Author:  L. Verma Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract “Agentic AI” (systems that can plan, decide, and execute multi-step tasks with limited human prompting) is quickly moving from technology demos into real sector operations—especially in travel and hospitality, where booking, pricing, staffing, disruption management, and guest service are already data-rich and workflow-driven. This article explains why agentic AI is a sectoral  phenomenon: its value and risks depe