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.

 

Philip Wolf scholarship winners PlacesToGo, GuestOS on their journey as founders
News / Startups
Philip Wolf scholarship winners PlacesToGo, GuestOS on their journey as founders
By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2024
Founding a startup calls for innovation and grit — two qualities with which founders Jessie Fischer, founder and CEO of GuestOS, and Arielle Warren, CEO of PlacesToGo, are familiar. Read More
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
News / Technology
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
By Morgan Hines | November 26, 2024
Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT's Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel.  Read More
Next generation travel tech: How AI is reshaping the future of travel
News / Technology
Next generation travel tech: How AI is reshaping the future of travel
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 25, 2024
The Global Travel Tech Think Tank discusses how generative AI, personalization and human-machine interfaces will shape the next generation of travel. Read More
Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
News / Online
Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
By Matthew Parsons | November 25, 2024
Agoda co-founder and chairman Robert Rosenstein discusses focusing on the less sexy side of AI in travel. Read More
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
News / Startups
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
By Matthew Parsons | November 22, 2024
Erik Blachford, formerly CEO of IAC Travel and Expedia and a travel technology investor, shares tips for startups as artificial intelligence drives change. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
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Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
The investment in Lighthouse will drive product innovation, strategic acquisitions and global expansion. Read More
Mobi named People’s Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Technology
Mobi named People’s Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | November 21, 2024
Eleven innovators participated in the Launch, an application-based competition that gives companies a chance to present their innovations to the travel industry at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
News / Online
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
By Matthew Parsons | November 21, 2024
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin shares how the company is testing AI in consumer facing channels as well as for marketing, partners and more during a session at The Phocuswright Conference 2024. Read More
Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools
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Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2024
Hopper is the latest partner for Acai Travel, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024 that is using AI to improve internal operations for travel companies. Read More
The new age(nts) are coming, but beware the zombies
From Our Partners / Technology
The new age(nts) are coming, but beware the zombies
By Chris Hemmeter, Thayer Investment Partners | November 20, 2024
The biggest risk for entrepreneurs isn’t failure of the experiment. That’s part of the game. The greatest risk is launching a zombie company. Read More
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
News / Technology
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2024
Digital ID and biometrics are the key drivers to a seamless experience for passengers to move smoothly through the airport. Read More
The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
News / Technology
The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
By Mileva Sapic | November 19, 2024
A survey from Amadeus uncovered areas of friction for travelers as well as the technology that is alleviating some of the stress. Read More
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
News / Technology
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024
Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence. Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
News / Startups
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, to help them offer personalized content for travelers. Read More