[Kerwin At AI Travel Pulse] AI-Powered Travel Planning vs Humans

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Before we begin, a prominent marketer who uses AI a lot, shared this link https://openai.com/index/how-we're-optimizing-chatgpt/ from OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. It's a good read.

Please have a read and let me know your thoughts.

🧠 Feature: AI Travel Planners vs. Human Travel Agents – What’s the Real Tradeoff?

The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, GuideGeek, Mindtrip, and Roam Around has made it easier than ever to plan your own trip in minutes. But here's the big question:

Can AI really replace the human travel advisor? In some cases, you.

Let’s break it down.

🤖 AI Travel Planners: What They’re Good At

* Speed & convenience – Build an itinerary in 30 seconds flat.

* 24/7 availability – No appointments needed.

* Customizable – Prompt it with your interests, budget, and vibe, et voila.

* Free (or nearly free) – Most tools cost nothing or very little.

Try this prompt:

Plan a 7-day trip to Morocco focused on history, food, and boutique hotels under $150/night. Include estimated prices and avoid overly touristy spots.

You’ll get something decent — fast.

If you're a Morocco expert, see how accurate is the information. If youre not check the Visit Morocco website at https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel-info/must-know-things-morocco.

👤 Human Travel Advisor: Where They (we) Still Shine

* Personal knowledge & nuance – They *know* if that “4-star” hotel is next to a nightclub or there's a grocery store on the corner.

* Relationship perks – Upgrades, better rooms, off-menu options.

* Problem solvers – When a volcano erupts or your cruise is canceled, AI’s not calling the airline for you (unless programmed :)) or can’t tell you to reroute, humans are much better here.

* Trust & experience – Especially for once-in-a-lifetime trips. Although :)…

✈️ So... Which One’s Better?

Honestly? The magic is in combining both.

Use AI to get ideas, compare prices, or pre-plan your vision — then let a trusted human fill in the gaps, catch the gotchas, or book what matters most.

If you’re doing it all solo, AI is your best unpaid assistant. But if you’re planning your honeymoon, group trip, or a safari? Don’t ditch the pros.

🛠 Want to Try Both?

Next issue, I’ll show:

* The *exact prompt* I used to build a trip to Europe with multiple stops

* How I revised it so it better suit my needs

* Tips for knowing *when* to rely on AI and *when* to phone a friend.

💬 Your Turn:

Would you trust AI to book your next trip?

Reply and tell me *where you’re going next* — and I’ll see if AI can plan it better than you or your travel advisor 😏

🔍 ✈️ Quick Hits from the Skies

• 🧭 Mindtrip Lets You Book Directly from AI-Generated Itineraries
  It’s like Expedia + AI prompts in one. No more flipping tabs.

• ✈️ Air Canada Is Using AI Travel Assistant on Their App
  Chat with an AI bot to check your flight status or rebook when things go wrong.

• 📸 Roam Around Adds Street View Support
  You can now see the places your AI suggests — before you commit.

Got a favorite AI tool? Reply and I might feature it next issue.

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Until next time.

Kerwin
Founder, AI Travel Pulse

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