After digging my head in the sand long enough, I realized it was time to learn about AI and how it is revolutionizing travel. For anyone unfamiliar, yet curious like me, I wanted to share what I discovered.
- For travel resources, consider AI-powered trip planners such as: Trip Planner AI, Mindtrip and Wonderplan. These platforms utilize AI to create personalized itineraries, suggest activities, and book overnight accommodations.
- You can utilize an AI travel assistant like Layla, available on platforms like Booking.com, Tripadvisor, and Skyscanner. Travel assistants offer real-time trip adjustments as well as personalized recommendations.
- For beginners like me, I'd recommend starting out with a platform like ChatGPT, or even the AI features available within travel apps like Expedia.
AI tools are a wonderful resource for everything from researching a destination and booking travel, to creating a travel itinerary or translating a menu in a foreign language. By using AI effectively and combining it with your own research (always double-check your work before committing to a plan!), you can truly create a memorable and personalized travel experience!
If you're looking ahead to summer vacation, a weekend getaway, or even a staycation, I encourage you to consider trying out AI. Here's some advice and a few tips to help you on your way:
Use AI for planning:
- Inspiration: discover unique experiences and hidden gems in your destination
- Detailed Search: AI answers complex questions and provides detailed and specific recommendations
- Budgeting: compare prices, finding the best deals on airfare, hotels and activities
- Plan Your Route: Taking into account factors like distance, method of transportation and even layover times, AI will assist you in finding optimal routes.
- Packing: create packing lists based on your destination and the activities planned
Tips for using AI:
- Incorporate detail: the more, the better. Be sure to mention things like dietary restrictions, special interests, and any special needs of your traveling companions
- Be specific: clearly communicate preferences and travel goals. For example, instead of "what should I do in Antigua?", ask "What are the best activities for honeymooners in Antigua in September?"
- Consider your interests: Let's say you're a foodie. I entered the following in ChatGPT: "find the best food tours in Napa that include wine tastings". In seconds I was presented with five food & wine tour companies, along with highlights, duration of tour, pricing, and a "why choose this" section for each!
All of this is to say…give it a try! Using AI for travel planning offers such great benefits, including enhanced efficiency, time savings, and personalization. Use it a little or commit all the way and plan your entire trip – but make sure you're benefiting from this amazing technology at your fingertips!
Written by:
Betsy Collings, Corporate Account Executive at Turf Valley Resort