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.

 

Creating customer win-back marketing campaigns with machine learning
From Our Partners / Technology
Creating customer win-back marketing campaigns with machine learning
By John Carney - OpenJaw Technologies | July 26, 2018
It is up to 50% easier to sell to existing customers than to win new customers. A 5% increase in customer retention can increase a company’s profitability by 25%, or more – sometimes up to 95%. Read More
OAG interview air travel data
News / Technology
Q&A: Data, context and the impact of Amazon on air travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2018
According to the World Bank, the number of international travel departures across the globe has more than doubled in the last two decades, from about 650 million in 1996 to 1.45 billion in 2016.  Read More
WayBlazer shutting down
News / Online
WayBlazer closes shop, cites lack of funds and time
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2018
WayBlazer, which offered artificial intelligence-powered search, discovery and shopping for travel websites and apps, is shutting down. Read More
sevenrooms restaurant experience
News / Technology
Do diners want technology to enhance the restaurant experience?
By Jill Menze | July 25, 2018
Technology has transformed the customer experience for travelers, who now expect on-demand, personalized service at all stages of the traveler journey. This often includes while dining, for everything... Read More
Customer experience part 3 airports
News / Technology
Reimagining customer experience, part 3: Airport innovations
By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2018
For part three we take a look inside airport terminals where a variety of innovative work is being done to improve and ease the process of air travel.  Read More
VIDEO: Lessons in digital travel from Asia
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VIDEO: Lessons in digital travel from Asia
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2018
The best way for travel businesses in the west to understand the nuances and issues associated with operating in Asia Pacific is to learn from those at the sharp end. Read More
Most voice assistants "unskilled" for travel planning and booking
News / Technology
Most voice assistants "unskilled" for travel planning and booking
By Michael Coletta | July 20, 2018
For all the skills in Amazon's Alexa voice marketplace (30,000 and counting), the majority can still be described as "unskilled" for travel planning and booking tasks. The same can be said for Google... Read More
Travel startups - pick your battles against the powerful wisely
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Travel startups - pick your battles against the powerful wisely
By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | July 19, 2018
The Phocuswright Conference in November this year comes at a point in the travel and hospitality industry life-cycle where challenger startups from 15-20 years ago are now the global incumbents. Read More
Utrip claims new tool brings travel planning closer to Netflix and Amazon models
News / Technology
Utrip claims new tool brings travel planning closer to Netflix and Amazon models
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2018
Utrip, a personalization platform for travel, has been testing a destination discovery experience driven by artificial intelligence. Read More
Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
News / Technology
Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2018
Journera, the data and analytics platform launched by former Orbitz boss Jeff Katz, has raised Series A funding of $9 million. Read More
Artificial intelligence and the drive for an emotional connection with travelers
News / Technology
Artificial intelligence and the drive for an emotional connection with travelers
By Linda Fox | July 12, 2018
Amadeus is experimenting with a branch of artificial intelligence called "reinforcement learning." Read More
lufthansa-innovation-lab-asia-pacific
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
phocuswright dynamic pricing bundling
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