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 Veronica Diquattro of Omio
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Veronica Diquattro of Omio
By Morgan Hines | May 15, 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
Expedia Group leans into B2B arm, adding new APIs, advertising capabilities
News / Technology
Expedia Group leans into B2B arm, adding new APIs, advertising capabilities
By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2025
The B2B expansion and new AI tools come on the heels of Expedia Group's Q1 earnings last week, which fell within company guidance. Read More
Game On: The Phocuswright Conference 2025
News / Online
Game On: The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By Phocuswright | May 14, 2025
This year's Phocuswright Conference theme is "Game On," speaking to the changing playbook in the travel industry. Read More
97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
News / Technology
97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success
By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025
Hospitable surveyed 566 short-term rental hosts across different management types, including self-managers, co-hosts and property managers.  Read More
Boarding call: Future-proofing airlines with data
From Our Partners / Technology
Boarding call: Future-proofing airlines with data
By Tim McMullen, DataArt | May 12, 2025
A modern data platform is as critical, enabling airlines to make smarter decisions, respond faster to change and unlock new opportunities through automation and innovation. Read More
What investors get wrong about travel startups
News / Startups
What investors get wrong about travel startups
By Mark Frary | May 12, 2025
Getting investments right in travel is a challenge, particularly with startups—and those in the industry say mistakes are part of the process. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
Opinion / Technology
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
By Andy Headington - Adido | May 9, 2025
Andy Headington, CEO of Adido, explores why travel companies have become so much more reliant on Google than other industries. Read More
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
News / Online
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More
Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Bodo Thielmann of HomeToGo
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 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: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, has been on a decade and a half journey with the experiences-focused company that he co-founded in 2009 with three classmates.  Read More
Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
News / Online
Tripadvisor targets "high-intent traffic" through AI
By Abby Crotty | May 7, 2025
The company, which owns the Tripadvisor brand, Viator and TheFork, reported a slight increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025. Read More
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
News / Distribution
Sabre attributes Q1 revenue decline to air bookings dip, IT de-migrations
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2025
Sabre reported a decline in Q1 2025 revenue, while operating income increased slightly and EBITDA rose 5% to $105 million. Read More
North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
News / Technology
North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA. Read More
Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
GuestOS provides 24/7 multilingual voice support through a single phone number, giving guests instant access to hotel services, tour bookings and recommendations. Read More
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