U.S. Travelers Shift to AI for 2026 Trip Planning

American travelers embrace AI tools for 2026 trips, with surveys showing 33% plan to use them for recommendations, itineraries, and discoveries. A recent IMG survey of over 1,000 respondents reveals strong demand for international and domestic travel, alongside rising AI adoption up from prior years' 10-15%. Travelers rely on AI early for inspiration and comparisons but turn to human advisors and traditional sources for bookings and final decisions.