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Visit Lauderdale unveils AI travel assistant
Visit Lauderdale is making trip planning easier thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The official destination marketing organization has launched an AI travel personal travel assistant named “Sandy” powered by Matador Network’s GuideGeek tech.
Sandy is the newest addition to the Visit Lauderdale website, offering an efficient way for travelers to explore and plan a getaway.
Visitors and travel advisors will be able to live chat with Sandy and create customized itineraries and personalized travel recommendations.
“We’re excited to introduce Sandy to deliver a seamless, personalized experiences for all visitors,” said Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale.
“By embracing cutting-edge AI tech, we’re not only enhancing the trip-planning process but also ensuring that our destination remains at the forefront of innovation in tourism.”
Travelers can message with Sandy by going to VisitLauderdale.com and clicking the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Visitors can plan where to stay, eat and shoot the best selfies once they arrive in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Sandy prioritizes data from Visit Lauderdale’s content library, as well as drawing from ChatGPT and over 1,000 additional travel integrations built into the GuideGeek platform.
The more travelers tell Sandy about their group and what they’re looking to experience in Greater Fort Lauderdale, the more customized the responses will become.
“Greater Fort Lauderdale attracts such a wide range of visitors,” says Matador Network CEO Ross Borden.
“Sandy can help travelers plan a week-long stay at the beach months in advance, a spontaneous romantic weekend, or an action-packed overnight before shipping out on a cruise.”
In addition to launching Sandy, Visit Lauderdale has implemented a multilingual translation feature on its website, enabling visitors from across the globe to information in their preferred language.
To chat with Sandy and explore Greater Fort Lauderdale: VisitLauderdale.com.
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