Using AI To Help Plan Your Next Trip

Sometimes life can get pretty hectic. So much so, that you just feel like you need to get away. But let’s face it, planning a trip can be just as time consuming. Where to stay? What to see? When to go? If you’ve ever planned a vacation, you know how much thought goes into it. Sometimes you don’t know where to start.

Fortunately for you, some really smart tech people felt the same way. With the amazing developments in machine learning capabilities, there are now multiple artificial intelligence (AI) apps you too can “hire” as your own personal assistant to take the guesswork out of planning your next trip.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

By now, you are bound to have heard about the rapid advancements in AI. But what is AI exactly? Essentially, AI is a system of software algorithms that allow machines like computers to learn, anticipate, predict, recommend, and produce feedback and information, in an effort to make tasks easier for us.

For example, have you ever visited a website and an online pop up asks if you need help finding something? Most of the time, that’s AI. Or more specifically, a chatbot. These bots use sophisticated software through dialogue to help suggest and guide you through to find what you’re looking for. And now, that technology is being used in various different aspects, including travel.

How Can AI Help with Travel?

Well, for starters, AI can help you save time. Like a personal travel agent, AI algorithms can help do the bulk of pre-trip research for you. Because in a matter of moments, AI can scour the web and read reviews from other travellers to determine which destination are the most popular, what sights are worth visiting, when is the best time to go, and which accommodations are the best for your budget.

It can also help tailor a trip to meet your individualized needs. That’s because the more you utilize certain AI algorithms, the more they begin to remember your searches and inquiries to predicting content that is relevant to you. It’s just like asking a close friend. Because of this, some AI algorithms can even begin to produce personalized trip itineraries that fit you to a tee.

Which Apps offer travel AI assistance?

There are always new developments in the AI world, but several apps and tools standout above the rest. Based on customer feedback and reviews, these are the most popular travel AI apps available today.

ChatGPT: one of the first mainstream uses of AI, this platform can be used for broad or specific inquiries, allowing users to research anything from weather information to popular sights of a desired destination. It is less interactive in terms of images, but the recommendations and itineraries are still quick and robust. It also has a free version.

TripPlannerAI: this multi-lingual app allows users to organize and plan specific trips based on time and budget. It also pulls from other users to provide a customizable itinerary and interactive maps for your next adventure. There’s even a free version if you’re on a tight budget.

TripNotes: this interactive platform allows users to search a desired destination, and then with each click of the mouse (or tap of the finger) provides more intel. You can be as detailed as you want. The more specific, the better. And, the best part is you can edit and save itineraries from previous trips. It also provides articles and blogs that feature your destination for more inspiration.

Is planning a trip with AI common

Absolutely. If nothing else, it’s a great place to start. AI platforms like the ones listed above can do a lot of upfront research and planning to help get the ball rolling on your next trip. From there, you can always adjust and edit the recommendations it provides to fit your needs and budget.

With anything though, it is important to do some investigation of your own to ensure certain suggestions are accurate. Because AI pulls data from so many sources, it can sometime provide recommendations that may be outdated. Even computers can be confused and make errors. So, taking the recommended plan from an AI platform and checking it over with friends, family, or a trusted agent is a smart move. You may even get some additional ideas from them!

It’s also a great idea to protect yourself with travel insurance before you go as well. With a travel insurance plan from Allianz Global Assistance, you may be reimbursed for pre-paid expenses, lost baggage, or trip interruption or cancellation. Like your AI Assistant, we’re here to help you too with 24/7 hotline assistance, medical transportation and evacuation, and peace of mind.

To find a plan that fits your needs, visit us online.

Travel insurance is underwritten by CUMIS General Insurance Company, a member of The Co-operators Group of Companies, administered by Allianz Global Assistance, which is a registered business name of AZGA Service Canada Inc.