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 has AI changed travel investors’ mindset?
News / Startups
How has AI changed travel investors’ mindset?
By Morgan Hines | August 12, 2025
A subtle chaos is coloring the funding environment as investors separate the AI winners from the hopefuls. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
By Linda Fox | August 11, 2025
Mike Putman discusses how he built up CTS, having previously created an international travel club with 800,000 members and seeing an opportunity to replicate its success. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: OYO, Hostaway, Duffel and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: OYO, Hostaway, Duffel and more...
By PhocusWire | August 8, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds
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Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
While numbers improved overall, second quarter results were still tempered by “soft demand” in the United States. Read More
MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI assistant
News / Technology
MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI assistant
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025
The updated Myra assistant enables users to ask complex questions and receive personalized recommendations with real-time pricing and availability. Read More
Fora acquires AI startup Legends
News / Startups
Fora acquires AI startup Legends
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
Legends and Fora, both PhocusWire Hot 25 Startups, said the deal will help bring Legends' tools to a wider community of advisors and travelers. Read More
Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
News / Distribution
Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025
Declines in air distribution bookings as well as airline de-migrations impacted Sabre's second quarter financial results. Read More
The science behind AI pricing for airlines
From Our Partners / Technology
The science behind AI pricing for airlines
By Mark Frary | August 7, 2025
This report explores the role of artificial intelligence in airline retailing as the industry moves toward offer and order management and adopts more flexible, customer-centric strategies like... Read More
Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences
News / Online
Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences
By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025
The short-term rental giant said the response has been “overwhelmingly positive,” with experiences and services receiving higher ratings than homes. Read More
Expedia says AI is improving the customer experience and generating revenue
News / Technology
Expedia says AI is improving the customer experience and generating revenue
By Jamie Biesiada | August 6, 2025
Expedia Group executives discussed the company's use of AI and the results it is seeing during a recent event it hosted in New York. Read More
Investors on state of travel funding in 2025
News / Online
Investors on state of travel funding in 2025
By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2025
The travel funding environment felt chilly at the start of 2025: Will things turn around in the second half? Read More
Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
News / Online
Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
By Abby Crotty | August 5, 2025
The company reported a significant increase in advertising spend, with the number anticipated to increase during the summer travel season. Read More
The rise of cryptocurrency in travel
News / Technology
The rise of cryptocurrency in travel
By Marisa Garcia | August 5, 2025
Cryptocurrency still represents a small portion of global travel spend, but industry leaders believe change is coming quickly. Read More
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
News / Online
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Founded last year, Journey allows travelers to earn AI-curated rewards from independent hotels and rentals. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Peter O’Donovan of CarTrawler
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Peter O’Donovan of CarTrawler
By Morgan Hines | August 4, 2025
Peter O'Donovan, CEO of CarTrawler, opened up about the connected trip, artificial intelligence, challenges he faces and more in a CEO Spotlight interview. Read More