GOOGLE has updated its travel planning features to include a suite of new tools that help travellers decide which hotels to stay at, the best time to visit a destination, and pricing information on what you can expect to pay.
The new “Where to stay” option provides users with a summary detailing the most popular neighbourhoods, what each area is known for, a location score, and the average cost of accommodation.
In terms of planning the timing of a trip, Google’s new “When to visit” tab includes information on what the weather is generally like, as well as how busy the destination is likely to be during your selected date range.
The “What you’ll pay” option provides travellers with an insight into whether rates are low, typical or high for the dates selected, taking into consideration factors that might spike prices such as conferences or sporting events.
Personalisation is also a key feature of Google’s latest travel service, with results curated to prioritise listings which are similar to the types of trips a traveller has previously undertaken.
For example, users who have either searched for or stayed at a specific hotel, Google’s toolkit will present options that are similar to the hotels guests have stayed in other cities on previous holidays.
Google will also present a list of hotels that are located close to points of interest a user has previously searched for.
Popular activities and day trips are listed for each destination under its “Things to do” feature, with Queensland’s Gold Coast for example listing its range of theme parks and nature walks on offer.
Currently, not all destinations have been added to the new features but are expected to be added during the year.
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