Google's New Travel Features Arrive in Time for Summer

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Google rolled out hotel price tracking in Search, letting users follow specific hotels and get email alerts when rates drop.
The update aims to make trip planning easier by surfacing better deals without repeated manual searches.
Google also added an AI Mode feature powered by Gemini that can help users find nearby stores and products in the US.
The tool can call local shops to help travelers replace forgotten items more quickly while on the road.



