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.

 

Tracking Q3 travel startup funding
News / Startups
Tracking Q3 travel startup funding
By Linda Fox | October 1, 2025
PhocusWire tracks the large and small travel startup funding rounds in Q3 as well as M&A activity in the space. Read More
Tech buyout firm Thoma Bravo's plans for PROS post acquisition
News / Online
Tech buyout firm Thoma Bravo's plans for PROS post acquisition
By Morgan Hines | October 1, 2025
Software investment firm Thoma Bravo is set to close on PROS in Q4 and intends to run the business in combination with its existing portfolio company Conga. Read More
Hospitable looks to platform users and employees to raise $1.5M
News / Technology
Hospitable looks to platform users and employees to raise $1.5M
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2025
The company describes itself as a short-term rental super app offering a range of services including automated guest messaging and rate optimization. Read More
Rapid fire with Richie Karaburun of New York University
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Rapid fire with Richie Karaburun of New York University
By Morgan Hines | September 30, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of short Q&As. Read More
Senior travel trends - adapting to technology and finding community
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Senior travel trends - adapting to technology and finding community
By Marisa Garcia | September 30, 2025
Trip.com Group has devised special programs for senior travelers and sees a potential $1 trillion market from the cohort in the next three to five years. Read More
Lufthansa Group says AI will help it cut 4,000 jobs by 2030
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Lufthansa Group says AI will help it cut 4,000 jobs by 2030
By Morgan Hines | September 29, 2025
Lufthansa Group also said it intends to increase the number of active members in its “Miles & More” loyalty program by 50% by 2030. Read More
TikTok launches travel advertising solution
News / Technology
TikTok launches travel advertising solution
By Morgan Hines | September 29, 2025
TikTok’s Travel Ads is meant to connect users with hotel, destination, flight and cruise catalogs as they explore travel content on the platform. Read More
Report: 2025 state of AI for travel and airlines
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Report: 2025 state of AI for travel and airlines
By Amperity | September 29, 2025
Hotels and airlines are racing to adopt AI, but many are falling short. Find out how your brand stacks up in the State of AI in Travel 2025 report.   Read More
In the age of AI, experience is the real product
Opinion / Technology
In the age of AI, experience is the real product
By Rajnish Kumar - Ixigo | September 29, 2025
According to Ixigo group co-CEO, the frontier of AI is shifting, and experience is a sustainable advantage. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cellpoint Digital, Dida, Rome2Rio and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cellpoint Digital, Dida, Rome2Rio and more...
By PhocusWire | September 26, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
PROS chief AI strategist Michael Wu talks AI and airlines
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PROS chief AI strategist Michael Wu talks AI and airlines
By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2025
Michael Wu works cross-functionally with the PROS research team to prototype the company’s advanced algorithm and collaborates with the product team to incorporate more AI features. Read More
GetYourGuide launches new, upgraded partner features
News / Technology
GetYourGuide launches new, upgraded partner features
By Morgan Hines | September 25, 2025
The new and updated features include artificial intelligence-powered review management, a redesigned listing page, category expansion and enhanced discovery. Read More
Fetcherr lands $42M to expand AI pricing tech internationally
News / Technology
Fetcherr lands $42M to expand AI pricing tech internationally
By Linda Fox | September 25, 2025
Using its own large market model, Fetcherr digests market dynamics to help airlines forecast demand and generate real-time decisions. Read More
In pursuit of clean data for an agentic travel future
News / Technology
In pursuit of clean data for an agentic travel future
By Matthew Parsons | September 25, 2025
There is a need for clean, standardized data to help instill trust as the travel industry shifts towards agentic AI. Read More
WeTravel lands $92M to develop AI tools for multi-day trip operators
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WeTravel lands $92M to develop AI tools for multi-day trip operators
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2025
The company said the round triples its valuation and will go towards developing its platform to expand its payment infrastructure and build artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for partners. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026