala
By Derek Catron | November 17, 2023
The integration will enhance Travala’s exposure, showcasing its hotel and flight offerings side by... Read More
Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process
News / Technology
Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2023
The Aruba Happy One Pass is one of the first implementations of a digital travel credential using... Read More
Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI
News / Technology
Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023
Airbnb emphasizes artificial intelligence focus with a near $200 million acquisition.... Read More
More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
News / Technology
More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
By Morgan Hines | November 10, 2023
More than half of leisure travelers who have used generative artificial intelligence planning tools... Read More
OTA Insight expands capabilities through single platform, rebrands to Lighthouse
News / Technology
OTA Insight expands capabilities through single platform, rebrands to Lighthouse
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2023
Following acquisitions in 2022 and earlier this year the company felt it had outgrown the OTA... Read More
Try before you buy: How augmented reality can drive travel bookings
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Try before you buy: How augmented reality can drive travel bookings
By Cathy Walsh | November 9, 2023
While traditional online travel marketing such as video targets a largely passive audience, augmented... Read More
How property data will unlock AI and shape short-term rentals
Opinion / Technology
How property data will unlock AI and shape short-term rentals
By Jeremy Gall — Breezeway | November 9, 2023
As AI starts to drive new paradigms of property management, it will be those who solve the problem of... Read More
Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
News / Technology
Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2023
In PhocusWire's fourth Let's Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, Tripadvisor head of data Rahul Todkar and... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More