Google is making it easier for users to plan their next vacation by introducing three new Search features. The search giant has announced a pilot program for a "price guarantee" badge for flights. This means that if you book with Google and see a flight with the price guarantee badge, the company will watch the price, and if it drops, you will get the difference back. The price guarantee feature is only available for "Book on Google" itineraries departing from the United States.
In addition to the price guarantee feature, Google is also introducing a new way for users to browse and discover hotels on mobile. Users can search for hotels and tap to view more, where they'll find a new option to explore each property in a swipeable story format. This allows users to tap through photos of the hotel and get a better idea of what it looks like. Users can also save the hotel, pull up more details about the area or view a summary of what people find notable about the property.
Google is also making it easier to find things to do on vacation. Users can look for an attraction or tour company on Search or Maps and find prices directly on their listing, along with a link to book their ticket. For attractions like the Tower of London, users will also find suggestions for related experiences, like a city-wide tour that includes multiple stops.
The roll-out of these new features comes after Google's recent announcement that it plans to launch new extreme heat alerts and introduce new ways for users to verify information on Search. With these new features, Google is providing more convenience and peace of mind for travelers as they plan their next trip.
