SAN
FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than
half of travelers (50.8%) say they may use AI to plan and assist
with summer travel this year, according to a recent survey by
leading travel publisher Matador Network, creator of the free AI
travel assistant GuideGeek.
The survey found that families traveling with children are
especially likely to use travel AI tools this summer, with 57.4%
indicating a potential interest in using the technology. Families
with children were 69% more likely to have already used AI for a
trip than travelers without children.
"Instead of having to search the internet multiple times for
activities that were close by and fun to do with my 4-year-old
daughter, the AI did all of that for me in seconds and saved quite
a good amount of time," says Toria
Strobel of New Providence,
Pennsylvania, who used GuideGeek to plan a family trip to
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach in
Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Travelers message GuideGeek like a friend on apps they already
have such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger. The AI
provides instant, customized travel recommendations ranging from
full itineraries to quick tips and is tailored to the user's needs
and preferences.
"Before we had kids, I used to spend a lot of time researching
each individual aspect of a trip," says Matador Network CEO
Ross Borden. "Our second child
arrived just after GuideGeek launched last year, and it's been so
helpful to have an extremely fast and accurate way to plan
trips.
"The more specific you are with the question, the more helpful
and detailed the answer from GuideGeek," Borden continues. "For
example, you could say: 'We're a family of four headed to
Mexico City in June. Our kids are
10 and 14. Build us a custom itinerary that includes time in parks,
some museums, including the Frida Museum, advice on the best
neighborhoods to walk around, and plenty of tacos and
tamales!'"
Families with school-aged children on break are a major driver
of summer travel. The airline industry is predicting a record
summer in 2024.
"When you have kids, sometimes you just need information and you
don't have time to Google," says Michael
Motamedi, host of the No Fixed Address Podcast, who has been
using GuideGeek to travel the world with his wife and 2-year-old
for the past year. "We often use GuideGeek to find parks with
playgrounds to get that toddler energy out. It's great for
kid-friendly recommendations that fit the rest of your group as
well."
GuideGeek has answered more than 3.7 million questions for
travelers in dozens of languages. Many parents were among the early
adopters asking about sensory-friendly activities for kids with
autism, or suggestions on how to plan activities for siblings with
an age gap.
"Last summer, generative AI was still new and a little
intimidating for some," Borden says. "This year, many more people
have already seen how AI tools can save time and make their lives
easier. When it's hot and the success of the big family trip is on
the line, GuideGeek is going to come through in a big way for a lot
of people this summer."
guidegeek.com
About Matador Network
Matador Network is the world's No. 1 media brand for modern
adventurers. With more than 16 million followers across social
media, Matador has become a leading travel brand through its
production of article features, city guides, creator-first content
and original videos. Matador is the top-ranking travel brand on
TikTok and its videos are viewed more than 140 million times per
month. It has content distribution deals with American Airlines,
Hearst Media and GSTV, and works with brands like Ford, REI,
Samsung, YETI, Southwest Airlines, Visit California and Microsoft.
Fast Company named Matador Network a 2024 Most Innovative Company
in recognition of its revolutionary AI travel assistant GuideGeek.
matadornetwork.com
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