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.

 

Is technology improving airline customer service?
News / Technology
Is technology improving airline customer service?
By Mark Frary | November 13, 2024
The need for technology in customer service is on the rise after the pandemic, but for now hybrid human-and-tech solutions seems to be most effective. Read More
SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel
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SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2024
The collaboration will look at furthering interoperability, trust and data security as part of a Digital Travel Ecosystem initiative from SITA. Read More
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
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78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
The report from SiteMinder also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Byway
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Byway
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Byway offers trips across Europe, including overland transport, hand-picked accommodation, and on-demand expert advice. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: D3x
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: D3x
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
D3x is an AI-driven platform that elevates the hospitality industry by blending artificial intelligence with human-centric interactions. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: iWander
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: iWander
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
iWander is an AI Travel Companion that transforms in-destination exploration by providing personalized, immersive audio tours and real-time recommendations. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Levee
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Levee
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Levee is revolutionizing hotel operations by solving inconsistent and incomplete data capture from deskless workers like housekeepers and maintenance staff.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Mindtrip
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Mindtrip
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Mindtrip is an AI-powered travel platform that makes it easy to organize any adventure, all in one place. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Obvlo
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Obvlo
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Obvlo is an AI solution for producing and maintaining personalized local content for any destination on earth. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Tripstax
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Tripstax
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
TripStax is a fully connected modular stack of proprietary business travel applications, powered by a central data processing architecture that consumes, enriches and manages all business traveler... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Trustd.ai
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Trustd.ai
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Trustd.ai has developed a customizable AI platform designed to tackle the trust and safety challenges within the Short Term Rental (STR) sector.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ZentrumHub
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ZentrumHub
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
ZentrumHub is a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection. Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
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Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Airbnb’s Icons, group travel features have contributed to 1.7 million new profiles since May
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Airbnb’s Icons, group travel features have contributed to 1.7 million new profiles since May
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2024
Airbnb saw $3.7 billion in revenue in Q3 this year, a 10% increase compared to Q3 2023, while adjusted EBITDA was up 7% year-over-year to $2 billion. Read More
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