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.

 

STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale
By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2024
Welcome Compass uses artificial intelligence to generate a personalized digital guide for guests that can include house rules, local recommendations, check-in/check-out instructions and more. Read More
Travel investment analysis shows shifts in funding, opportunities for innovation
News / Online
Travel investment analysis shows shifts in funding, opportunities for innovation
By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2024
F-Prime Capital partner Gaurav Tuli and Lufthansa Innovation Hub analyst Anna Schneider share their take on innovation and funding across the global travel industry, with additional perspective from a... Read More
Sabre Hospitality deploys first generative AI tool
News / Technology
Sabre Hospitality deploys first generative AI tool
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
SynXis Concierge.AI will initially be used by Sabre’s customer care and delivery team to improve the serve it provides the company's hotel customers. Read More
Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal
News / Online
Satisfi Labs acquires omnichannel marketing automation platform Factoreal
By Mileva Sapic | June 18, 2024
 Satisfi said the acquisition will improve customer engagement powered by conversational AI technology for its clients that include destination marketing organizations, zoos, museums and... Read More
TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
News / Online
TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024
Along with the acquisition, TravelPerk has received a credit facility of up to $135 million provided by Blackstone and Blue Owl.   Read More
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
News / Technology
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
On the eve of the Business Travel Show Europe, PhocusWire catches up with corporate travel executives on the progress of artificial intelligence in the past year. Read More
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
Opinion / Online
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
By Gav Buggy - TikTok | June 17, 2024
Travel content is blowing up on social media, providing no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits.  Read More
How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
News / Online
How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
By Morgan Hines | June 14, 2024
James Lever of Weeva and Sally Davey of Travalyst talk about sustainability sensibilities in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
Viator's origin story - a tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
News / Startups
Viator's origin story - a tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2024
Viator founder Rod Cuthbert shared the Phocuswright Europe 2024 Center Stage with Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter to discuss how the tours and activities company came to be, selling it to Tripadvisor... Read More
Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement
News / Technology
Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI for hospitality guest engagement
By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2024
Canary works with more than 20,000 hoteliers around the world, including many that are part brands such as Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton and Four Seasons. Read More
AI, personalization and data analytics: A deep dive into hospitality investment trends
From Our Partners / Technology
AI, personalization and data analytics: A deep dive into hospitality investment trends
By Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter - Amadeus Hospitality | June 12, 2024
Hospitality providers can see huge potential for a more engaging customer experience as well as significant growth if they effectively prioritize their technology investment strategies now.  Read More
Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
News / Technology
Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
By D.J. Catron | June 12, 2024
At Phocuswright Europe experts from Booking.com and Flight Centre Travel Group weigh in on how generative AI is changing the travel industry.   Read More
Ahead of the curve: Future-proofing travel programs
From Our Partners / Technology
Ahead of the curve: Future-proofing travel programs
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
Navan's director of travel management, Ben Custance, explains current challenges and opportunities in business travel management. Read More
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
News / Distribution
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2024
Mystifly’s Smart Selling Platform (SSP) delivers source-agnostic air selling, servicing and revenue optimization.   Read More
As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
News / Technology
As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
When 500 travel insiders gather, you don’t need a chatbot to predict lots of conversation about generative AI.   Read More
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