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.

 

Road.Travel in-car
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Road.Travel integrates the travel industry with connected cars
By Steven Lerner | December 20, 2019
Road.Travel is a planner and marketplace for complex itineraries that allows users to personalize and book self-guided trips. Read More
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News / Technology
TravelFlan bags $7M to enhance IT, expand to new markets
By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019
The Series A round brings the Hong Kong-based AI digital solution startup's total funding to more than $9.9 million. Read More
VIDEO: Mindsay - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Mindsay - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2019
This leader in conversational AI for the travel industry builds AI-powered chatbots for major travel companies. Read More
VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019
A consumer brand that has driven $100 million+ in hotel sales over messaging (SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp). Read More
The Future Of Travel Experience: The "space between" for digital-led airlines
Interview / Technology
The Future Of Travel Experience: The "space between" for digital-led airlines
By Jeff Katz - Journera | December 13, 2019
In this installment, Katz interviews two of the biggest forces behind United's customer experience strategy: Luc Bondar, VP for loyalty, and Praveen Sharma, VP for digital products and enterprise... Read More
hotels-2020-millennials
Opinion / Distribution
Millennials, attribute-based selling, "rogue" OTAs - what hospitality looks like in 2020
By Dave Collier - OTA Insight | December 13, 2019
In travel and hospitality, it’s tough to single out the most significant forecasts for next year, but these developments will be ones to watch in 2020. Read More
VIDEO: HotelRunner - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: HotelRunner - Launch pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2019
How sustainable and scalable supply acquisition, distribution and engagement drives incremental revenue growth. Read More
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News / Technology
Norwegian targets more personalization across every passenger channel
By Linda Fox | December 11, 2019
Norwegian Air Shuttle is putting a personalization strategy in place after signing a five-year partnership with Boxever. Read More
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News / Technology
How airline customer experience will take off with artificial intelligence
By Puneet Mehta - Netomi | December 11, 2019
Netomi CEO Puneet Mehta says 2020 will be a pivotal year for use of artificial intelligence in the airline industry.  Read More
VIDEO: Timeshifter- Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Timeshifter- Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2019
Jet lag is history! Explore how the latest sleep and circadian neuroscience can help travelers arrive at their best. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: NextPlan wants to make custom vacation planning easy
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: NextPlan wants to make custom vacation planning easy
By Steven Lerner | December 10, 2019
NextPlan is a platform that providers travelers with a personalized and customizable vacation itinerary. Read More
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News / Startups
Toyota backs autonomous shuttle service May Mobility with $50M investment
By Steven Lerner | December 5, 2019
The Toyota Motor Corporation is leading a $50 million Series B round into autonomous transportation-as-a-service startup May Mobility. Read More
VIDEO: Google on machine learning having an impact on online travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Google on machine learning having an impact on online travel
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2019
A Tech Talk from Google at the Phocuswright Conference 2019 highlights areas where machine learning can improve operations for travel companies. Read More
VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the tech trends shaping the travel industry
News / Technology
VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the tech trends shaping the travel industry
By Jill Menze | November 26, 2019
At The Phocuswright Conference 2019, journalist Kara Swisher said recurring revenue bundles, augmented reality and transportation are trends to watch in the travel industry. Read More
VIDEO: 30SecondsToFly - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: 30SecondsToFly - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2019
Claire, the AI partner for large TMCs, offers traveler-centric conversational commerce for higher revenues and lower costs. Read More
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