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.

 

5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
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5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2023
Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,... Read More
Sutherland Global on creating an enriched, omnichannel experience in travel
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Sutherland Global on creating an enriched, omnichannel experience in travel
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2023
Sutherland operates around the globe to help airlines, hotels, online travel agencies and travel management companies drive revenue, optimize costs and enhance experiences. Read More
“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
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“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
By Derek Catron | November 16, 2023
Kayak CEO Steve Hafner and co-founder Paul English, now with Deets, took the stage together Wednesday at The Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Sparks flew.   Read More
Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI
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Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023
Airbnb emphasizes artificial intelligence focus with a near $200 million acquisition. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Autoura
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Autoura
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Autoura is a digital experience platform for real world experiences that, using artificial intelligence, operates location-based tourism, leisure and hospitality experiences. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Legends
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Legends
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Legends powers a new era of personalization in travel by transforming phone and photo data into preference profiles to help providers improve revenue, loyalty and experience.  Read More
More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
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More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
By Morgan Hines | November 10, 2023
More than half of leisure travelers who have used generative artificial intelligence planning tools booked most or all of the recommendations provided by the chatbot. Read More
OTA Insight expands capabilities through single platform, rebrands to Lighthouse
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OTA Insight expands capabilities through single platform, rebrands to Lighthouse
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2023
Following acquisitions in 2022 and earlier this year the company felt it had outgrown the OTA Insight name. The unified platform offers wider business intelligence capabilities, including more... Read More
How property data will unlock AI and shape short-term rentals
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How property data will unlock AI and shape short-term rentals
By Jeremy Gall — Breezeway | November 9, 2023
As AI starts to drive new paradigms of property management, it will be those who solve the problem of leveraging property data and guest details who will be in the driver’s seat. Read More
Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
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Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2023
In PhocusWire's fourth Let's Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, Tripadvisor head of data Rahul Todkar and Microsoft regional vice president for advertising Pablo Laucirica unpack the meaning of OpenAI's... Read More
IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps
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IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Hotel brands are adding more features to their mobile apps and using them as key tools for loyalty as consumers continue to be glued to their phones. Read More
Tripadvisor Q3 revenue up across all segments, most sharply for Viator
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Tripadvisor Q3 revenue up across all segments, most sharply for Viator
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2023
Tripadvisor's total revenue in the third quarter of this year was $533 million, up 16% year over year, with nearly half of that revenue coming from Viator. Read More
Expedia’s Kern: Focus is now on faster growth fueled by years of tech work
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Expedia’s Kern: Focus is now on faster growth fueled by years of tech work
By Mitra Sorrells | November 2, 2023
Expedia Group posted record revenue and profitability in the third quarter of this year and reiterated full year guidance of double-digit topline growth with margin expansion.   Read More
Booking Holdings posts record earnings, expects to grow AI, flight offerings
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Booking Holdings posts record earnings, expects to grow AI, flight offerings
By Morgan Hines | November 2, 2023
Booking Holdings’ total revenue came in at $7.3 billion, showing a 21% increase over the same quarter last year, and adjusted EBITDA clocked at $3.3 billion - a 24% increase from the same quarter of... Read More