The Future of Travel Planning: IHG and Google Cloud Unite

The world of travel planning is about to get a whole lot easier, thanks to a new partnership between InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Google Cloud. As a frequent traveler, I’m excited to see how this collaboration will revolutionize the way we plan our trips.

Planning a trip has never been easier

IHG, a global leader in the hotel industry, is extending its partnership with Google Cloud to introduce an AI-powered travel planning feature within the IHG One Rewards mobile app. This innovative feature will enable guests to plan their vacations directly through the app, making it a one-stop-shop for all travel needs.

“In collaboration with Google Cloud as our AI innovation partner, we aim to simplify and enhance trip planning for prospective travelers,” said Jolie Fleming, Chief Product & Technology Officer at IHG.

The new IHG Hotels & Resorts trip planner will offer personalized travel recommendations to mobile app users. Imagine being able to discover destinations among IHG’s 6,000+ hotels across 19 brands in over 100 countries, all at your fingertips.

Get personalized travel recommendations with IHG’s new trip planner

The IHG One Rewards mobile app will soon serve as a comprehensive mobile travel companion, allowing guests to build a full itinerary and book hotels with just a few taps. The Travel Planner will cater to both broad and specific requests, from late-night dinner options near a specific hotel to whether a hotel allows pets, or even event recommendations near a hotel on a specific date.

Book your hotel and plan your trip with ease

Investments in the IHG One Rewards mobile app and technology to support IHG’s loyalty program are key components of IHG’s strategy to enhance customer loyalty and engagement. Collaborating with Google Cloud will enable IHG to rapidly deploy features that resonate with guests. The Travel Planner will be developed using Vertex AI, Google Cloud’s AI platform, and Google’s Gemini models.

Google Cloud’s AI technology powers IHG’s new trip planner

As someone who’s always on the go, I’m thrilled to see how this partnership will make travel planning more efficient and enjoyable. With IHG and Google Cloud leading the way, the future of travel planning looks brighter than ever.

The future of travel planning is here