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: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
By PhocusWire | January 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Tryp.com looks to U.K. and Germany for expansion
News / Startups
Tryp.com looks to U.K. and Germany for expansion
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2025
Denmark-based Tryp.com has forged media partnerships with U.K. and German television outlets to help build reach new audiences and build its brand. Read More
HomeToGo to acquire European vacation rental management company Interhome
News / Online
HomeToGo to acquire European vacation rental management company Interhome
By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2025
HomeToGo said a purchase price in the “low three-digit million range in Swiss francs” is expected, with the deal closing in Q1. Read More
Does Reddit have a serious role to play in trip planning?
News / Online
Does Reddit have a serious role to play in trip planning?
By Matthew Parsons | January 23, 2025
Reddit's r/travel community boasts 12-million members and screen views grew nearly 33% in the past year, making the platform an increasingly important consideration for travel planners.    Read More
Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI
News / Technology
Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI
By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2025
Lodgify’s new report on the short term rental industry dives into technology, market and guest preferences trends. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus
Interview / Distribution
CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2025
Luis Maroto's career at Amadeus spans 25 years and two IPOs. He joined the company in 2000 as director of marketing finance, became CFO in 2003 and was appointed president and CEO in 2011. Read More
Amadeus Ventures invests in meetings tech startup Hivr.ai
News / Startups
Amadeus Ventures invests in meetings tech startup Hivr.ai
By Linda Fox | January 21, 2025
Germany-based hivr.ai, which was founded in 2020, uses artificial intelligence to help hotels automate more of the meetings and groups’ sales process and increase revenue. Read More
4 ways generative AI will impact travel startups
News / Startups
4 ways generative AI will impact travel startups
By Phocuswright Research | January 21, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to be so disruptive in the coming years, which makes planning ahead increasingly difficult for startups and investors considering investment or... Read More
What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
Opinion / Technology
What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
By Tom Randklev - CellPoint Digital | January 21, 2025
Tom Randklev of travel payments orchestration provider CellPoint Digital considers what Donald Trump's second term in office may mean for regulatory issues impacting airlines and the broader industry.... Read More
Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
News / Technology
Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2025
Artificial intelligence has enjoyed a steady buzz of attention over the last few years and whether the hype has matched reality has been up for discussion. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko and more
By PhocusWire | January 17, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
News / Technology
Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2025
A study from Canary Technologies reveals that 73% of hoteliers believe AI will have a significant or transformative impact on the sector. Read More
Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI
News / Online
Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI
By Morgan Hines | January 16, 2025
Technology including artificial intelligence, new players and other innovations are shaking up travel marketing. Read More
U.K. regulator to investigate Google’s search dominance
News / Online
U.K. regulator to investigate Google’s search dominance
By Morgan Hines | January 14, 2025
The organization will look into how Google’s position is impacting businesses such as advertisers, the media and alternate search engines and also the effect on consumers.  Read More
10 travel insights that should be on your radar in 2025
News / Online
10 travel insights that should be on your radar in 2025
By Phocuswright Research | January 14, 2025
Featuring highlights by segment, channel, consumer behavior metrics and more, this report equips travel industry stakeholders with the key data and trends needed to navigate the evolving travel... Read More
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