AI x Travel: A Thesis on How AI is Revolutionizing the Travel Industry

Travel is a trillion-$ industry stuck in the '90s.

Planning and booking take countless hours across many sites - it's no wonder most trips don't make it out of the group chat!

It's time for that to change.

Introducing our thesis on AI x travel 👇https://t.co/xkDLFu2185

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023

AI has the potential to transform not just the traveler experience, but the workflow of the millions of providers, agents, and SMBs in the travel ecosystem.

Almost every part of the travel journey is ripe for reinvention. Let's start at the beginning...

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023

💡 Inspiration

Sometimes the hardest part of trip planning is choosing when (& where) to go.

AI tools can spark your imagination, delivering curated options that fit your schedule + budget.

Eventually, they'll be proactive - recommending trips in line w/ your travel goals. pic.twitter.com/JW7hHmvpq0

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023

💸 Booking

Apps like Hopper tell you when to book for the lowest price - but it can go a step further.

Imagine a "set it and forget it" tool that automates the process, locking in the best rate. No more wasting time on bargain shopping or daily price checking. pic.twitter.com/13KeGGVu9s

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023

🗺️ Itinerary planning

There's no way you can scan all of the activity & dining options or read every online review - but an AI can!

AI tools can turn the knowledge of the Internet into custom trip itineraries based on your needs and preferences. https://t.co/4kBbA2TGzW

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023

⏳ On the trip.

Any traveler knows that the best-laid plans often go awry. Luckily, AI tools can make real-time adjustments.

Your hike gets rained out, or you get a last minute rec from a friend? Your AI assistant has you covered with a new plan!https://t.co/RdaK6teGw9

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023

🤝 Business use cases.

This isn't just for leisure travel. Companies like @navan already leverage AI for corporate bookings.

And AI tools make life easier for travel businesses (hotels, experience providers) by automating functions like customer service, marketing, and finance. pic.twitter.com/cYG9lo299n

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023

Shoutout to the amazing travel startups that are already making moves here! 💪

A few we mentioned in this post:

WhereTo (@garmeeh), BetterTravel, @roamr_travel, @trytripnotes, @hopper, @buildyourcorner, @Navan, @HiJiffy, @allora_ai, @aiello_inc

— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) March 21, 2023