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.

 

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026
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Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in travel, hospitality and tourism. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Buzz
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Buzz
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Buzz is a travel payments and AI platform empowering Asian travelers to discover, book and pay seamlessly across borders. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Dazhboards
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Dazhboards
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Dazhboards is an AI-powered business intelligence and automation platform built for tour and activity operators. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Kaiban
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Kaiban
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Kaiban is an AI agent management system enabling airlines to launch and manage AI-powered solutions to address needs across all departments.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: SkyLink
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: SkyLink
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
SkyLink is an AI-powered corporate travel booking solution that sits within a company’s enterprise chat system. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups 2026: DirectBooker
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Hot 25 Travel Startups 2026: DirectBooker
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
DirectBooker aims to connect hotels' inventory to AI systems so that travelers can find the best places to stay and book them directly. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Arcube
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Arcube
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Arcube is a travel technology company that helps airlines unlock new revenue by aggregating ancillary suppliers, from lounges and eSIMs to car hire and insurance, into a single integration. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: BizTrip AI
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: BizTrip AI
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
BizTrip AI is an intelligent, AI/ML-powered personal travel assistant for the business traveler that delivers booking options based on their individual preferences and corporate policy. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: GuestOS
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: GuestOS
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
GuestOS provides AI teammates for hospitality, tourism and events, creating simpler, more reliable ways for people to connect. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HeyMax
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HeyMax
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
HeyMax turns everyday spend into aspirational travel by rewarding extra miles on everyday transactions. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HiGem
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HiGem
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
HiGem AI aims to help tourism organizations at the national, regional and city levels to improve the travel experience for visitors the local economies. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Hospy
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Hospy
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Hospy is a Latin America-based AI-powered platform that acts as a digital employee for short-term rentals and boutique hotels. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Kismet
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Kismet
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Kismet wants to make it easy for hotels to stand out in an AI storefront. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Nowadays
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Nowadays
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Nowadays is an AI-native platform that automates venue sourcing, negotiation and reporting. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: VanityPass
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: VanityPass
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
VanityPass is taking a new approach to loyalty and travel rewards through its AI loyalty intelligence engine, which is built to deliver personalization at scale. Read More