Artificial intelligence is making tasks more seamless and efficient across industries worldwide. Travel is no exception. Both travel professionals and travelers are connecting with AI tools that help make travel planning simple. AI has a long way to go when it comes to becoming an asset for all travelers. However, a few new AI tools leave travelers satisfied and happy with the results.

Travelers are cutting out the stress and using AI tools to map out vacations and travel experiences. Many new technologies can be easily accessed from their phones and mobile devices; making them easy to use while on the go. From itinerary planning and finding budget flights to customizing audio tours when traveling the globe, AI tools are changing the landscape of how people travel.

Priceline’s Trip Intelligence Suite

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Priceline has been dabbling in AI advancements in the travel world for a while now. The most recent update to their Trip Intelligence suite is helping travelers become more efficient across all aspects of travel planning. The AI tools offer a variety of resources to simplify the booking and planning process. Priceline’s AI bot named Penny works to help find travel packages and accommodations quickly based on destination, budget, and more. They can also use Penny to make immediate changes to their travel plans, handle cancellations, and re-book accommodations. Priceline estimates working with Penny saves travelers approximately 10 minutes compared to working with a live agent by phone.

Apple users can also download Priceline’s GenAI Itineraries app to generate full destination itineraries on the go. They can also use Trip Timeline to see at-a-glance glimpses of upcoming trips, stay on top of deals and credits with Priceline Wallet, and use Live Activity to get flight updates to their lock screens.

Roam Around App

Considered one of the best itinerary-building AI tools released so far, the Roam Around App is the ultimate travel companion. The tool was recently acquired by travel discovery app Layla and is helping travelers map out their vacations from beginning to end. Instead of spending hours sorting through activities, excursions, and things to do, Roam Around does all of this for you in minutes. Simply input your preferences into the AI tool and Roam Around will roll out custom itineraries and personalized recommendations. You can even decide how jam-packed or relaxed you want your itinerary to be. The app has generated over 10 million itineraries so far so it can generate results that include everything from popular landmarks to hidden gems and outdoor fun.

GPTour

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Although there are plenty of tours to join when visiting destination hotspots, some travelers don’t enjoy the crowds and prefer checking out landmarks alone. GPTour provides travelers with immediate, on-the-go audio tours wherever they are. Instead of waiting in lines to experience landmarks with groups, GPTours allows you to do it on your own time while still getting all the special details about the destinations you’re visiting. These high-quality recordings make landmark hopping fun, entertaining, and intimate while exploring the world. Travelers can even listen to the audio in offline mode when in areas with limited Wi-Fi.

Vacay

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Vacay is another great AI tool that makes travel planning fast and easy. The AI tool aims to integrate vacation planning into real life. Time spent planning trips can be spent exploring new destinations and that’s exactly where Vacay comes into play. The app gives users access to a diverse community of explorers with reviews from other travelers on accommodations, restaurants, activities, and more. Vacay is a great tool for travelers who want a unique experience but aren’t sure where to begin with planning. The app directs you right to hotspots within your destination preferences and also easily creates customized itineraries.