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A new Intrepid Travel survey found that Canadians are increasingly using AI to plan vacations, but most still trust local guides more than technology for meaningful travel experiences.

Have you ever used AI to help plan a trip?
Yes
7%
•
144 votes
No
76%
•
1601 votes
Not Applicable
17%
•
355 votes
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When travelling, which do you trust the most for recommendations?
Local guides or residents
25%
•
535 votes
AI travel tools
3%
•
60 votes
Online reviews
16%
•
338 votes
Social media
2%
•
38 votes
Friends or family
28%
•
598 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
•
40 votes
Not Applicable
23%
•
491 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
Travel agents 0.25% 4
Myself 0.19% 3
0.19% 3
GOOGLE SEARCH 0.12% 2
Past experience 0.12% 2
my own brains 0.12% 2
Local websites 0.06% 1
Not used it 0.06% 1
internet searches 0.06% 1
Travel companies 0.06% 1
google maps 0.06% 1
travel sites 0.06% 1
friends and family, when family was alive, but mostly local residents 0.06% 1
Maybe all the above 0.06% 1
My self options 0.06% 1
Do it ourselves 0.06% 1
Don't trust Ai 0.06% 1
trip advisor, booking.com 0.06% 1
The locals 0.06% 1
my own research and knowledge 0.06% 1
mix of google and tick tok 0.06% 1
I don't travel 0.06% 1
self 0.06% 1
Local Tourist Bureau. 0.06% 1
TRAVEL AGENCY 0.06% 1
Travel website 0.06% 1
Internet search engines 0.06% 1
Reading 0.06% 1
website 0.06% 1
My own research 0.06% 1
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The survey also found growing concern about overtourism. Many Canadians said they would consider travelling during off-peak seasons, avoiding overcrowded destinations and supporting local businesses.

Would you change your travel plans to avoid overtourism?
Yes, I would travel during the off-season
42%
•
881 votes
Yes, I would choose a less popular destination
17%
•
357 votes
Yes, I would avoid crowded attractions
20%
•
419 votes
Maybe, depending on the cost and convenience
21%
•
440 votes
No
6%
•
117 votes
Not Applicable
21%
•
450 votes
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