Google is expanding AI-powered travel features in Search, rolling out Flight Deals globally and introducing Canvas-based travel planning in AI Mode to streamline planning.

Agentic booking capabilities are expanding to restaurants, events, and local appointments with US Labs users, aiming to simplify reservations through conversational interfaces.

Users can refine plans with follow-up questions—asking for hotels by price and amenities or activities by travel time—and AI Mode stores drafted plans in its history for opted-in US desktop users.

The tools are designed to save time filtering options and improve efficient comparison, aligning with how travelers consult multiple sources.

The rollout highlights visibility for partner restaurants and potential traffic benefits for booking platforms, with emphasis on up-to-date hours, menus, and inventory data for accurate recommendations.

The feature supports group dining, dietary restrictions, vibe-based filters, and suggests alternates if the first choice is unavailable, all within a single conversational flow.

Reservations are confirmed through the chosen provider, with payment methods, loyalty programs, and cancellation policies managed by the external service or restaurant, preserving user control.

Google has not announced a launch timeline, stressing a careful rollout to ensure a seamless experience and user control.

Canvas analyzes Maps reviews to highlight themes like quiet rooms and walkability, enabling filtering by lived experience rather than just star ratings.

Users can follow up with refinements and quickly complete bookings with a partner of their choice when ready.

Monetization and advertising are being considered only after achieving product-market fit, with a focus on user desirability first.

Partner companies will handle transactions and bookings; Google will not be the merchant of record.