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Guide to Europe

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Guide to Europe
Type of site
Travel planning platform
Available inEnglish
OwnerTravelshift
Current statusActive

Guide to Europe is an AI-powered online travel platform offering services such as flight bookings, accommodations, car rentals, day trips, and complete travel packages. It is owned by Travelshift, a company headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland.[1]

History

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Travelshift, founded in 2012, initially launched Guide to Iceland, an online travel platform focused on Iceland, which grew significantly and received recognition within the industry.[2][3]

Following the success of Guide to Iceland, Travelshift expanded its model and introduced Guide to Europe in 2022. The platform integrates AI technology to provide travel-related services, including personalized itineraries and voice-activated booking systems.[4][5]

In 2022, Travelshift appointed David Stewart as CEO to oversee its continued growth and product development.[6]

In 2023, Travelshift secured $10 million in funding to further develop its AI-driven travel services.[7][8]

Services

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Guide to Europe offers services such as flight bookings, accommodations, car rentals, day trips, and travel packages via its website and mobile app.[4]

The platform's AI travel planner, Travis, helps users design personalized itineraries based on preferences, attraction proximity, and other factors. Additionally, the platform offers a voice-activated booking feature, allowing users to plan and book trips using voice commands.[5][9]

References

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  1. ^ "About us". Guide to Europe. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  2. ^ "Deloitte Global Announces 2017 Technology Fast 500 EMEA Rankings | Deloitte | PR". www.deloitte.com. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  3. ^ "The Story of the Leading Travel Agency in Iceland". Guide to Iceland. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  4. ^ a b "Travelshift secures $10M investment from GE to fuel AI-powered travel platform". Tech.eu. 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  5. ^ a b "New AI-powered app lets you book entire holiday using voice commands". The Mirror. 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  6. ^ "Travelshift Scaling Internationally with New CEO at Helm". Yahoo Finance. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  7. ^ "AI Can Now Help You Book the Perfect Trip Itinerary". Businesswire. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  8. ^ "How Business Owners Can Leverage AI to Avoid Being Left Behind". ReadWrite. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  9. ^ "Can AI help you plan your dream vacation?". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-08-19.