Artificial Intelligence

PhocusWire’s in-depth coverage of generative AI including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and other solutions and how they are being used across the travel industry.

Gen AI is transforming the travel industry by enabling new levels of automation, personalization and decision-making. From AI-powered chat interfaces to dynamic content creation and predictive analytics, PhocusWire explores the growing influence of generative and agentic AI in travel—and what it means for suppliers, intermediaries, and travelers alike.

How AI tools are reshaping travel and tourism operations

Our coverage tracks how travel companies are implementing AI across customer service, marketing, product development, and internal workflows. Whether it's conversational commerce, itinerary generation, or fraud detection, generative AI is unlocking new operational efficiencies and guest experiences throughout the industry.

 

Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook
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Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook
By AB Tasty | October 28, 2025
The travel and hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, and Gen Z is quickly reshaping what the online travel journey looks like.  Read More
What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life
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What travel tech entrepreneur Bobby Healy would build if he had another life
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2025
The Meili co-founder shared his thoughts on "easy money" in travel technology and had some advice for startups during an interview at a recent Travel Massive event. Read More
Rapid Fire with Adam Harris of Cloudbeds
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Rapid Fire with Adam Harris of Cloudbeds
By Morgan Hines | October 28, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia
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Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia
By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2025
As part of the multiyear partnership, Grab invested an undisclosed amount in AV technology company May Mobility. Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By Mileva Sapic | October 27, 2025
Our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 have grown and undergone major transformations, including attracting funding rounds and securing major global partnerships. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Trip.com Group's COO Xing Xiong reflects on the AI age
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Trip.com Group's COO Xing Xiong reflects on the AI age
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 24, 2025
At WiT’s 20th anniversary conference, Trip.com Group's COO Xing Xiong spoke about navigating disruption, the limits of AI and why human passion remains the most irreplaceable asset in travel. Read More
Rapid Fire with Caroline Strachan of Festive Road
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Rapid Fire with Caroline Strachan of Festive Road
By Morgan Hines | October 23, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
Startup Stage: Flataway wants to help STR companies reduce OTA dependence
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Startup Stage: Flataway wants to help STR companies reduce OTA dependence
By Abby Crotty | October 23, 2025
Using Flataway's AI-powered platform, property managers can create their own direct booking websites or improve their existing ones. Read More
Hotels push live ChatGPT integrations as AI search goes bookable
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Hotels push live ChatGPT integrations as AI search goes bookable
By Matthew Parsons | October 23, 2025
Following OpenAI’s launch of “ChatGPT apps,” experts predict that AI search platforms will soon be able to display hotels' real-time availability and rates. Read More
When travel isn’t first: How economic strains are changing consumer behavior
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When travel isn’t first: How economic strains are changing consumer behavior
By Phocuswright Research | October 22, 2025
While major trip components continue to be booked at similar rates, the way travelers research, plan and choose is shifting beneath the surface. Read More
The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing
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The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing
By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025
As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders. Read More
Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities
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Airbnb adds social tools for experiences and updates host capabilities
By Abby Crotty | October 21, 2025
Guests can now interact with other travelers they meet on experiences, while hosts can set new cancellation policies and access price tips. Read More
Rapid Fire with Jeff Kim of Yanolja
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Rapid Fire with Jeff Kim of Yanolja
By Abby Crotty | October 21, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More
AI’s new gatekeepers: How Booking.com and Expedia are hijacking the future of travel
Opinion / Technology
AI’s new gatekeepers: How Booking.com and Expedia are hijacking the future of travel
By Brad Brewer - Agentic Hospitality | October 21, 2025
The EU’s Digital Markets Act forces the biggest online “gatekeepers” to play fair, but it doesn’t yet cover standalone AI assistants—like ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity. Read More
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