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.

 

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How diversity in travel can move from ideas on paper to leadership action
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2020
During the Diversity in Leadership panel at Phocuswright Europe, diversity and inclusion experts advised companies on how to create a balanced workforce. Read More
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Flight Centre sees emerging bright spot in business travel as it struggles with massive losses
By Mitra Sorrells | August 27, 2020
The company says it has taken the biggest hit in its leisure business, but corporate business recorded a $74 million AUD underlying profit in fiscal year 2020. Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Nancy Rademaker of Nexxworks
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Nancy Rademaker of Nexxworks
By PhocusWire | August 21, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Nancy Rademaker, partner at Nexxworks, one of Europe's leading consultancies looking at digital transformation and business strategy. Read More
10 ways APIs can revolutionize aviation post-coronavirus
Opinion / Technology
10 ways APIs can revolutionize aviation post-coronavirus
By Jonathan Weinberg | August 10, 2020
Here are 10 ways APIs could revolutionize how airports and airlines work together as well as with suppliers and passengers. Read More
Spotta nets $1.2M to bring its hotel pest control tech to new markets
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Spotta nets $1.2M to bring its hotel pest control tech to new markets
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2020
Spotta has raised a seed round to put towards expansion and the launch of new services. Read More
How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?
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How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?
By Jennifer Phillips April - Smartvel | July 27, 2020
An increase in travelers is good news for airlines that have been hard hit during the pandemic. As the world reopens, many people are eager for a getaway as a mental reset from months of confinement. Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Barbara Dalibard of SITA
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Barbara Dalibard of SITA
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Barbara Dalibard, CEO of SITA, one of the world's leading airline and airport technology providers. Read More
India’s SpiceJet airline takes over team and technology of Ixigo’s Travenues subsidiary
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India’s SpiceJet airline takes over team and technology of Ixigo’s Travenues subsidiary
By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2020
Ixigo launched Travenues in early 2019 to develop e-commerce solutions for airlines. Read More
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Sabre integrates Mindsay technology to enable automated customer service for OTAs, airlines and TMCs
By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2020
Sabre says the integration of Mindsay technology will enable travel companies to automatically resolve 70% of customer service requests.   Read More
Uber buys Routematch in bid to expand software tools for transit providers
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Uber buys Routematch in bid to expand software tools for transit providers
By Kevin May | July 21, 2020
The move is another concerted effort by Uber to push into the software-as-a-service space, this time by acquiring a company that builds systems to help transit operators with payments, accessibility... Read More
Mystifly lands $3.3M to further develop airline retailing platform
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Mystifly lands $3.3M to further develop airline retailing platform
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2020
Mystifly gets further investment for its airline retailing technology from Recruit Co. Read More
Amadeus touts human-tech hybrid for travel's future
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Amadeus touts human-tech hybrid for travel's future
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2020
Amadeus says AI is playing an increasing role in travel distribution, but the need for humans remains. Read More
Amazon acquires ride-hailing autonomous vehicle provider Zoox
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Amazon acquires ride-hailing autonomous vehicle provider Zoox
By Kevin May | June 30, 2020
The company is six years old and has created zero-emission, purpose-built vehicles for autonomous ride-hailing. Read More
VIDEO: Where the next great travel company will emerge
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VIDEO: Where the next great travel company will emerge
By Kevin May | June 29, 2020
An individual iPhone 10 in 2020 contains more computing power than every computer in 1986 on the planet - that's a fact that is often hard to get your head around. Read More
Traveler safety and hygiene emerge as the dominant themes at TravelScrum hackathon
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Traveler safety and hygiene emerge as the dominant themes at TravelScrum hackathon
By Linda Fox | June 24, 2020
The three themes for the marathon coding event were Health & Hygiene, Travel & Experiences and Sustainability & Relief. Read More