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.

 

Guarding against bias in ChatGPT and travel’s AI tools
News / Technology
Guarding against bias in ChatGPT and travel’s AI tools
By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023
Jyotika Singh, the director of data science at Placemakr, talks about the benefits and pitfalls AI and natural language processing present for the travel sector.   Read More
Priceline partners with Google to deploy generative AI
News / Technology
Priceline partners with Google to deploy generative AI
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2023
Priceline will use the generative AI technology to create a new virtual travel assistant chatbot to improve internal workflows. Read More
GetYourGuide nabs $194M for global expansion, more AI development
News / Online
GetYourGuide nabs $194M for global expansion, more AI development
By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2023
Along with a newly-launched ChatGPT plugin, GetYourGuide is exploring a variety of use cases for generative AI to help travelers, supply partners and its internal operations. Read More
Microsoft: New AI plugins coming from Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Skyscanner and more
News / Technology
Microsoft: New AI plugins coming from Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Skyscanner and more
By Mitra Sorrells | May 30, 2023
Five travel brands are among the companies developing AI plugins accessible in both ChatGPT and all of Microsoft's products including Bing search. Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI in tour operating
News / Technology
AI Insights: Generative AI in tour operating
By PhocusWire | May 26, 2023
TUI Group's chief technology officer Pieter Jordaan answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More
Travel’s ChatGPT adventure raises hopes and questions
News / Technology
Travel’s ChatGPT adventure raises hopes and questions
By Derek Catron | May 26, 2023
PhocusWire’s latest roundup of how travel companies are utilizing ChatGPT shows a wide range of approaches.   Read More
Google unveils generative AI boost to search
News / Online
Google unveils generative AI boost to search
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023
During its Google Marketing Live event this week the company shared a number of updates including an example of how its search generative experience could work. Read More
ChatGPT plugins' potential impact on the travel booking experience
Opinion / Technology
ChatGPT plugins' potential impact on the travel booking experience
By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2023
Can chatbot plugins bring a new, conversational layer to the decade-old search and booking interface in travel? Read More
Grab looks to further efficiency gains via generative AI
News / Online
Grab looks to further efficiency gains via generative AI
By Linda Fox | May 19, 2023
During the Singapore-based company's first quarter 2023 earnings, co-founder, chairman and chief executive Antony Tan described Grab as "early adopters of data science in the region." Read More
Hopper, MakeMyTrip, Indicio on data security with ChatGPT
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Hopper, MakeMyTrip, Indicio on data security with ChatGPT
By Mitra Sorrells | May 19, 2023
In PhocusWire’s latest Let’s Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, industry leaders discuss how generative AI can bring benefits for travelers while protecting the privacy of their data.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Roam Around uses ChatGPT to tailor free travel itineraries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Roam Around uses ChatGPT to tailor free travel itineraries
By Derek Catron | May 18, 2023
Built on OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Roam Around claims to be the world’s first viral AI travel planner, crafting free personalized itineraries for its users.   Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Innovative travel products from around the globe
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Innovative travel products from around the globe
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2023
Hear from leaders from Expedia Group, Fliggy, HometoGo and Wego about innovative products that are driving the travel industry forward. Read More
Yanolja Cloud acquires B2B travel tech firm Go Global Travel
News / Technology
Yanolja Cloud acquires B2B travel tech firm Go Global Travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2023
Founded in 2000, Go Global Travel is a B2B technology company that provides distribution of travel products including hotel and resort rooms, airline tickets and car rentals. Read More
Why it's time for travel companies to address "technical debt"
News / Technology
Why it's time for travel companies to address "technical debt"
By Derek Catron | May 15, 2023
WhileChatGPT and AI are cool, travel businesses can't get the full benefit of new technologies until they replace their antiquated systems, experts at at Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Americas conference said.... Read More