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.

 

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
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Walkway
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Walkway
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Walkway is building an AI-powered growth platform for the experience and attraction industry, turning market and pricing data into clear, actionable insights. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Xsite
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Xsite
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Xsite helps tourist sites devise AI-powered, media-rich, self-guided tours that adapt to every visitor.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Meili, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
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Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2025
When asked why Airbnb wasn’t a partner on OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT apps, CEO Brian Chesky said the company didn't believe the integration was "ready." Read More
Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
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Expedia Group outlines strategies for OpenAI partnership, highlights B2B strength
By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2025
When asked about Expedia Group’s strategic approach to its OpenAI partnership, CEO Ariane Gorin said the company has two main priorities. Read More
Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
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Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 6, 2025
Tripadvisor Group is shifting to become an "experiences-led and AI-enabled company." Read More
2 of India's travel founders on their journeys, rivalries and the future of the industry
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2 of India's travel founders on their journeys, rivalries and the future of the industry
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 6, 2025
At WiT Singapore last month, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo weighed in on domestic travel in India, AI and more. Read More
Rapid Fire with Geoff Freeman of USTA
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Rapid Fire with Geoff Freeman of USTA
By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More