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.

 

How Goldjoy Travel found its sweet spot in the online cruise market
News / Technology
How Goldjoy Travel found its sweet spot in the online cruise market
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 11, 2024
A panel discussion at Cruise World Asia tackled “how to bulletproof your travel agency business with technology” with speakers from Goldjoy Travel and GlobalTix. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Guesty, FCM Meetings and Events, Holibob, Civitatis and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Guesty, FCM Meetings and Events, Holibob, Civitatis and more
By PhocusWire | October 11, 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
The similarities - and differences - of the early days of SaaS and GenAI
Opinion / Technology
The similarities - and differences - of the early days of SaaS and GenAI
By Arden Agopyan - HotelRunner | October 10, 2024
The founder of HotelRunner explains why differentiation and problem-solving are key in an investment landscape where there is an over-supply of GenAI startups, not unlike SaaS more than a decade... Read More
How AI search platforms may change travel marketing
News / Technology
How AI search platforms may change travel marketing
By Mark Frary | October 9, 2024
Natural language capabilities are changing how consumers search for answers to their travel queries - creating opportunities for marketers and for companies such as Perplexity and You.com. Read More
GetYourGuide adds influencer videos, AI content creation tool
News / Online
GetYourGuide adds influencer videos, AI content creation tool
By Morgan Hines | October 8, 2024
The toolkit includes a pairing of artificial intelligence-powered features and human-powered features. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: B0arding is a booking site that rewards users for video reviews
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: B0arding is a booking site that rewards users for video reviews
By Mileva Sapic | October 7, 2024
B0arding invites travelers to submit video reviews of hotels and short-term rentals they've stayed in and rewards them with a $20 travel credit for a future trip booked on its platform.  Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020
News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020
By Mileva Sapic | October 7, 2024
AllFly, Mize, Questo, Magpie and FutureStay update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Booking.com, Delta, Qatar Airways and more
News / Distribution
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Booking.com, Delta, Qatar Airways and more
By PhocusWire | October 4, 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
Decentralized Identity Foundation hackathon kicks off with track focused on travel solutions
News / Technology
Decentralized Identity Foundation hackathon kicks off with track focused on travel solutions
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2024
Developers entering the “Hospitality and Travel Challenge” have to demonstrate how decentralized identity technology combined with traditional travel technology can create a more frictionless,... Read More
Priceline adds voice capabilities from OpenAI to "Penny" chatbot
News / Technology
Priceline adds voice capabilities from OpenAI to "Penny" chatbot
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2024
Priceline's Penny chatbot can “hear” and understand user questions, predict needs based on historical interactions and "speak" its response. Read More
RentalReady launches fully autonomous AI agent for STRs
News / Technology
RentalReady launches fully autonomous AI agent for STRs
By Mileva Sapic | October 2, 2024
RentalReady's AI agent, Maia, will handle guest communication and assist with upselling, reviews, tasks and revenue management. Read More
Hype versus reality: How fast is generative AI changing the travel industry?
News / Technology
Hype versus reality: How fast is generative AI changing the travel industry?
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2024
Industry leaders from Accor, Sabre, Cloudbeds, Navan, MakeMyTrip and more share their thoughts on generative AI and whether it has lived up to expectations thus far. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel
By Mileva Sapic | September 30, 2024
Using the Trotter app, consumers can share experiences, discover hidden gems and get personalized recommendations based on their preferences and interests. Read More
What airlines wish they had in the disruption toolkit
News / Technology
What airlines wish they had in the disruption toolkit
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2024
Airline executives want self-service apps for passengers during a disruption as well as decision making support systems but they also want more support from the top and joined-up thinking. Read More
What the travel industry is learning about effectively implementing AI
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What the travel industry is learning about effectively implementing AI
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2024
DataArt's senior vice president of travel and hospitality explains why effective use of generative AI requires companies first deal with their technical debt and ensure they have a modern data... Read More
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