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From hotel price tracking to screenshot integration with Google Maps, travel planning just got a little bit easier
Planning a trip can be hard work—and when you're met with a seemingly endless sea of travel information and recommendations, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start.
Now, Google has introduced some exciting new AI-powered tools to assist with planning—from screenshot integration to Google Maps (a game changer if, like me, you have hundreds of screen shots from Instagram saved for your next trip) to hotel price tracking to ensure that you get the best possible rates.
See also: What’s changing in travel, and how Asia’s best hotels are keeping up with the times
AI-Generated itineraries
Google's AI Overviews can create detailed, customised itineraries for entire countries or regions, not just cities. Users can ask for itineraries tailored to specific interests, like "Create an itinerary for Costa Rica focused on nature." This includes visual aids and seamless integration with Google tools.
Screenshot integration with Google Maps
How many screenshots do you have on your phone of places you'd like to check out on your next holiday? On that note, are you following Tatler Travel on Instagram yet? You should.
Making it easier to keep track of these saved gems, Google Maps can now recognise landmarks and locations from screenshots. This allows users to easily save and organise locations from images directly to lists within Google Maps.
Google Lens enhanced with multilingual landmark recognition
Google Lens can now provide AI-powered details about landmarks and objects in multiple languages, including Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. This expands the tool's translation capabilities, making international travel more accessible.
Enhanced hotel price tracking
Trying to secure the best possible hotel rates can sometimes feel like chasing a moving target. Similar to Google Flights, Google has now extended its price tracking capabilities to hotels.
Users can set alerts to track hotel prices for specific dates and locations, receiving notifications when prices drop. This helps travelers secure the best deals on accommodations.
Coco Marett is a writer and editor who grew up between Hong Kong and Melbourne. She currently heads the travel section for Tatler Asia, and manages the Tatler Travel account on Instagram. She is known for her features on unique, under-the-radar properties and destinations. She's also known for her in-depth interviews that paint a refreshingly candid portrait of influential figures across various industries —from artists to political figures, CEOs to celebrity chefs. Follow her on Instagram @cocomarett
