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.

 

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Cloudbeds, IDeaS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Cloudbeds, IDeaS and more...
By PhocusWire | May 30, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Why AI travel scenarios miss the $3T opportunity
Opinion / Technology
Why AI travel scenarios miss the $3T opportunity
By Robert Matsuoka | May 30, 2025
Former TripAdvisor exec Robert Matsuoka evaluates where AI misses the mark in travel—and where the actual disruption will come from. Read More
Rapid Fire with Shilpa Ranganathan of Expedia Group
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Shilpa Ranganathan of Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | May 29, 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
How will generative AI impact travel distribution?
News / Distribution
How will generative AI impact travel distribution?
By Abby Crotty | May 29, 2025
In the latest installment of Phocuswright’s The New Age(nts) Trend Series, industry leaders discussed the travel sector’s preparedness for distribution shifts in the face of the generative AI... Read More
Luxury short-term rental platform Wander raises $50M
News / Online
Luxury short-term rental platform Wander raises $50M
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025
 Wander will use the funding for expansion and to continue investing in its artificial intelligence-powered operating system, WanderOS. Read More
Accelya launches AI layer FLX AIViator
News / Technology
Accelya launches AI layer FLX AIViator
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025
FLX AIViator will be used in forecasting, merchandising, dynamic pricing, customer service, operational insights and financial settlement. Read More
Writing a new industrial intelligence playbook for investors
From Our Partners / Technology
Writing a new industrial intelligence playbook for investors
By Chris Hemmeter, Thayer Investment Partners | May 28, 2025
With disruption and dislocation defining the current travel landscape, entrepreneurs and investors—strategic and corporate VCs—need to leverage their strengths and create a team that is stronger than... Read More
Startup Stage: TripPromoter uses AI to help creators make their travel content bookable
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: TripPromoter uses AI to help creators make their travel content bookable
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025
TripPromoter aims to "bridge the gap" for content creators hoping to sell their travel itineraries with artificial intelligence-powered technology. Read More
Moving beyond points: The state of hotel loyalty programs
News / Online
Moving beyond points: The state of hotel loyalty programs
By Marisa Garcia | May 28, 2025
Points-based hotel loyalty programs are not dead but they are evolving towards a hybrid offering of "instant, milestone and aspirational." Read More
What’s driving Canadian travel agency growth in 2025?
News / Online
What’s driving Canadian travel agency growth in 2025?
By Phocuswright Research | May 27, 2025
The Canadian travel agency landscape is characterized by a combination of traditional and home-based businesses, with mixed attitudes on emerging technologies. Read More
Rapid Fire with Filip Filipov of OAG
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Filip Filipov of OAG
By Morgan Hines | May 27, 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
CEO Spotlight: Alex Mans of Flyr
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Alex Mans of Flyr
By Linda Fox | May 27, 2025
Alex Mans, founder and CEO of Flyr, discusses the current state of airline retailing and what his company is developing to help modernize the industry. Read More
Booking.com terminates many partnerships with content creators
News / Distribution
Booking.com terminates many partnerships with content creators
By Abby Crotty | May 23, 2025
Content creators were informed via email, which also had instructions for joining Booking.com's third-party affiliate program. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Bolt, SITA, Google and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Bolt, SITA, Google and more...
May 23, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
The impact on travel from Google I/O 2025 launches
News / Technology
The impact on travel from Google I/O 2025 launches
By Mark Frary | May 23, 2025
At look at how launches and updates, including AI mode and agentic AI, from the Google I/O 2025 event this week might play out in travel. Read More
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