6 september 2023
By: Minaal Yadav
The time is now when your phone can plan your whole vacation based on the info you provide, thanks to AI like ChatGPT. It's not just about generating plans; AI offers more in vacation planning. Here are five ways AI will make your next vacation easier.
Virtual travel boomed during and after COVID-19. Explore destinations from home with AR/VR. AI creates personalised tours for planning excitement. Saumitra Singh, MD at The Tigress Resort and Spa, says, ‘VR and AR inform and excite travelers."
Planning my last trip was a breeze with ChatGPT. It asked about my preferences, and within minutes, it suggested a perfect trip. MarketResearch.biz predicts the generative AI travel market will grow from $571.9 million in 2022 to $2,919.5 million in 2032, at an 18.2% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.
ChatGPT and travel companies provide personalised trip recommendations, with 83 percent of travelers showing interest in such suggestions. AI analyses past behavior and preferences to create unique itineraries, enhancing the travel experience by suggesting hidden gems, cultural events, and adventures.
Chatbots help plan trips, offering recommendations and answers. A 2018 study predicted chatbots saving travel companies $439 billion by 2023. Travelers like chatbots for empathy, responsiveness, and reliability. Saurav Chakraborty, Travel Buddy's founder, highlights AI chatbots' role in modern travel planning.
AI-powered baggage tracking eases lost luggage woes. Using RFID and IoT tech, it offers real-time monitoring for travelers. Delhi Airport's 'BAGG TRAX' RFID baggage tag for frequent flyers is a promising initiative, making travel smoother and less stressful.