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.

PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Skyscanner, Fora, PROS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Skyscanner, Fora, PROS and more...
By PhocusWire | November 6, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Agoda rolls out OpenAI-powered assistant
News / Technology
Agoda rolls out OpenAI-powered assistant
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2026
The AI assistant also uses Gemini to pull content from Google Maps when users search for restaurants... Read More
3 themes shaping the next phase of AI in travel marketing
Opinion / Technology
3 themes shaping the next phase of AI in travel marketing
By C.A. Clark - Miles Partnership | November 3, 2026
C.A. Clark, Miles Partnership's VP of AI, says AI requires travel brands to be curious and take an... Read More
Meta's Muse launches in Singapore
News / Technology
Meta's Muse launches in Singapore
By WIT | November 2, 2026
Trip.com, Agoda, Klook and Grab are among the personal AI agent’s early adopters.... Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Travelport, HTS, Virgin Atlantic and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Travelport, HTS, Virgin Atlantic and more...
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Discover Puerto Rico builds AI platform to connect travelers with local businesses
News / Technology
Discover Puerto Rico builds AI platform to connect travelers with local businesses
By Cathy Walsh | October 30, 2026
The DMO is partnering with Satisfi Labs to match leisure travelers and meeting planners with island... Read More
Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo
News / Technology
Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2026
The online travel giant launched approximately 30 new and enhanced features, including expanded... Read More
Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content
News / Technology
Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2026
The launch gives AI agents and developers access to the company’s air content using Claude, ChatGPT or... Read More
Personal AI assistants could be re-shopping ‘landmine’ for hotels
News / Technology
Personal AI assistants could be re-shopping ‘landmine’ for hotels
By Matthew Parsons | October 28, 2026
Hotels and technology providers are now exploring the potential impact of re-shopping, where AI agents... Read More
Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake
News / Technology
Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake
By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2026
Amex GBT CTO Michael Esquibel said Long Lake is "in it for the long haul" as the pair collaborates on... Read More
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November 5, 2026
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How travel brands can turn customer data into moments that matter
October 30, 2026
How travel brands can turn customer data into moments that matter
Travel brands have more customer data than ever, but fragmented systems often prevent them from using... Read More
Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
October 27, 2026
Every link in the booking chain is a compliance risk—and now AI agents have added one more
As AI streamlines booking processes, it adds complexity to tax compliance, with information often lost... Read More