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 travel tech news briefs: Travelport, HTS, Virgin Atlantic and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Travelport, HTS, Virgin Atlantic and more...
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Discover Puerto Rico builds AI platform to connect travelers with local businesses
News / Technology
Discover Puerto Rico builds AI platform to connect travelers with local businesses
By Cathy Walsh | October 30, 2026
The DMO is partnering with Satisfi Labs to match leisure travelers and meeting planners with island businesses based on their needs and interests. Read More
What it takes to fund and scale travel tech in the AI era
News / Startups
What it takes to fund and scale travel tech in the AI era
By Cathy Walsh | October 29, 2026
Investors and industry executives discussed the challenges of attracting capital, winning customers and scaling travel technology businesses at the online Travel Trends Summit. Read More
In Eastern Europe, local OTAs beat the giants by going narrow
News / Distribution
In Eastern Europe, local OTAs beat the giants by going narrow
By Phocuswright Research | October 29, 2026
Booking.com leads accommodation across most of Eastern Europe, but homegrown OTAs are growing faster by localizing hard. Read More
Negotiating the rapid growth cycle in travel tech
Opinion / Online
Negotiating the rapid growth cycle in travel tech
By Maria von Foerster - RightRez | October 29, 2026
RightRez CEO Maria von Foerster outlines how senior execs should respond when challenged to stretch the company beyond organic growth. Read More
Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo
News / Technology
Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2026
The online travel giant launched approximately 30 new and enhanced features, including expanded natural language search, as part of its fall 2026 product release. Read More
Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content
News / Technology
Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2026
The launch gives AI agents and developers access to the company’s air content using Claude, ChatGPT or other MCP-compatible platforms. Read More
Personal AI assistants could be re-shopping ‘landmine’ for hotels
News / Technology
Personal AI assistants could be re-shopping ‘landmine’ for hotels
By Matthew Parsons | October 28, 2026
Hotels and technology providers are now exploring the potential impact of re-shopping, where AI agents make a booking and later cancel and rebook if a better deal arises. Read More
BWH rebrands to WorldHotels, unifies loyalty programs, boosts digital offering
News / Online
BWH rebrands to WorldHotels, unifies loyalty programs, boosts digital offering
By Linda Fox | October 27, 2026
The franchise hotel group’s website and mobile app have been rebuilt using the Adobe platform, enabling greater personalization and the ability to evolve the digital experience. Read More
Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake
News / Technology
Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake
By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2026
Amex GBT CTO Michael Esquibel said Long Lake is "in it for the long haul" as the pair collaborates on AI. Read More
Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
News / Distribution
Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2026
Wyndham said its voice and guest communications platforms are driving efficiency as well as revenue. Read More
Meta's Muse launches in Japan, partners with Klook
News / Technology
Meta's Muse launches in Japan, partners with Klook
By Abby Crotty | October 23, 2026
Japan is the first market outside of North America to access the AI agent. Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Amadeus, JetBlue and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Amadeus, JetBlue and more...
By PhocusWire | October 23, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A
Interview / Online
Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A
By Cathy Walsh | October 23, 2026
Jean-Bernard Moens discusses Omio’s acquisition strategy, expansion in APAC and ambitions for AI-powered distribution. Read More
Amadeus, Nvidia target faster flight search as AI demand grows
News / Technology
Amadeus, Nvidia target faster flight search as AI demand grows
By Cathy Walsh | October 21, 2026
The companies will explore how accelerated computing, travel-specific AI and infrastructure improvements could enhance flight search as AI-powered travel shopping expands. Read More