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Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has launched a new search discovery and inspiration tool, powered by generative AI Dream and discover, with AI, the tool is initially launching in beta in Australia, India, and Singapore to test traveller behaviour when it comes to using AI for trip planning, with other markets set to follow.  Powered by Open AI’s Chat GPT technology, travellers can ask open ended statements and questions such as “Best cities for cultural tours” or “What are some hidden gems in Europe?”. It also includes a variety of prompts ranging from “Short flights next weekend” to “Foodie city breaks”. The tool will then generate travel ideas and recommendations as well as three destination suggestions with links to the best flight options for each.  Piero Sierra, Chief Product Officer at Skyscanner commented, “Generative AI is such an exciting technology that we as a travel industry are only just beginning to apply. 56% of travellers are coming to Skyscanner for inspiration so with this beta launch we are looking to understand how it might help travellers in the discovery phases of the travel planning journey, and importantly how they engage with the technology versus existing tools. This one of many experiments we are running to see how generative AI can be incorporated into the core Skyscanner proposition helping travellers plan and book their trip with ease and confidence in the future.”    

Around 2000 students, staying over for at least 6 nights each, travel from India to Abu Dhabi every year, and the city is introducing exciting new attractions to boost these numbers. Accommodation has been simplified further by the Abu Dhabi government waiving off Tourism Dirhams on hotels, and having free admission for students under 18 to the most popular tourist spots in the city.

Ajeet Bajaj, President, ATOAI said, “The Ganga trail (2,700 kms) and northwestern Himalayan trail (1,200 kms) that are expected to be launched this year is going to be a game changer for adventure tourism in India. Travellers can walk the entire trail or do sections of it.”