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Google Unveils AI Tools for Travel Planning

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Google has introduced several new tools powered by AI across Search, Maps, and Gemini to enhance travel planning.

Here’s a breakdown of the features:

AI-Powered Travel Planning in Google Search

1. AI Overviews now assist users in creating itineraries for specific regions or countries.

  •    Example: Search for “create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature.”

  •    Features: View photos, reviews, and maps; export itineraries to Docs or Gmail; save them in Google Maps.

2. Availability: These enhancements are available in English for users in the U.S., on mobile and desktop platforms.

Gemini’s Gems

1. Gemini’s Gems feature is now accessible for free.

  •     What it does: Allows users to create custom AI experts for tasks.
  •     Example: Set up a trip planner to suggest destinations and packing lists.

Hotel Price Tracking

1. Users can now track hotel prices alongside flight price tracking.

  •    How it works: Set filters like star ratings or proximity to the beach and track prices for specific dates and destinations.
  •    Notifications: Google will send emails about price drops.

2. Availability: This feature is launching globally on mobile and desktop browsers.

Screenshot-Based Planning in Maps

1. Google Maps can now turn your screenshots into vacation plans.

  •    How it works:

– Grant Maps access to photos.

– The app identifies places in screenshots and lets you save them to a list.

– Saved places appear on a map for easy planning.

2. Availability: Launching this week in the U.S. for iOS users, with Android support coming soon.

These updates aim to streamline travel planning and address the popularity of tools like ChatGPT for similar purposes.

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