Google Launches New Travel Features for Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini
Google has introduced several new features across Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini to enhance vacation planning. These new features aim to assist users in organizing their trips effectively and making the most out of their travel experiences.
AI Overviews in Search
One of the notable additions is the AI Overviews in Search, offering users personalized day-by-day itineraries for various destinations, including regions and countries. By inputting specific interests like "create an itinerary for Costa Rica with a focus on nature," users can receive tailored recommendations for activities and dining. This feature allows users to explore photos, reviews, and maps, and conveniently share or save itineraries through Google Docs or Maps. Currently, this feature is accessible for English queries in the U.S. on both mobile and desktop.
Hotel Price Tracking on Google.com/hotels
Google now provides hotel price tracking, similar to its flight alerts. Users can monitor hotel prices for specific dates and destinations on google.com/hotels. By activating the price-tracking option, users will receive email notifications when prices significantly drop. This feature is set to launch globally on both mobile and desktop platforms.
Saving Places from Screenshots in Google Maps
Another useful addition is the ability to save locations from screenshots directly into a "Screenshots" list on Google Maps. By enabling this feature, users can easily bookmark places they wish to visit, which will be displayed on the map for convenient sharing with travel companions. The rollout of this feature has commenced in the U.S. for iOS users, with Android availability anticipated soon.
Gemini for Travel Inspiration
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, assists users in brainstorming travel ideas and accessing relevant information. Users can inquire about flight deals or budget travel tips. The introduction of Gems allows users to create personalized AI travel planners, offering tailored advice on destinations, dining options, and packing guidelines. Gems are accessible at no cost, and users can create them through the "Gems manager."
Enhanced Travel Experiences with Google Lens
Google Lens elevates travel experiences by providing insights about surroundings. Users can point their cameras at objects for AI-generated insights and ask questions to receive relevant information. Additionally, Lens offers text translation capabilities for different languages, making it a valuable tool for navigating foreign environments. AI Overviews in Lens are currently available for English queries and are expected to expand to more languages soon.
With these new features introduced by Google, travelers can now enjoy a more streamlined and customized vacation planning process, enriched by AI-powered tools designed to enhance every aspect of their journey.
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