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.

 

Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow
By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
News / Technology
Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce
By Matthew Parsons | June 9, 2025
The groundwork for agentic commerce is being done. The question is: How prepared is the travel sector? Read More
Nezasa acquires tech from AWAI, builds out dynamic packaging offering
News / Technology
Nezasa acquires tech from AWAI, builds out dynamic packaging offering
By Linda Fox | June 6, 2025
The integration will enable Nezasa to create a more comprehensive tool that will help its customers meet the evolving needs of the travel industry. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning
By Abby Crotty | June 6, 2025
Tukio wants to improve transparency and simplify the planning and booking process for African safaris. Read More
Iberia launches conversational assistant on ChatGPT
News / Technology
Iberia launches conversational assistant on ChatGPT
By Abby Crotty | June 5, 2025
The new tool can be accessed by searching for "Iberia" or "Iberia GPT" when logged into ChatGPT. Read More
Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.  Read More
Holidu lands €46M in funding, acquires French rental company Cybevasion
News / Online
Holidu lands €46M in funding, acquires French rental company Cybevasion
By Linda Fox | June 4, 2025
Germany-based vacation rental company Holidu has announced its latest acquisition along with fresh funding to fuel AI development and further expansion. Read More
Agoda launches AI-powered vacation planner for Indian travelers
News / Technology
Agoda launches AI-powered vacation planner for Indian travelers
By Abby Crotty | June 4, 2025
The travel planner was built with Google's AI technology and is available until June 30 as part of a marketing campaign. Read More
Cloudbeds CEO on experimenting with AI across the organization
News / Technology
Cloudbeds CEO on experimenting with AI across the organization
By Linda Fox | June 4, 2025
Many travel companies are developing consumer- or partner-facing AI tools, but Cloudbeds is also trying to push the boundaries with the technology internally. Read More
Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive
News / Online
Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive
By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025
HCN, which provides AI-powered, in-room guest engagement solutions, has acquired digital guest experiences platform Crave Interactive. Read More
Rapid Fire with Emilie Dumont of Digitrips
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Emilie Dumont of Digitrips
By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
OTA marketing spend rose in Q1 2025
News / Online
OTA marketing spend rose in Q1 2025
By Linda Fox | June 3, 2025
As Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Trip.com Group continue to up marketing spend, PhocusWire looks at what they're saying about these investments. Read More
Acai Travel receives investment from Amadeus Ventures
News / Startups
Acai Travel receives investment from Amadeus Ventures
By Abby Crotty | June 2, 2025
The investment will be used to reduce operational costs and enhance the travel experience, Acai's CEO said. Read More
U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape
News / Online
U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape
By Phocuswright Research | June 2, 2025
Despite headwinds—the United Kingdom travel market is benefiting from a stable economy, rising consumer demand and strong digital adoption. Read More
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