Google has introduced three new travel-friendly features to Google Search. These new features will not only help users easily find cheap flights, but they will also help them browse through hotels and discover unique destinations and experiences with ease.
Browse Hotels Easily
Currently when users search for hotels in a particular city, they are greeted with links to various travel and booking sites – an experience that is similar on the app and on desktop. But now, Google has announced that it is making it easier for users to search for hotels on mobile. The company announced via a blog post that when users search for something like “Soho London Hotel” and tap to see more, they will be shown a story to explore each property in a swipeable story format. You will get a new option. This format is similar to what you see on Instagram or Facebook Stories.
“From here, you can tap through photos of the hotel and get a sense of what to expect on site. With a single tap, you can even save the hotel, get more details about the area, or see a summary of what people find great about the property. When you’re done, just swipe up to continue browsing,” Google said.
Book Cheap Flights
Google has also launched a pilot program on Google Flights for Price Guarantee in the US. “If you see a flight with the Price Guarantee badge, it means we’re confident that the price you’re seeing today won’t be lower before takeoff,” the company said.
Google says it will monitor the price every day until departure, and if prices go down, it will refund users the difference via Google Pay. “During this pilot program, the Price Guarantee is only available for ‘Book on Google’ itineraries that depart from the United States,” the company said.
Explore a destination better
Lastly, the company has rolled out a feature on Google Search and Maps that will show users tourist attractions or tour company prices. In addition to pricing, the search results will also include a link to book tickets. “For attractions, like the Tower of London, you’ll also find suggestions for related experiences, such as a comprehensive city tour that includes multiple stops,” the company wrote.
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