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.

 

VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020
Trueface deploys ethical facial recognition and shows how the responsible use of computer vision is shaping the industry. Read More
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
News / Technology
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020
The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K. alongside virtual events in Asia and the U.S. Read More
How AI‐powered revenue management is helping airlines recover
Opinion / Distribution
How AI‐powered revenue management is helping airlines recover
By Justin Jander - PROS | November 11, 2020
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 the situation has become uncertain for revenue management because many predictions – based on what was seen, planned and forecasted before the pandemic – no longer apply. Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Startups for 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2020
Find out how these startups have shifted priorities, created new partnerships and adjusted their products to meet the challenges created by COVID-19. Read More
Yellowstone to be first U.S. National Park to deploy autonomous vehicles for tourists
News / Technology
Yellowstone to be first U.S. National Park to deploy autonomous vehicles for tourists
By Kevin May | October 29, 2020
An agreement between the National Park Service and mobility-as-a-service provider Beep will see two vehicles deployed in the destination's Canyon Village area from May 2021. Read More
Journera secures Amadeus as new investor
News / Technology
Journera secures Amadeus as new investor
By Kevin May | October 29, 2020
The undisclosed backing comes four months after the U.S.-based company raised $11.6 million in a Series B round. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: aiTravelers wants to remove the search pain from travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: aiTravelers wants to remove the search pain from travel
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2020
The company is a subscription-based online travel platform that uses artificial intelligence to match users with the best travel options. Read More
Sabre, Google to launch tech platform driving personalization in travel
News / Technology
Sabre, Google to launch tech platform driving personalization in travel
By Jill Menze | October 23, 2020
Called Sabre Travel AI, the platform is being developed as part of the 10-year partnership Sabre and Google announced in January. Read More
Big Tech is eyeing the travel industry again with autonomous vehicle push
Opinion / Technology
Big Tech is eyeing the travel industry again with autonomous vehicle push
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | October 20, 2020
If the OTAs don't get involved now, tourist ground transportation and vehicle-based sightseeing will be handed over to Big Tech and it won't ever come back to the OTA's collective sphere of influence on... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How top travel companies combine AI and humans to deliver excellent customer service
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How top travel companies combine AI and humans to deliver excellent customer service
By PhocusWire | October 15, 2020
Learn how travel businesses are realizing the benefits of combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with the unique value only humans can deliver. Read More
Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
News / Technology
Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2020
How the tours and activities sector is evolving to a touchless future. Read More
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News / Startups
American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020
American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers. Read More
10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry
News / Online
10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | October 12, 2020
Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event. Read More
How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology
News / Technology
How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology
By Linda Fox | October 7, 2020
Minimum viable product has taken on a new meaning for airlines as they rush to meet the need for contactless solutions. But how do carriers work out what to prioritize? Read More
STARTUP STAGE: BOUNTE helps hotels manage the lost-and-found process
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: BOUNTE helps hotels manage the lost-and-found process
By Jill Menze | October 5, 2020
BOUNTE is a cloud-based smartphone app that uses geolocation and AI image recognition to record, log and track lost items. Read More
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