A revolution in travel planning is here ?? ??? Discover what Google has prepared.

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Welcome to another update on the latest advancements in travel technology and beyond. The tech giants, led by Google and OpenAI, are not slowing down. They continue to compete fiercely, introducing increasingly sophisticated solutions. What's new this month? OpenAI has launched a new version of ChatGPT-4o, while Google is proud to unveil its cutting-edge travel planner within the Gemini search engine. Alongside these updates, our newsletter features insightful data on the undeniable importance of personalization in business and our latest article on AI-based search engines.

Interested? Let's dive in!

? Stats of the Month:

• 28% of Kiwi users are likely to use AI to plan international travel in 2024.
• 71% of consumers expect a personalized experience from the companies they interact with.

Artificial intelligence-based search engines: What are they and what functionalities do they have?

Do you know what artificial intelligence-based search engines are and how they differ from standard search engines? If not, read the latest article on our blog.

In this blog post, you'll learn how AI can provide more precise search results and the benefits this brings to both businesses and end users.

We also describe popular functionalities of such search engines, including personalization of results, voice search, and automatic error correction.

Moreover, at the end of the publication, we discuss the importance of Generative AI and its impact on the future of search engines. If you want to understand how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the way we search the Internet, be sure to check out this article.?

Explore the future of AI-based search engines with us!

Source: https://www.qtravel.ai/blog/ai-search-engines-everything-you-need-to-know/

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT-4o - check out the new features waiting for you

OpenAI recently released an update for ChatGPT, adding many new features for both free and paid users. The biggest change is the upgrade to GPT-4, which makes it much faster and more capable.

Here are some of the most important new features for all users:

• Support for over 50 languages
• A more user-friendly interface
• A desktop app for macOS users

Additional features for paid users (ChatGPT Plus):

• Ability to create custom AI models based on specific data sets and tasks
• An API to integrate ChatGPT into your own applications
• Faster and better customer support

Source: https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-and-more-tools-to-chatgpt-free/

Making planning and booking easier - tourists highlight the biggest benefits of using artificial intelligence.

According to a new survey by Business Travel Show Europe, artificial intelligence is most likely to benefit travel management, facilitating travel planning and booking.

When asked about the most significant opportunities AI creates in travel management, a significant 42% of respondents highlighted the potential for improved booking processes. This was closely followed by 18% of respondents who saw the potential for more efficient travel programs. Other benefits included cost savings (16% of respondents) and better management of duties (13% of respondents).

Source: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Management/Buyers-believe-simplified-planning-and-booking-is-biggest-AI-opportunity

ATM 2024: Personalization can significantly improve the customer experience

Implementing personalization strategies can significantly enrich the travel customer experience, generating tangible benefits for travel companies. First and foremost, personalization is becoming a powerful revenue driver in this industry. Every traveler has individual preferences that determine their expectations for their dream trip. From the choice of flight and hotel to the preferred mode of transportation and tourist attractions, artificial intelligence (AI) provides unlimited opportunities to customize offers for each customer.

A McKinsey report, cited by Harden-England, indicates a 40% increase in revenue for companies using personalization compared to those not implementing it. What's more, 71% of consumers expect personalized experiences from the companies they interact with.

Source: https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/atm-2024-how-ai-can-make-your-travel-better-1.1715176122647

AI Trip Planner - travel planning with artificial intelligence on Booking.com

Booking.com has introduced a new feature called AI Trip Planner for travelers in Australia and New Zealand. This tool allows for easy and quick planning of a dream trip, tailored to individual needs and preferences.

The Trip Planner is simple to use. Users ask questions in the app, gradually refining their expectations and allowing the planner to suggest the most relevant destinations and accommodation options. The app also generates sightseeing plans customized for the selected city, country, or region.

A list of other AI travel assistants is available on the Futurepedia website.

Source: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350274538/ai-can-now-plan-your-next-big-road-trip-you

Gemini AI: Google's new tool for travel planning

The recent arrival of Gemini has generated much interest and concern among traditional travel agents. This new tool uses artificial intelligence to create personalized travel plans, offering features such as:

• Personalized recommendations: Google customizes results to fit users' preferences, suggesting destinations, hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
• Integrated itinerary management: Creates detailed plans, updates information in real-time, and sends notifications.
• Booking: Enables users to book flights, hotels, and attractions directly from the app, comparing prices from different sources.
• Cost optimization: Analyzes prices and suggests cheaper transportation and accommodation options.
• Travel assistance: Provides support throughout the trip, available 24/7.

Is it a serious threat? Well, at this point, it's clear that Gemini can revolutionize the travel planning industry by offering a personalized and easy-to-use service.

Source: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/gemini-ai-googles-new-trip-planning-tool-and-its-potential-impact-on-travel-operators-worldwide/

Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter and see you next month!

Qtravel Team