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.

 

How ready is your travel company for agentic AI?
Opinion / Technology
How ready is your travel company for agentic AI?
By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | December 19, 2025
Nezasa CEO Manuel Hilty contends that tools will become the differentiator for travel companies in the age of AI. Read More
Air France-KLM addressing look-to-book volumes with Amadeus tech
News / Distribution
Air France-KLM addressing look-to-book volumes with Amadeus tech
By Linda Fox | December 18, 2025
Airlines are looking to their technology providers for solutions to the look-to-book surge from NDC. Read More
Why personalization in travel is still so hard and where progress is finally happening
From Our Partners / Online
Why personalization in travel is still so hard and where progress is finally happening
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2025
Panelists from American Airlines, Allianz Partners and Sutherland discuss real-world barriers to personalization, from fragmented data and legacy systems to consumer trust, regulatory constraints and... Read More
Agentic AI, NDC and shifting priorities: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2025
News / Online
Agentic AI, NDC and shifting priorities: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2025
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2025
We rounded up the top 10 performing op-eds on PhocusWire for 2025. Read More
How travel companies should prepare for agentic commerce
News / Technology
How travel companies should prepare for agentic commerce
By Morgan Hines | December 18, 2025
Industry stakeholders from Stripe, Visa and ARC weigh in on how agentic commerce will transform payments. Read More
Intelligent travel choice in a world of infinite options
From Our Partners / Technology
Intelligent travel choice in a world of infinite options
By Mark Frary | December 17, 2025
AI will bring consumer grade experiences to the corporate realm. Read More
DMOs on AI implementation, challenges and education
News / Technology
DMOs on AI implementation, challenges and education
By Morgan Hines | December 17, 2025
DMOs are using AI to increase efficiency, and education has been essential for implementation. Read More
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025
News / Online
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025
By PhocusWire | December 17, 2025
PhocusWire names its 2025 newsmakers, spotlighting the companies and individuals behind the most significant moves. Read More
How Europe’s rail renaissance is reshaping modern mobility
From Our Partners / Online
How Europe’s rail renaissance is reshaping modern mobility
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2025
What was once viewed as a traditional, even old-fashioned, mode of transport is now being seen as the backbone of modern travel. Read More
Implementing technology in cruise and what comes next with AI
News / Technology
Implementing technology in cruise and what comes next with AI
By Abby Crotty | December 16, 2025
Cruisebound's Pierre-Olivier Lepage and Alyza's Markus Stumpe discuss AI's role in cruise and how they see the sector moving forward. Read More
How corporate travel, payments could change by 2030
News / Technology
How corporate travel, payments could change by 2030
By Morgan Hines | December 16, 2025
Blockskye co-CEO and co-founder Brook Armstrong shared his vision for the changing payments frontier at The Beat Live. Read More
Navan announces CFO transition following IPO
News / Online
Navan announces CFO transition following IPO
By Morgan Hines | December 15, 2025
Navan held its first earnings call following its October IPO, sharing a bump in revenue and a higher net loss year over year for Q3. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: TripGain
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: TripGain
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2025
TripGain developed an AI pilot that can book complete itineraries and handle disruptions in corporate travel. Read More
Redefining hospitality with services, AI and more ways to stay
News / Online
Redefining hospitality with services, AI and more ways to stay
By Abby Crotty | December 15, 2025
Executives from Marriott, Casago and Airbnb discuss strategies and initiatives defining the changing hospitality industry. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: The Data Appeal Company
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: The Data Appeal Company
By PhocusWire | December 12, 2025
Data Appeal CEO and founder Mirko Lalli outlines the company's two-pronged solution to DMOs' data challenges. Read More