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.

 

Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2018?
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2018?
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2025
Take a look back at some of the headlines in the travel industry from 2018. Do they any bearing on what's happening now? Read More
India-based OTA Yatra launches AI assistant DIYA
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India-based OTA Yatra launches AI assistant DIYA
By Morgan Hines | August 18, 2025
The launch comes weeks after MakeMyTrip announced its own upgraded AI assistant for trip planning. Read More
Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025
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Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025
By AB Tasty | August 18, 2025
Find out where consumers get inspiration for new travel plans, what leads them to abandon their cart or booking, what types of AI tools can make the online experience easier and more.   Read More
Shifting paths: Inside the 2025 traveler decision signals
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Shifting paths: Inside the 2025 traveler decision signals
By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2025
The future of travel is as much about how and why people choose their destinations as it is about where they go. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Agoda, Navan, Qatar Airways and more...
By PhocusWire | August 15, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Tours and activities trends in 2025: Younger travelers, later bookings, AI
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Tours and activities trends in 2025: Younger travelers, later bookings, AI
By Morgan Hines | August 15, 2025
Industry leaders opened up about 2025 tours and activities trends during a studio interview at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
Holiday Tribe raises $3 million to expand AI, supplier networks
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Holiday Tribe raises $3 million to expand AI, supplier networks
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
Last September, Holiday Tribe raised $650,000. Since that time, the company said it has more than tripled in size. Read More
Google adds Flights Deals to AI line-up
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Google adds Flights Deals to AI line-up
By Linda Fox | August 14, 2025
Flight Deals is currently in beta and will roll out in the United States, Canada and India in the coming days. Read More
Wingie Enuygun’s blueprint for multilingual support and AI-powered travel infrastructure
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Wingie Enuygun’s blueprint for multilingual support and AI-powered travel infrastructure
By Wingie Enuygun | August 14, 2025
By pairing real-time translation, voice automation and an AI-accessible MCP server with a unified human-plus-AI workspace, Wingie Enuygun has slashed costs, boosted its NPS and delighted its customers. Read More
Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
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Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
During an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, panelists also touched on products they’re working on, B2B travel tech trends and fraud in Africa.   Read More
Travel experts on Perplexity’s bid to buy Google Chrome
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Travel experts on Perplexity’s bid to buy Google Chrome
By Morgan Hines | August 13, 2025
 Industry leaders differ on Perplexity’s motivations and how the deal could impact the travel space. Read More
Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
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Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
By Morgan Hines | August 13, 2025
The loyalty program will reward users who engage most with Tripadvisor’s app as the company seeks to boost use and improve relationships with travelers. Read More
Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
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Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2025
Gen Z is adventurous and spontaneous, and their travel booking preferences reflect these preferences. Read More
Keys to converting travel insights to impact
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Keys to converting travel insights to impact
By PhocusWire | August 12, 2025
Zartico chief operating officer Nicole Brownell and co-founder and chief innovation officer Jay Kinghorn explore how destinations and resorts can use data science to close the loop between marketing... Read More
Startup Stage: Tickadoo wants to reinvent how travelers discover experiences
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Startup Stage: Tickadoo wants to reinvent how travelers discover experiences
By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2025
Tickadoo uses AI to present travelers with experience recommendations based on their preferences. Read More