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.

 

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Travel Marketing AI Summit London
September 8, 2026
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Expedia Group makes AI-motivated leadership cuts
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Expedia Group makes AI-motivated leadership cuts
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2026
The online travel giant let eight senior members go, including VPs and an SVP, as it seeks to “move faster.” Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Eurostar, Civitatis and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Eurostar, Civitatis and more...
By PhocusWire | August 21, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
What Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines' data signals for travel
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What Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines' data signals for travel
By Abby Crotty | August 21, 2026
Industry stakeholders weigh in on privacy concerns, how Google may use the defunct airline's data and what the purchase could signal for the agentic future. Read More
HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use
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HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use
By Morgan Hines | August 20, 2026
CEO and co-founder Patrick Andrae attributed faster response times and an 85% reduction in chat escalation to AI implementation. Read More
AI transformation in travel: Velit Dundar of Radisson
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AI transformation in travel: Velit Dundar of Radisson
By Abby Crotty | August 20, 2026
Velit Dundar, Radisson's VP of global e-commerce, shares his thoughts on agentic AI, areas for innovation and more as part of PhocusWire's AI Transformation in Travel series. Read More
Why payment infrastructure will shape the future of travel commerce
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Why payment infrastructure will shape the future of travel commerce
By PhocusWire | August 20, 2026
Modernizing payment infrastructure is becoming a critical issue for travel companies as legacy systems, margin pressure, merchant of record models and agentic commerce reshape how travel is sold,... Read More
How AI is quietly rewriting hospitality job descriptions
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How AI is quietly rewriting hospitality job descriptions
By Matthew Parsons | August 20, 2026
As AI moves from experimental to essential, hospitality operators need employees who understand both the technology and businesses these tools are meant to serve. Read More
TravelX closes Series A round, plans to use capital for product innovation, AI expansion
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TravelX closes Series A round, plans to use capital for product innovation, AI expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2026
TravelX said the funding will be used for product innovation, expansion of its AI platform and strengthening its global commercial presence. Read More
Perk expands MCP capabilities to allow action via AI assistants
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Perk expands MCP capabilities to allow action via AI assistants
By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2026
Perk launched its MCP connector last month to link AI assistants and corporate travel software. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Harman Singh Narula of Canary Technologies
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CEO Spotlight: Harman Singh Narula of Canary Technologies
By Morgan Hines | August 19, 2026
Canary Technologies CEO Harman Singh Narula discusses the company's strengths and the future of travel in conversation with PhocusWire. Read More
Google to buy Spirit Airlines' data for $10M
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Google to buy Spirit Airlines' data for $10M
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 18, 2026
A Google spokesperson said the company will use the data to improve its products and AI models. Read More
How Bright Blue Villas brought an institutional approach to luxury villa rental
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How Bright Blue Villas brought an institutional approach to luxury villa rental
By Linda Fox | August 17, 2026
Natasha Martsekis, a former banker, founded Bright Blue Villas in 2014 to offer luxury accommodation in Greece. Read More
AI tools are becoming a single point of failure for hotels: How to reduce the risk
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AI tools are becoming a single point of failure for hotels: How to reduce the risk
By Stephan Wiesener and Mike Rawson | August 17, 2026
Apaleo's Stephan Wiesener and citizenM's Mike Rawson argue that hotels need to treat AI resilience as an architectural consideration. Read More
Agoda’s Tim Hughes on online travel’s broken promise and AI’s 'Reddit' dilemma
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Agoda’s Tim Hughes on online travel’s broken promise and AI’s 'Reddit' dilemma
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 14, 2026
Agoda’s Timothy Hughes sat down at WiT Queenstown to discuss why online travel hasn't delivered on its oldest promise and why the fix for AI’s travel-advice problem might be in New Zealand.   Read More
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