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.

 

Hyatt talks up internal AI uses cases, efficiency
News / Technology
Hyatt talks up internal AI uses cases, efficiency
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2026
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the opportunity for AI to make the company more efficient and more effective in Q1 2026 earnings. Read More
DirectBooker announces hotel partners, ChatGPT app
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DirectBooker announces hotel partners, ChatGPT app
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2026
DirectBooker, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2026, has also launched an app in ChatGPT and a connector in Claude. Read More
Hospitality's tech crossroads: Staying human in an increasingly digital industry
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Hospitality's tech crossroads: Staying human in an increasingly digital industry
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2026
Find out how hotels and travel agencies can adopt technology without losing the human relationships at the core of hospitality. Read More
Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps
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Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps
By Cathy Walsh | April 30, 2026
The India-based online travel company has added ChatGPT apps across ixigo, AbhiBus and ConfirmTkt, allowing users to search and compare travel options in a conversational interface. Read More
Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings
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Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings
By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2026
Uber is pushing to become a super app as it expands to offer hotels, voice booking and more. Read More
Hilton to bring app to more AI platforms
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Hilton to bring app to more AI platforms
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026
Hilton unveiled an Anthropic-powered AI trip planner in March. Read More
Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI
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Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2026
The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
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Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2026
The company said its platform has expanded in the past year to manage data from programs representing more than $5 billion in enterprise travel and expense spend.  Read More
AirAsia MOVE CEO on Gen Z travelers, trust and super apps
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AirAsia MOVE CEO on Gen Z travelers, trust and super apps
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 28, 2026
AirAsia Move CEO Nadia Omer discusses Gen Z travelers, AI and trust and OTAs in the future. Read More
Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers
By Cathy Walsh | April 27, 2026
The startup analyzes fragmented airline loyalty data to help frequent travelers optimize status, rewards and program choices in real time. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Virgin Atlantic, GetYourGuide, ATPCO and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Virgin Atlantic, GetYourGuide, ATPCO and more...
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
AI in short-term rentals: Costs, flops and hits
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AI in short-term rentals: Costs, flops and hits
By Linda Fox | April 24, 2026
The bosses of Casago and Forge Holiday Group discuss hits and misses with AI in vacation rentals. Read More
Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
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Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2026
Tripadvisor and Viator are expanding their AI efforts to support travel planning in Claude and Alexa+. Read More
Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
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Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
By Cathy Walsh | April 23, 2026
Research points to a gap in hotel AI visibility, driven by fragmented data, thin content and inconsistent signals across the web. Read More
EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
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EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
By Morgan Hines | April 22, 2026
EDreams joins the string of travel brands with ChatGPT apps, including Expedia, Booking.com, Accor and more. Read More