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.

 

Business travel leaders cautious on generative AI, tout benefits
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Business travel leaders cautious on generative AI, tout benefits
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2023
Generative AI continues to dominate conversations across travel with corporate travel no exception. Executives from Clarivate, Cornerstone, Spotnana and UiPath share early uses for the tech and pitfalls... Read More
Study reveals low take-up of AI among European hotels
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Study reveals low take-up of AI among European hotels
By Linda Fox | July 5, 2023
The Booking.com-Statista European Accommodation Barometer reveals that 23% plan to use the tools in the next six months, but two-thirds have no plans to use AI in their businesses. Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI and personalization
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AI Insights: Generative AI and personalization
By PhocusWire | June 29, 2023
Skyscanner CTO Andrew Phillips answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More
How AI is enabling self-service round-the-world trip planning
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How AI is enabling self-service round-the-world trip planning
By Derek Catron | June 29, 2023
A partnership between the Oneworld airline alliance and Elemental Cognition for around-the-world bookings relies on a generative AI chatbot.   Read More
Priceline’s new AI chatbot will mix ChatGPT and Google tech
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Priceline’s new AI chatbot will mix ChatGPT and Google tech
By Mitra Sorrells | June 28, 2023
Priceline's new chatbot, Penny, is equipped with security features so users can complete an accommodation booking right within the chat. Read More
Booking.com adds conversational trip planning with ChatGPT
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Booking.com adds conversational trip planning with ChatGPT
By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2023
For now the chat platform is integrated only with Booking.com’s accommodation booking experience, but the company plans to add flights, ground transportation and other trip components in the future. Read More
3 takeaways for travel insurtechs from Sam Altman's world tour
Opinion / Technology
3 takeaways for travel insurtechs from Sam Altman's world tour
By Daniel Green - Faye | June 27, 2023
As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman continues his call for increased regulation of artificial intelligence, what lessons can be applied about regulation to the travel insurance space?   Read More
Early adopters of AI for travel on the power of new models
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Early adopters of AI for travel on the power of new models
By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2023
The founders of 30SecondstoFly and Sam - two AI-powered chatbots that have been acquired by Amex GBT and Flight Centre Travel Group, respectively, discuss the potential of new large language models. Read More
Personalization + ChatGPT = Holy grail in customer intent
Opinion / Technology
Personalization + ChatGPT = Holy grail in customer intent
By Terry Jones | June 23, 2023
ChatGPT is going to change travel search for the better, and adding personalization will make it wonderful. Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI in business travel
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AI Insights: Generative AI in business travel
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2023
Amex GBT's chief technology officer David Thompson shares insights on the company's work with generative artificial intelligence. Read More
HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service
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HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2023
The investment in the company was led by Caixa Capital with Lince Capital and existing investor Portugal Ventures also participating. Read More
Latin America super app Rappi has big ambitions in travel
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Latin America super app Rappi has big ambitions in travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2023
With partnerships with Marriott and Amadeus, Rappi is finding ways to make its app the go-to place for travel bookings as well as many other daily essentials. Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI for vacation rental metasearch
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AI Insights: Generative AI for vacation rental metasearch
By PhocusWire | June 16, 2023
HomeToGo’s director of engineering, Mahendra Roopa, answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.   Read More
Microsoft, Trip.com and Kayak on their work with ChatGPT
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Microsoft, Trip.com and Kayak on their work with ChatGPT
By Derek Catron | June 15, 2023
Generative AI dominated conversations at Phocuswright Europe even before the discussion turned to its best-known tool.   Read More
Trip.com Group sees pent-up demand drive bookings above 2019 levels
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Trip.com Group sees pent-up demand drive bookings above 2019 levels
By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2023
In a call with analysts to discuss Q1 results, company executives also spoke of continued integration of AI with "proper guardrails in place." Read More