Google is expanding the capabilities of its AI Mode in Search by introducing a new travel-planning tool that can automatically build itineraries based on a user’s description of their next trip. After describing where they want to go or the type of vacation they’re planning, users can select the “Create with Canvas” option.
This opens a side panel that generates a full itinerary, complete with flight and hotel data, suggested activities, photos, and reviews pulled from Google Maps. The drafted plans are saved in the user’s AI Mode history.
Once the initial itinerary is created, users can refine it with follow-up requests. They can ask for hotels that match certain prices or amenities, or activities that fit a specific schedule or travel time. These features are now available to US desktop users who have opted into AI Mode through Google Labs.
Canvas launched in March as a flexible workspace for Gemini, capable of showing real-time coding results and continuously updated study plans. It later became part of AI Mode in Search.
Google had already announced similar trip tools for Gemini last year, but integrating them directly into Search brings them to a much larger audience. This could challenge travel services like Kayak and Expedia, both of which are developing their own AI-powered planning features.
Google is also increasing the types of activities that can be booked with AI Mode. Labs users in the US have been able to use automated agents to book local appointments and event tickets, and now restaurant booking is expanding to all US users. AI Mode presents a list of options and links to complete reservations using partners such as OpenTable, Resy, Tock, Ticketmaster, StubHub, and SeatGeek.
The company is working with hotel groups and online travel platforms, including Booking.com, Expedia, Marriott International, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, to eventually bring automated booking to flights and hotels as well.
Google is also widening access to its AI-powered Flight Deals feature in Google Flights, extending availability beyond the US, Canada, and India. The global rollout spans more than 200 countries and territories and supports over 60 languages.