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 weekly travel tech news briefs: Delta, Priceline, Amadeus and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Delta, Priceline, Amadeus and more...
By PhocusWire | January 9, 2026
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
Travel executives on spreading bets with AI
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Travel executives on spreading bets with AI
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2026
C.A. Clark of Miles Partnership and Marius Nigond of iWander discuss excitement, concerns and risk with AI. Read More
Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’
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Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’
By Abby Crotty | January 9, 2026
Executives from iSeatz, Hopper and Chase Travel outline the expanding ecosystem that is the travel marketplace. Read More
Lufthansa, Amadeus partner to implement AI-native retailing solution
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Lufthansa, Amadeus partner to implement AI-native retailing solution
By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026
Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss are among the airlines that will adopt Nevio platform. Read More
Global flight tech provider Etraveli acquires Wenrix
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Global flight tech provider Etraveli acquires Wenrix
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2026
Wenrix will continue to operate as an independent company under the Etraveli Group umbrella. Read More
Lighthouse brings in CFO with IPO experience
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Lighthouse brings in CFO with IPO experience
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2026
Lighthouse said it is building the "financial and strategic infrastucture to match its scale." Read More
Why payments are becoming a strategic driver in travel
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Why payments are becoming a strategic driver in travel
By PhocusWire | January 8, 2026
As financial services and travel technology continue to converge, the ability to reduce friction across regions, channels and payment methods is emerging as a competitive advantage for the industry.... Read More
Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
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Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026
Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region. Read More
The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?
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The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?
By Mark Frary | January 8, 2026
Industry leaders debated whether AI is more advantageous or threatening for travel at WTM London. Read More
GoldSpring acquires Travel Tech Consulting
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GoldSpring acquires Travel Tech Consulting
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | January 7, 2026
The companies said the move expands GoldSpring's tech optimization and digital strategy offerings. Read More
Why data quality is becoming the foundation of travel innovation
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Why data quality is becoming the foundation of travel innovation
By PhocusWire | January 7, 2026
Yanolja's Changemaker session at The Phocuswright Conference explored how low-quality data remains one of the biggest barriers to innovation in hospitality and how cloud-based platforms are changing the... Read More
Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees
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Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2026
Airbnb's chief business officer Dave Stephenson talks new lines of business, loyalty, changing fees structure and geographic expansion. Read More
Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
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Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
By Abby Crotty | January 6, 2026
The companies said commercial robotaxi service is expected to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Read More
Inside Latin America’s digital shift in tours, activities and experiences
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Inside Latin America’s digital shift in tours, activities and experiences
By PhocusWire | January 6, 2026
With travelers increasingly booking online and prioritizing memorable activities over traditional products, Latin America presents both enormous opportunity and unique complexity.  Read More
Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model
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Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2026
Financial analysts from Barclays, Evercore and Mizuho dissect AI's impact on travel search and booking and the OTA model. Read More