The AI market is growing explosively. New tools appear daily, claims tumble over one another, and anyone trying to keep an overview quickly gets lost. It was precisely in that chaos that Jesse Weltevreden, Professor of Digital Commerce at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, saw a clear societal mission.

Planning a trip should spark excitement, not spreadsheet fatigue. The new generation of AI-based travel planning tools promises to turn destination daydreams into concrete, book-ready itineraries in minutes. This article explains how these tools work, what to expect, and how to choose the right solution for your next journey.