Google recently announced the global launch of its newly developed AI features, allowing users to plan and book trips more easily. The main highlight of this update is the AI-driven "Flight Deals" tool, which was initially launched in August this year in the United States, Canada, and India, and is now available in over 200 countries and regions worldwide, including the UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Users simply need to input their travel destination, time, and mode, and the AI will find the most affordable flights and destinations for them.
In addition to the Flight Deals tool, Google has also introduced a new "Canvas" tool to help users organize travel plans in AI mode. Users just need to describe the type of trip they want and select the "Create with Canvas" option, and the system will generate a travel plan in the sidebar that includes real-time search data. This information not only includes flights and hotels, but also photos and reviews from Google Maps. Users can also get hotel comparison recommendations based on price and facilities, as well as restaurant and activity suggestions optimized for the travel time.
During the travel planning process, users can ask follow-up questions at any time, and the AI will optimize according to user needs, such as choosing a hotel closer to a desired breakfast restaurant, even if it is slightly farther from a hiking trail they want to visit. This Canvas feature is currently available to desktop users in the United States, provided they have opted into the AI mode experiment.
Furthermore, Google also announced that it will bring more users into the AI mode's intelligent agent feature. Initially, this feature was only available to lab users, but now all U.S. users can use it. Users can request dinner reservations based on various preferences, including the number of people, date, time, location, and cuisine. The AI will search for real-time availability across multiple booking platforms and provide a list of filtered options.
In the future, Google plans to allow users to complete flight and hotel bookings directly within AI mode. Users can describe their needs, compare different flights and hotels, browse schedules, prices, room photos, facilities, and reviews, among other information.
Key Points:
✈️ ** Global Launch of "Flight Deals" Tool **: Google's AI "Flight Deals" tool is now available in over 200 countries and regions, helping users find the best flights.
🗂️ ** Launch of Travel Planning Tool "Canvas" **: Users can create personalized travel plans using the AI Canvas, getting real-time data and recommendations.
🍽️ ** Popularization of Intelligent Agent Feature **: All U.S. users can now use the AI mode to help book restaurants, activities, and services, improving convenience.
