The Complete Guide to AI Trip Planning in 2026

Everything you need to know about AI-powered trip planning. How AI travel assistants work, what they can do, and how to use them for your next adventure.

AI has transformed how we plan travel. From generating itineraries to extracting locations from videos, artificial intelligence makes trip planning faster and more personalised than ever. Here's everything you need to know about AI trip planning in 2026.

What is AI Trip Planning?

AI trip planning uses artificial intelligence to automate various aspects of travel planning. This can include generating itinerary suggestions, detecting locations from content, optimising routes, and personalising recommendations based on your preferences.

Types of AI Trip Planners

• Generative AI planners: Create itineraries from text prompts
• Content-based planners: Extract trips from videos and photos (like Reelstrip)
• Optimisation tools: Improve existing itineraries for efficiency
• Chatbot assistants: Answer travel questions conversationally
• Personalisation engines: Learn your preferences over time

How Reelstrip Uses AI

Reelstrip takes a unique approach to AI trip planning. Instead of generating generic recommendations, we analyze the travel content YOU've saved. Our AI detects locations from TikToks, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, then helps you organise that content into day-by-day itineraries.

Benefits of AI Trip Planning

• Save hours of research time
• Discover places you'd otherwise miss
• optimise routes for efficiency
• Get personalised recommendations
• Automatic location detection from content

Limitations to Know

AI isn't perfect. It may miss nuanced local knowledge, and location detection can have errors. Always verify AI-generated information, especially for bookings and reservations. Use AI as a starting point, then refine with your own research.