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.

 

Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
News / Technology
Sophisticated scams are on the rise: How travel brands can secure trust
By Morgan Hines | June 23, 2025
The list of cyber threats to travel brands such as phishing, credential stuffing and nation state attacks is growing as artificial intelligence advances. Read More
Hotels prioritize direct bookings but lack data clarity, report finds
News / Distribution
Hotels prioritize direct bookings but lack data clarity, report finds
By Abby Crotty | June 18, 2025
The 2025 report included data from 21,000 anonymous survey respondents, representing over 700 hotel brands across 310 cities. Read More
Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
News / Online
Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
By Morgan Hines | June 18, 2025
Loyalty experts weigh in on how programs could be improved in the travel industry, AI, blockchain, personalization and more. Read More
The evolving role of AI in business travel
News / Technology
The evolving role of AI in business travel
By Mark Frary | June 18, 2025
In the year since the 2024 Business Travel Show Europe, we have seen a torrent of AI-related announcements and launches in the business travel sector. Read More
Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025
News / Technology
Agilysys, Duetto, Zucchetti North America and more hospitality news from HITEC 2025
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2025
At HITEC 2025, technology companies unveiled their latest innovations for the hospitality industry, including several integrating artificial intelligence. Read More
Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen
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Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen
By Abby Crotty | June 17, 2025
Certares founder and senior managing director Greg O'Hara shared his candid opinions on the travel industry in an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More
Allianz—EMEA People’s Choice winner at Phocuswright Europe 2025
Interview / Technology
Allianz—EMEA People’s Choice winner at Phocuswright Europe 2025
By PhocusWire | June 16, 2025
Allianz took the stage to present its product Allyz, its free app, which aims to reinvent the end-to-end traveler journey.   Read More
Mary Meeker AI Trends Report: 7 takeaways for the travel industry
News / Technology
Mary Meeker AI Trends Report: 7 takeaways for the travel industry
By Matthew Parsons | June 16, 2025
The lengthy report offers crucial takeaways for the travel industry, including insights into hospitality automation, autonomous cars and an agentic future. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Sabre, Accelya and more...
By PhocusWire | June 13, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Breaking down experiences in the travel sector
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Breaking down experiences in the travel sector
By Abby Crotty | June 13, 2025
Industry leaders from Amadeus, Booking.com and Hyatt weighed in on strategies, challenges and best practices surrounding experience sales. Read More
Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities
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Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities
By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025
The latest round of funding brings the company's total valuation to $600 million. Read More
Virgin Australia partners with HTS Stays to offer hotel booking portal
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Virgin Australia partners with HTS Stays to offer hotel booking portal
By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025
Virgin Australia is the first HTS Stays partnership to launch, offering a hotel booking portal for travelers. Read More
Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships
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Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships
By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025
Tripadvisor Group CEO Matt Goldberg and new Viator president Pepijn Rijvers sat down to discuss the changing travel landscape and its evolving strategy. Read More
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2025
Nine travel tech startups will now travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore in October. Read More
Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
News / Technology
Speakspots launches white-label AI agent
By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025
The AI agent, which marks Speakspots' B2B entry, should help hotels  automate guest communications and drive incremental revenue.  Read More