From Agents to AI: How Indians Now Plan Travel Smarter
Until a few years ago, planning a trip meant visiting your neighborhood travel agent, flipping through brochures, and booking a pre-set package. But in 2025, Indian travelers are planning their holidays differently — and smarter.
From fixed itineraries to fully personalized experiences, here’s how AI tools like Jibhi AI are redefining the way Indians explore the world.
Then: The Era of Travel Agents
Earlier, travelers relied heavily on agents to:
- Book flights and hotels
- Choose destinations and create itineraries
- Manage visas and transport
It worked, but came with limitations:
- Rigid tour packages
- Little transparency in pricing
- High commissions
- Slow updates
The Rise of Online Travel Platforms
Around 2015–2020, platforms like MakeMyTrip, Yatra, and Goibibo changed the game.
What changed:
- Instant flight and hotel bookings
- User reviews on TripAdvisor and Google
- Itinerary inspiration from YouTube and blogs
- Price comparisons & DIY planning tools
This phase gave rise to the DIY Indian traveler — independent, curious, and online-first.
2025: AI Is the New Travel Agent
Today, planning a trip doesn’t require juggling 10 browser tabs.
You just tell Jibhi AI what you want — and it builds an entire trip for you in seconds.
What AI travel planners like Jibhi do:
- Understand your mood (adventure, romantic, solo, etc.)
- Factor in location, weather, time, and interests
- Find offbeat spots + popular attractions
- Suggest hotels, cafes, and experiences in real-time
- Re-plan instantly if something changes
Why Indians Are Choosing AI Over Agents
- Speed: Itinerary in seconds, not hours
- Flexibility: Add/remove days, swap cities, update instantly
- Personalization: Plans that match your vibe, not a brochure
- Cost transparency: No hidden commissions
- Real-time intelligence: Adjusts based on weather, events, or closures
How Indian Travelers Are Planning in 2025
- 80% of Gen Z and Millennial travelers prefer AI-assisted trip planning
- 60% of solo and couple travelers rely on smart tools over agents
- Over 45% say personalized itineraries matter more than discounts
- Indian travelers spend 20% less time planning trips using AI tools
Real Examples of Jibhi AI in Action
1. Couple’s trip to Bali
Inputs: Romantic + Nature + 6 days + ₹50K budget
Output: Itinerary with beachside stays, candlelight dinners, waterfall treks, and affordable flights
2. Solo workation in Himachal
Inputs: Solo + Workation + 10 days + Cafes + Wi-Fi
Output: Café-recommended stays, coworking zones, weekend treks
3. Family trip to Andaman
Inputs: Family + Kids + Adventure + 5 days
Output: Snorkeling, ferry bookings, family resorts, and kid-safe beaches
Travel Agents vs AI: What’s the Difference?
Travel Agents (Old Way):
- Push fixed packages
- Manual changes take hours
- Limited knowledge of offbeat locations
- Biased toward commissions
AI Travel Planner (Now):
- Dynamic itineraries in seconds
- Personalisation by interests, not just price
- Real-time re-planning
- Unbiased, data-backed suggestions