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.

 

Origin raises $5M for membership-based trip-planning app
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Origin raises $5M for membership-based trip-planning app
By Jill Menze | January 14, 2022
Origin's travel curators have local expertise and use machine learning to help travelers find, plan and book their trips, including flights, accommodation and experiences. Read More
Airline tech chiefs prioritize investment in cybersecurity, cloud services
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Airline tech chiefs prioritize investment in cybersecurity, cloud services
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2022
SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights study reveals 61% of airlines see IT investment increasing in 2022 while 55% of airports expect to spend more. Read More
Spectaflow adds €1.7M for hotel operations tech
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Spectaflow adds €1.7M for hotel operations tech
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2022
Iceland-based Spectaflow has raised a total of €2.5 million, created in 2019, including this latest funding. Read More
Yanolja acquires Dable to boost hotel AI capabilities
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Yanolja acquires Dable to boost hotel AI capabilities
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | December 17, 2021
Yanolja's acquisition of Dable is part of its ambition to become the world's number one travel platform. Read More
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Amadeus touts cloud benefits for travel
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2021
The partnership with Microsoft was positioned as a move to the cloud within three to five years as well as collaboration on new products and services through an innovation program. Read More
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Attractions e-commerce platform Convious nabs $12M for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2021
Founded in 2017, Convious says it currently works with more than 125 theme parks, museums, zoos and other attractions in 16 countries. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Data Duopoly
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: Data Duopoly
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Data Duopoly incentivises visitors to explore, and we gather powerful data insights to shape venues' future. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Kido Dynamics
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Hot 25 Startups 2022: Kido Dynamics
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Kido Dynamics specializes in geo-spatial analytics using telecom big data. Read More
Enso Connect bags $2M for rental guest platform
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Enso Connect bags $2M for rental guest platform
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2021
Enso, which was founded in 2019, offers a guest experience platform combining artificial intelligence-led communication and smart home technologies. Read More
VIDEO: How transformation is vital for a new travel industry
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VIDEO: How transformation is vital for a new travel industry
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2021
Change is a constant, but the COVID-19 pandemic has given many companies a pause for thought as to how far they want to go in their transformation to be smarter brands. Read More
Sounding Off: Metaverse is nonsense to some but the future for many
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Sounding Off: Metaverse is nonsense to some but the future for many
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2021
It is when we take a step back, stop rolling our eyes at products like Metaverse for a moment and then consider what such things might mean to the consumers of tomorrow, then it all might make sense. Read More
Is the Metaverse a friend or foe to travel?
Opinion / Technology
Is the Metaverse a friend or foe to travel?
By Matthew Chapman - Vibe | November 2, 2021
We shouldn’t overlook that to a significant extent the Metaverse is already upon us. Think virtual reality video gaming, crypto currencies, immersive online shopping experiences. Read More
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VIDEO: Startup momentum in a crisis
By PhocusWire | October 29, 2021
At PhocusWire Pulse, Joseph Ling, founder and CEO of Singapore-based Vouch, shares how his company thrived amid the pandemic. Read More
Innovation chief envisions big future for AI and biometrics at U.S. airports
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Innovation chief envisions big future for AI and biometrics at U.S. airports
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | October 21, 2021
AI, coupled with multinational information sharing, will bring a day relatively soon when transportation security officers won't have to view the contents of most carry-ons brought through screening... Read More
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IBM launches climate impact tools for airlines, other companies
By Mitra Sorrells | October 12, 2021
The IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite combines weather data, carbon accounting capabilities, artificial intelligence and more. Read More
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