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.

 

Yanolja on how cloud-based solutions can power innovation across hospitality
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Yanolja on how cloud-based solutions can power innovation across hospitality
By PhocusWire | December 20, 2023
Jong Yoon Kim, CEO of Yanolja and Yanolja Cloud, explained how cloud-based solutions in combination with artificial intelligence can drive efficiency and evenue for suppliers while improving the... Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
News / Startups
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.   Read More
Travel’s movers, shakers and newsmakers of 2023
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Travel’s movers, shakers and newsmakers of 2023
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2023
These are some of the people PhocusWire has identified as playing key roles in the past year — and figure to be among those to watch in the year to come.   Read More
Three ways generative AI is improving the travel industry
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Three ways generative AI is improving the travel industry
By Morgan Hines | December 18, 2023
In a wide-ranging conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from Microsoft, Priceline and Amadeus discussed opportunities generative AI presents to the travel industry and how it's changing... Read More
Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Startups
Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023
Weeva, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024, is a holistic business sustainability management company. Read More
ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
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ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023
This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb. Read More
4 global trends in tourism to be featured in upcoming webinar
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4 global trends in tourism to be featured in upcoming webinar
By Chris Adams - Miles Partnership | December 12, 2023
Make plans to join this free webinar Thursday, December 14 at 1 p.m. EST hosted by PhocusWire, Phocuswright and Miles Partnership. Read More
HomeToGo updates on AI developments, M&A strategy
News / Technology
HomeToGo updates on AI developments, M&A strategy
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
HomeToGo has laid out how it plans to integrate further AI initiatives in 2024 as well as make more investments. Read More
ATPCO acquires travel data analytics startup 3Victors
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ATPCO acquires travel data analytics startup 3Victors
By Morgan Hines | December 12, 2023
ATPCO said the acquisition expands its data with real-time capabilities to further enhance its creation of tools that support the future of modern airline retailing. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
Textomap helps businesses and individuals visualize and display location-based content, which improves customer engagement by providing more context and data. Read More
Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
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Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023
While artificial intelligence and machine learning have been integral to Google’s offerings for years, 2023 brought a new concept to the fore: generative AI. Read More
Flight Centre Travel Group creates global “AI Center of Excellence”
News / Technology
Flight Centre Travel Group creates global “AI Center of Excellence”
By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2023
FCTG said the new division will focus on promoting, adopting and integrating AI into the company’s corporate divisions to enrich customer experiences, boost employee productivity and more. Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI for search functionality in business travel programs
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AI Insights: Generative AI for search functionality in business travel programs
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2023
Tripism CEO Adam Kerr answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence. Read More
Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy
News / Startups
Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2023
Klook said that it has achieved overall profitability for the first time this year and annualized gross booking value of $3 billion as travel recovery began in 2023 for many Asian markets. Read More
Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization
Opinion / Technology
Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization
By Klaus Kohlmayr – IDeaS | December 5, 2023
Looking ahead to 2024, Klaus Kohlmayr of IDeaS shares his predictions for “substantial and exciting changes” for the hospitality industry.   Read More