When travelers ask "Where should I go?", the answer depends entirely on which AI they ask — We analyzed 178 travel queries across two AI platforms to understand how they recommend destinations.
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When travelers ask "Where should I go?", the answer depends entirely on which AI they ask. Our analysis of 178 travel queries across both platforms reveals they operate with fundamentally different recommendation logic—not just different wording.
Different platforms reach different travelers. Mindtrip users are planning full trips—high intent, high value. ChatGPT users are researching options—earlier in the funnel but higher volume. Your AI visibility strategy needs to cover both, because they give different answers 58.7% of the time.
Mindtrip is a visual travel agent that builds itineraries. ChatGPT is a research assistant that provides information. Same question, different experience.
We analyzed state mentions across all 178 queries. Some states dramatically outperform on one platform vs the other, with partnership status playing a significant role.
Mindtrip operates a B2B partnership program where DMOs can integrate their content directly into the platform. We cross-referenced our data with known partners.
For the highest-value business queries—conventions, conferences, and incentive travel—one Mindtrip partner wins almost every time.
Convention and incentive travel queries represent the highest revenue per booking. Nevada's consistent Mindtrip recommendations for these queries demonstrate how partnership positioning can dominate high-value segments—even when ChatGPT disagrees.
With 45% disagreement, relying on a single AI platform means missing half your potential travelers. DMOs need visibility across both platforms.
Partner states see +44% visibility boost on Mindtrip. For high-value MICE queries, partnership = near-guaranteed recommendation.
Mindtrip's 1.4M monthly visitors are highly qualified travel planners. ChatGPT's 200M+ reach captures casual travelers. Both matter.
Our AI visibility benchmarks use a rigorous, reproducible methodology to ensure findings are actionable and defensible.
178 travel queries across 8 categories tested on both Mindtrip and ChatGPT platforms.
Mindtrip (visual travel agent) vs ChatGPT (research assistant)—two fundamentally different AI products.
Analyzed all 50 US states plus territories to identify platform-specific visibility patterns and partner influence.
Coded primary destination recommendations to measure platform alignment. Disagreement = different top recommendations.
Research conducted January 2026 from neutral accounts with no travel history to ensure unbiased recommendations.
Cross-referenced Mindtrip partnerships via public announcements and DMO websites to measure partner advantage.
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