Author: Abrar
Hello! My name is Abrar.
I’ve been fortunate to have big company and startup experience, technology and business exposure, all of which across a dozen countries around the world alongside some really talented, interesting individuals along the way.
I'm currently a travel focused venture capitalist for the past 12 years; my partners and I have invested in 7 companies around the world ranging from 500k USD to 50M USD+.
Prior to this I ran a 50 person boutique online travel agency for 9 years, was interim CTO for a 20 person travel technology company; which is where I first started in the travel industry, and a Senior Software Developer for Aramark, a Fortune 150 company.
Travel AI Powered Trip Example
I’ve discussed the ideal Travel AI Service should feel like a personal extension of myself and I would like to visualize what a highly automated, and eventually completely autonomous, Travel AI-powered booking might look like. I believe everything I describe below is possible today for a travel startup or travel tech platform to incorporate into their feature stack to (i) increase conversion rates, (ii) increase engagement, (iii) increase brand loyalty to the travel retailer, and (iv) a less friction filled travel experience.
Mind-Reading Travel AI
Travel is no exception. I demand solutions to travel problems I didn’t even know existed, before I even realized they’re problems. Mind-Reading Travel AI In the context of travel, it dawned on me that what I truly desire is for Travel AI to read my mind. It’s a simple yet ambitious idea - just reading my mind. No one can accuse me of thinking small. 😉
Travel Natural Language Search Is Here (If You Were Just Born)
I propose that a new generation of travelers, born natively into natural language travel searching, will embrace natural language consumer-initiated travel searches (note the word consumer-initiated).
Consumer-Initiated Travel AI Use: Much Ado About Nothing
AI does have consumer-facing use cases, but these are nowhere near the hype surrounding its impact on consumer-initiated travel products and services.
Size (of the AI Prompt) Does Matter
In the context of ChatGPT searches, AI prompts are the initial inputs or queries that guide the AI’s response. They serve as the starting point for the AI to generate relevant and useful information. The need for detailed prompts cannot be overstated, especially in the realm of travel-related searches. A detailed prompt provides a clear direction for the AI, ensuring that the generated content is specific, relevant, and valuable.