Google has launched a conversational interface and updated navigation features in Maps, both powered by Gemini. Travelers can use natural language within the Ask Maps experience, asking questions about recommended scenic stops on the way to a destination or to identify something specific, like public tennis courts with lights to play at night. “Previously, finding this information meant lots … Read more
The short-term rental (STR) sector is on the cusp of a big shift in how people search for stays. But collectively the key players are scratching their heads. The problem is, no one knows to what extent artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search and (eventually) distribution will disrupt traditional booking patterns, or more importantly, which large language models … Read more
A proposed standard driven by Google and Microsoft has the potential to help travel and hospitality websites better prepare for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, according to industry stakeholders. WebMCP is available for prototyping in an early preview, Chrome for Developers shared, listing travel as a likely use case. For travel companies, tangible results could include … Read more
Jet.AI Takes Flight with AI-Powered Private Jet Bookings Luxury travel just got a whole lot smarter. Jet.AI, a leader in private aviation, announced the launch of Ava, a groundbreaking agentic artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to revolutionize the private jet booking experience.This innovative technology allows users to book private jets via phone or text, providing … Read more