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.

 

Airbnb focused on “strategic priorities” amid solid second quarter
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Airbnb focused on “strategic priorities” amid solid second quarter
By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2024
Airbnb is looking ahead to expanding beyond its “core,” including the eventual relaunch of Airbnb Experiences, among other new features to roll out later this year and beyond. Read More
Travel industry reacts to Google antitrust, monopoly ruling
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Travel industry reacts to Google antitrust, monopoly ruling
By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2024
What kind of impact does the industry expect to see as a result of the Google antitrust ruling? Do travel leaders expect to see big changes?  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Breeze Airways, Holibob, HRS, Mindtrip and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Breeze Airways, Holibob, HRS, Mindtrip and more
By PhocusWire | August 2, 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
Booking Holdings touts alternative accommodation growth, success on social media
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Booking Holdings touts alternative accommodation growth, success on social media
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2024
Booking Holdings said its alternative accommodation business is growing faster than its overall business and now has 7.8 million listings globally, up about 11% year over year. Read More
The power of data and AI for effective distribution and digital marketing in hospitality
News / Distribution
The power of data and AI for effective distribution and digital marketing in hospitality
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2024
Cloudbeds’ Sebastien Leitner and Mirai’s Javier Delgado discuss how technology can help hoteliers create a great experience for guests that keeps them coming back.     Read More
Guesty unveils AI-driven messaging tool for short-term rentals
News / Technology
Guesty unveils AI-driven messaging tool for short-term rentals
By D.J. Catron | July 31, 2024
“ReplyAI” uses generative AI algorithms to analyze guest and host correspondence to guide future responses. Read More
How hotels can develop an AI-powered data strategy
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How hotels can develop an AI-powered data strategy
By PhocusWire | July 30, 2024
Ireckonu's head of data Rik van Leeuwen explains why customer profile data should be the foundation of AI strategy for hotels that want to drive repeat business. Read More
SparkToro's Rand Fishkin on Google, zero-click content and why loyalty is the key to travel marketing
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SparkToro's Rand Fishkin on Google, zero-click content and why loyalty is the key to travel marketing
By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2024
Spurred by SparkToro's recent analysis of search behavior on Google in both the United States and Europe, PhocusWire talked to Fishkin about digital marketing trends and his advice for the travel... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more
By PhocusWire | July 26, 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
In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
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In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
By Morgan Hines | July 26, 2024
On the heels of last week’s CrowdStrike outage, the question of how to manage mass delays and cancellations along with what crisis management’s future may look like is only more critical. Read More
Canary Technologies helps TUI improve hotel guest experience
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Canary Technologies helps TUI improve hotel guest experience
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2024
Canary will provide TUI properties with solutions to enhance the guest experience such as mobile check-in and smart checkout. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024
Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More
The importance of “small wins” in developing a long-term AI strategy
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The importance of “small wins” in developing a long-term AI strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2024
Agent Studio's Cesc Vilanova and Acai Travel's Riky Vittoria - two people who have been developing artificial intelligence solutions for year - offer advice on how to employ the technology. Read More
3 opportunities for travel marketers now that cookies are here to stay
Opinion / Online
3 opportunities for travel marketers now that cookies are here to stay
By Brennen Bliss - Propellic | July 25, 2024
Propellic CEO Brennen Bliss foresees three key opportunities for travel marketers now that Google has decided to keep tracking cookies in Chrome. Read More
Exoticca lands €60M investment to grow multi-day tours platform
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Exoticca lands €60M investment to grow multi-day tours platform
By Linda Fox | July 24, 2024
Exoticca said the investment will go towards bringing in AI capabilities to its technology platform as well as brand building, particularly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Read More
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