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🗺 Mar 17, 2026. Google expands Google Maps with Gemini-powered features: Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation. Ask Maps uses conversational search for intuitive trip planning, while Immersive Navigation offers 3D visuals for enhanced driving guidance. These updates simplify user transition from inspiration to action within the app, integrating seamless journey execution. AI-driven, context-aware updates tailor experiences using user history and preferences, improving clarity with 3D terrain and situational awareness.

📈 Five luxury hotels in London garnered 57% of AI recommendations from 2,700 queries, as revealed on Monday. Google's AI Mode shows a preference for OTAs over direct bookings. In a related development, RoomPriceGenie introduced Revenue Intelligence in collaboration with 15 PMS partners, enhancing pricing strategies.

📍 The soft brand doubled its U.S. portfolio in five years, growing to nearly 350 hotels globally. Over 100 additional hotels are in development.

📈 In a study of 2,700 AI queries, five luxury hotels in London garnered 57% of AI recommendations. Google AI Mode showed a preference for Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) over direct hotel bookings.