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.

 

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Spotnana, Hostaway and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Spotnana, Hostaway and more...
By PhocusWire | July 24, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Google fined €890M by European regulator in DMA breaches
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Google fined €890M by European regulator in DMA breaches
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2026
In its decision, the commission said the search giant gives its own services more prominence in search by using, for example, “enhanced visuals and filters.” Read More
Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
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Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2026
The companies plan to audit OTA listings, brand websites, event content and immersive experiences to identify opportunities for improvement.   Read More
Aer Lingus employee wins AI challenge with hotel concierge for standby flyers
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Aer Lingus employee wins AI challenge with hotel concierge for standby flyers
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2026
An Aer Lingus digital product manager won RouteStack’s AI build challenge with StandByStay, a hotel concierge for airline employees flying standby. Read More
13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
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13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
By Phocuswright Research | July 23, 2026
This report is part of the U.S. Travel Market Report 2026 series, which includes matching essentials on airlines, hotels, car rental, cruise and packaged travel. Read More
How travel booking is moving from search to intent
From Our Partners / Technology
How travel booking is moving from search to intent
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2026
Erez Bousso, founder and CEO of Move, speaks with Phocuswright’s Mitra Sorrells about intent-based travel commerce, AI booking infrastructure and how travel may move beyond traditional search. Read More
Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market
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Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2026
Loveholidays head of strategy Isabella Cheng discusses dynamic packaging growth and AI usage in an interview in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe 2026. Read More
AI's success in travel hinges on human involvement
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AI's success in travel hinges on human involvement
By Morgan Hines | July 22, 2026
Behavioral science plays into how travelers and travel company teams take to AI, and a human touch is necessary for success. Read More
Mindtrip targets DMOs with AI visibility tool
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Mindtrip targets DMOs with AI visibility tool
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2026
The Answer Intelligence solution enables DMOs to create content optimized for AI discovery, helping destinations to increase their visibility. Read More
Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search
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Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026
An audit performed by Obvlo found that only 23 out of 100 travel brands were AI ready. Read More
Booking Holdings' 'connected trip' vision never materialized, and AI is the latest threat
Opinion / Online
Booking Holdings' 'connected trip' vision never materialized, and AI is the latest threat
By Mario Gavira | July 21, 2026
According to Mario Gavira, the AI wave is increasing pressure on the OTA to deliver the connected trip. Read More
30 Sundays lands $6.7M for AI travel planning service
News / Startups
30 Sundays lands $6.7M for AI travel planning service
By Linda Fox | July 20, 2026
India-based 30 Sundays is an AI-driven journey planner, offering users a video-based itinerary that they can change through a conversational interface.  Read More
Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls
By Abby Crotty | July 20, 2026
The AI-powered phone receptionist offers a flexible pricing model, allowing tour operators to reduce spend in quieter months. Read More
AI risk to OTAs is margin squeeze, not disintermediation
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AI risk to OTAs is margin squeeze, not disintermediation
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2026
The risk of OTAs being disintermediated by AI might have been exaggerated as pressure on margin is perhaps the more likely outcome, according to investment bank BTIG. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...
By PhocusWire | July 17, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More