Summary
An increasing number of people are using AI tools like ChatGPT to plan vacations. These tools suggest destinations and itineraries, but users still need to verify the information themselves. Some users have found AI recommendations helpful, while others have discovered inaccuracies.
Key Facts
- Alan Smith used ChatGPT to plan a holiday in northern Spain, discovering the town of Castro Urdiales.
- The AI tool suggested places to visit, but Alan double-checked the suggestions online.
- A report from the travel association ABTA shows that 8% of the population uses AI for travel planning, with the highest use (18%) among 25-34 year-olds.
- Alan Smith made the final bookings himself, concerned about AI's ability to handle financial transactions.
- Hannah Read tried using AI to plan a trip to Norway, but found the suggested ferry route didn't exist.
- David Harris used AI to suggest itinerary ideas for a family trip to New York, finding it helpful to plan activities.
- Users are advised not to rely solely on AI and to conduct their own research when planning trips.
