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.

 

From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
News / Technology
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2025
Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls—at a hospitality industry event last week. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more...
By PhocusWire | May 2, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers
News / Technology
Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers
By Abby Crotty | May 1, 2025
Hostelworld's "global trip plan marketplace" will encourage travelers to download the app and build a proprietary data set for its AI models. Read More
Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025
On June 11, Rail Europe CEO Björn Bender will take part in an executive panel, “The Great Ground Shift,” which will focus on ground transportation’s ongoing transformation. Read More
Casago's Steve Schwab on finalizing Vacasa and what lies ahead
News / Online
Casago's Steve Schwab on finalizing Vacasa and what lies ahead
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2025
Casago CEO Steve Schwab discusses the value of the Vacasa deal, the importance of relationships and more in an exclusive interview. Read More
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
News / Technology
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025
“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More
Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
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Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The company said that it wasn't affected by the general economic environment in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
News / Technology
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The tool is in beta testing for select users in the United States and Germany with a wider release dependent on the results of the trial. Read More
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
News / Technology
GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more. Read More
Startup Stage: SuiteOp wants to help STRs and hotels automate operations
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: SuiteOp wants to help STRs and hotels automate operations
By Abby Crotty | April 28, 2025
Guest operations platform SuiteOp is "laser focused" on its goal of turning manual processes into "100% automation." Read More
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
News / Technology
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for airline staff. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
News / Technology
Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be altered by artificial intelligence, though exactly how remains to be seen. Read More
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
News / Startups
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry for good." Read More
Rapid Fire with Florent Bannwarth of BlaBlaCar
News / Technology
Rapid Fire with Florent Bannwarth of BlaBlaCar
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
BlaBlaCar's Florent Bannwarth shares how the company is using AI to connect drivers with potential passengers to increase carpooling opportunities as well as the wider opportunity for the industry. Read More
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