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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News / Startups
Lufthansa targets Asia Pacific hotspots for tech innovation
By Kevin May | July 5, 2018
Lufthansa Group's Innovation Hub is expanding to the Far East in a bid to capture some of the buzz and prowess of the tech community in two key centers in the region. Read More
Technology and customer experience analysis
News / Technology
Why technology is the key to a great customer experience for travelers
By Rakshit Desai - FCM Travel Solutions | July 2, 2018
It’s a universally acknowledged fact that technology has influenced every aspect of human life, specifically over the last few years. This stands unambiguously true for travel industry. Read More
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News / Technology
New trends in AI-driven predictive pricing and bundling
By Phocuswright Research | July 2, 2018
The concepts of personalization, big data analysis and dynamic pricing/offers have been discussed and debated in the press for a number of years, though limited evidence exists of any wide-level... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Instaroom brings communication to direct hotel bookings
Interview / Technology
STARTUP STAGE: Instaroom brings communication to direct hotel bookings
By Kevin May | June 27, 2018
Instaroom has built what it calls a "concierge platform" so that hotels can communicate directly with potential guests on their websites. Read More
VIDEO: Asia Pacific as a new global hub for travel startups
News / Startups
VIDEO: Asia Pacific as a new global hub for travel startups
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2018
A lot of investment has flowed into travel startups from Asia Pacific in recent years - with the region rivaling its noisy counterpart in Silicon Valley. Read More
VIDEO: Number-crunching the Hopper way
News / Technology
VIDEO: Number-crunching the Hopper way
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2018
Hopper would perhaps be the first to admit that it spent a lot of time (and investment) building and evolving the product. Read More
Amex acquisition sees end of Mezi deals with travel management companies
News / Technology
Amex acquisition sees end of Mezi deals with travel management companies
By Elizabeth West - Business Travel News | June 20, 2018
Artificial intelligence-powered travel concierge Mezi has pulled out of its travel management company relationships, cutting ties to the corporate travel space after being acquired by American Express... Read More
Amazon finally talks about travel, launches Alexa for Hospitality
News / Technology
Amazon finally talks about travel, launches Alexa for Hospitality
By Kevin May | June 19, 2018
Amazon's first official foray into the travel industry for a few years is here: Alexa for Hospitality - bringing the voice-activated device into hotel rooms. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Don't panic! Artificial intelligence will bring human touch to hotels
By Frank Reeves - Avvio | June 19, 2018
The problem with all new hotel technology, unfortunately, is that innovation gets turned into buzzwords quickly, usually in order to sell more products and services. Read More
VIDEO: Travel planning with digital assistants
News / Technology
VIDEO: Travel planning with digital assistants
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2018
Digital assistants in travel are not an entirely new form of technology - moreover, just another layer that builds on the shift to digital and, especially, mobile. Read More
IDEAS introduces dynamic pricing product for hotels
News / Technology
IDEAS introduces dynamic pricing product for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2018
 Revenue management company IDEAS has created a new flexible pricing system intended to help hotels maximize profitability from independent and linked products. Read More
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News / Technology
Business travelers see AI as safe, are reluctant to share data
By Jill Menze | June 7, 2018
Business travelers believe artificial intelligence can make corporate travel safer, though many are hesitant to share certain types of data needed to help AI flourish. Read More
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Destygo
Interview / Technology
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Destygo
By PhocusWire | June 7, 2018
Guillaume Laporte, co-founder and CEO of Destygo, pitches the business at Phocuswright Europe 2018, then takes questions from PhocusWire. Read More
hotels skeptical ai
Opinion / Technology
Are hoteliers too skeptical of artificial intelligence?
By Klaus Kohlmayr - IDEAS | June 5, 2018
Despite the negative depictions in science fiction and widespread public concern over privacy, security and safety, artificial intelligence presents the possibility for real positive change, human... Read More
Sabre taps Microsoft to grow cloud services, expands NDC efforts
News / Technology
Sabre taps Microsoft to grow cloud services, expands NDC efforts
By Jill Menze | May 31, 2018
Sabre has struck a long-term deal with Microsoft to expand its cloud-based offerings. Read More
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