Since the launch of OpenAI, We’ve all been using ChatGpt to plan our next trip. Not only does it help you plan your whole itinerary to fit your budget, but AI is also able to suggest you the hotspots to visit. Although this has been the latest buzz in the travel community, Google is set to take things up a notch as well to help you travel more sustainably. Just a few weeks ago, Google shared some exciting updates, revealing its plans to introduce some cool AI-powered features in some of its products!
If you’re planning a trip, what are some of the first things you do? Looking up the best countries to visit this summer? What are the most budget-friendly travel spots? What are the visa requirements? How can I travel more sustainably? We all go to Google to find the answers to some of these pressing travel questions. Although Google has always been a reliable source, where travellers share their top secrets, things are about to get better. As Google continues to improve its travel-friendly features, there are going to be some exciting updates to its Maps, Search, Flights as well as Hotel products. According to Skift, some of these features are going to be powered by Google’s Gemini generative AI technology.
How to Plan a Trip with Google’s Latest Updates
If you’ve been struggling to plan out your travel itinerary, Google’s latest AI-powered trip planner might be your saviour. That’s not all, Google has introduced a lot more options for travellers to enjoy!
- Find transport alternatives with Google: With its latest expansion, travellers can find train schedules as well as ticket prices. This feature is directly linked to the search, showing the schedules and prices for 38 different countries. This includes Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the UK, and the U.S. Additionally you can also use this feature to look for buses. If you’re travelling to Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the UK, or the U.S., this might come in handy!
- Locate charging stations: As travellers choose more sustainable options, it has become increasingly important to locate the nearest charging stations. This update is built into the Maps app of electric vehicles. This update allows drivers to locate charging stations. The best part is that you can get the wait times, charging speed and reviews from other travellers. You can also turn on the new feature to spot hotels that have vehicle charging stations!
- Calculate your Carbon Emission with Google: If you want to calculate your carbon emission, you can now also do that through Google. In addition to finding estimated emissions for flights, you can also get flight suggestions through Google’s Travel Impact Model. You can now figure out your carbon emissions through this emissions calculator!
