Consulting a travel agent on booking a trip has its advantages, but even the most seasoned in this industry would have a difficult time competing with the speed and efficiency of an artificially intelligent travel agent.
'BoltFare' is the name of one AI-powered travel agent that makes it possible for Facebook users to log into Messenger and instantly get personalized, cost-effective airfare options.
When chatting with BoltFare, one only needs to specify a place of departure, an ideal destination and a time. The bot operates as part of a "freemium" service, meaning that a user may search for and watch one desired destination at a time and receive up to three flight notifications each month. For more search results, an an unlimited airfare search plan can be purchased for $5.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- AI-powered Travel Agents
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered travel agents that can provide personalized, cost-effective airfare options to users.
- Messenger-based Travel Booking
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create messenger-based platforms for users to easily book travel reservations and receive flight notifications.
- Freemium Travel Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer freemium travel services where users can access basic travel information for free and purchase premium plans for additional features and benefits.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Travel and Tourism
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate AI technology into the travel and tourism industry to enhance the booking process and improve customer satisfaction.
- Messenger Platforms
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with messenger platforms to create seamless travel booking experiences through AI-powered agents.
- Freemium Service Providers
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand into the travel industry by offering freemium services that cater to users' travel needs and preferences.
