Tag: Trip Planning

Technology…it’s a love hate relationship. The learning curves are endless. While this does keep our gray matter sharp, it never lets us rest on our laurels. So, if you can’t beat them, join them. Embrace the change and extract it’s knowledge for your benefit.  One such technology is AI — Artificial Intelligence. Put simply, AI is a computer system performing tasks that used to require human intelligence. It analyzes data patterns across the entire world wide web, and extracts information matching your request.   If used correctly, this tool is efficient, automates tasks, and can improve accuracy. The travel industry is prioritizing AI with 46% of travel companies making it a top priority when planning a trip. The automation allows you to bypass traditional methods and create your own itinerary in a fraction of the time.  Trip itineraries used to take hours, if not days, to compile. Now, with the correct prompts, AI planning tools spew out your trip in seconds. While convenient, it’s not a panacea. Still in the infancy stages, fact checking is paramount.    As an experiment, I used AI to plan a trip I’d already taken and knew the proper information. There were few, if any, corrections or additions needed and I’m impressed with the results.      Here are AI planning tools to try. Start small with perhaps a weekend getaway, or a destination you’ve visited previously. GuideGeek This is an AI powered travel assistant that helps you plan trips by providing personalized recommendations and travel advice. The best part is it’s free. You access GuideGeek via What’sApp, Instagram or Facebook Messenger. I use GuideGeek. The first step is bring up GuideGeek.com on your phone. You can use your laptop/desktop computer, but it’s more user-friendly on your phone.  The Home page will give you three