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.

 

Distribution bookings growth pushes Sabre's Q3 revenue to $715M
News / Distribution
Distribution bookings growth pushes Sabre's Q3 revenue to $715M
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2025
The GDS’ distribution revenue increased 4% to $575 million, attributed to an increase in air and hotel distribution bookings Read More
Hotels turn to AI and automation to drive profitability amid economic uncertainty
From Our Partners / Technology
Hotels turn to AI and automation to drive profitability amid economic uncertainty
By Cathy Walsh | November 5, 2025
By transforming compliance from a manual process into an intelligent, automated function, hotel operators can reduce errors, lower costs and free staff to focus on growth and guest experience. Read More
How MCP could reshape travel
News / Technology
How MCP could reshape travel
By Mark Frary | November 5, 2025
Implementing model context protocol (MCP) could improve customer experience and save travel companies time and money. Read More
Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
News / Online
Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas said the company is “encouraged by the strength and durability of our momentum.” Read More
Rapid Fire with Kristie Goshow, formerly of Peregrine Hospitality
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Kristie Goshow, formerly of Peregrine Hospitality
By Morgan Hines | November 4, 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
TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
News / Online
TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
The corporate travel management platform will now just be known as "Perk" and establish headquarters in London and Boston. Read More
Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents
Opinion / Technology
Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents
By Shahar Goldboim - Boom | November 4, 2025
Boom founder and CEO Shahar Goldboim shares his thoughts on the rise of agentic AI and how it might benefit independent vacation-rental operators. Read More
Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2025
AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps. Read More
The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
News / Startups
The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
By Phocuswright Research | November 3, 2025
 Travel companies can get a preview of Phocuswright's report "The AI-Native Edge: Travel Startups 2025." Read More
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025
We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Vrbo, IBS Software, TourRadar and more...
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
News / Technology
More EMEA travelers trust AI for vacation planning
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
A large survey from Marriott Bonvoy found that travelers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia are increasingly using AI for travel research. Read More
Middle East travel: Shaping the future through growth and innovation
Opinion / Online
Middle East travel: Shaping the future through growth and innovation
By Shadi Kaddoura - Phocuswright | October 31, 2025
The Middle East’s travel transformation offers both a blueprint and a warning, according to Phocuswright analyst Shadi Kaddoura. Read More
Rapid Fire with Raj Rishi Singh of MakeMyTrip
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Raj Rishi Singh of MakeMyTrip
By Abby Crotty | October 30, 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
3 innovators on reinvention, AI and metasearch's second act
News / Technology
3 innovators on reinvention, AI and metasearch's second act
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 30, 2025
Skyscanner's Gareth Williams, Wego's Ross Veitch and Travel.jp's Kei Shibata looked back on the early days of disruption and forward to what comes after metasearch. Read More