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.

 

Travel Marketing AI Summit London
Event / Technology
Travel Marketing AI Summit London
September 8, 2026
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Hospitality’s agentic AI challenge is moving from creation to management
Opinion / Technology
Hospitality’s agentic AI challenge is moving from creation to management
By Cole Rubin - Conduit | July 13, 2026
Conduit CEO Cole Rubin outlines the next steps for hospitality operators as AI agents assume more responsibility. Read More
Startup Stage: Seatlr wants to connect travelers going to the same city
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Seatlr wants to connect travelers going to the same city
By Abby Crotty | July 13, 2026
The Seatlr app connects travelers using flight numbers and offers AI translation for 59 languages. Read More
Rethinking the airline playbook for the AI era
News / Distribution
Rethinking the airline playbook for the AI era
By Abby Crotty | July 13, 2026
Airlines are adapting retailing and connectivity strategies as they shift from traditional network models. During a panel at Phocuswright Europe, executives from Travelport, Dohop and Vueling discussed... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Southwest, Dida, PriceLabs and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Southwest, Dida, PriceLabs and more...
By PhocusWire | July 10, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Vio Travel could automate 99% of bookings: Its CEOs explain why they won’t
News / Online
Vio Travel could automate 99% of bookings: Its CEOs explain why they won’t
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WiT | July 10, 2026
Vio Travel also became the first DMC in Asia to pass a 100% sustainability audit. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Andrés Spitzer of Civitatis
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Andrés Spitzer of Civitatis
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2026
Six months into the role, Andrés Spitzer, CEO of Civitatis, discussed growth for the tours and activities company, the impact of AI and what he brings as a leader. Read More
Why the booking layer is the real test for AI in travel
From Our Partners / Distribution
Why the booking layer is the real test for AI in travel
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2026
Mike Putman, founder and CEO of Custom Travel Solutions, discusses AI travel agents, direct supplier APIs, legacy distribution and why the booking step remains a critical challenge. Read More
Addressing the L2B ratio explosion
News / Distribution
Addressing the L2B ratio explosion
By Morgan Hines | July 9, 2026
With AI potentially driving look-to-book ratios to 200,000:1, can travel infrastructure survive the strain? Read More
Will AI commoditize the hospitality sector?
News / Technology
Will AI commoditize the hospitality sector?
By Morgan Hines | July 9, 2026
As AI tools become ubiquitous, technology could cease to be a differentiator, according to hospitality industry leaders. Read More
Super.com raises $65M to grow membership program, advance AI
News / Finance
Super.com raises $65M to grow membership program, advance AI
By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2026
The fresh funding will bolster Super+ paid membership offerings and improve AI personalization. Read More
Travel visibility, trust and conversion take focus amid agentic commerce shift
News / Distribution
Travel visibility, trust and conversion take focus amid agentic commerce shift
By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2026
Executives from Perk, Microsoft Advertising and Revolut discussed the future of agentic commerce in travel during a panel at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
Mews cuts 15% of workforce as AI changes 'economics of hospitality'
News / Technology
Mews cuts 15% of workforce as AI changes 'economics of hospitality'
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2026
A spokesperson for the company said the cuts were across all teams and geographies, adding that customer-facing roles were largely unaffected. Read More
Vibe, Navan launch MCP servers
News / Technology
Vibe, Navan launch MCP servers
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | July 7, 2026
Navan initially is deploying its MCP as a "read-only experience" for travel data, letting travel and finance administrators use conversational prompts in Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible systems... Read More
Amid $1B tech revamp, Marriott readies next steps in distribution
News / Technology
Amid $1B tech revamp, Marriott readies next steps in distribution
By BTN | July 7, 2026
Marriott International EVP and chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel company's tech updates, its stance on corporate travel partners and more in conversation with BTN. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026