{"id":132349,"date":"2026-08-07T01:06:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/132349\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T01:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:06:17","slug":"google-maps-adds-agentic-features-including-food-ordering-and-hotel-bookings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/132349\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps\u2019 \u201cAsk Maps<\/a>\u201d feature is gaining a slew of new agentic capabilities, including the ability to order food, book hotels, and find event tickets. The tech giant is also bringing Personal Intelligence<\/a> to Ask Maps, allowing the AI tool to personalize its responses by drawing on information from a user\u2019s Gmail and Google Calendar.<\/p>\n

The launch of the new features reflects Google\u2019s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that\u2019s capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.<\/p>\n

With the new agentic food-ordering capabilities, users can open Ask Maps in Google Maps and ask a question like, \u201cWhere can I order vegan avocado toast and an oat milk latte near home?\u201d The tool will then surface nearby restaurants that have what they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image Credits:Google<\/p>\n

After selecting a restaurant, users can tap the \u201cOrder online\u201d option to place an order through supported platforms such as Square, Toast, or Uber Eats. Ask Maps will add the items to a cart. Users can choose to add more items to their cart, then pay for the order on the supported platform.<\/p>\n

Additionally, users can use Ask Maps to find a hotel for their next trip by entering a query like, \u201cFor next weekend\u2019s conference in downtown Miami, find me a decently priced, top-rated hotel with an artsy vibe within walking distance from a gym and restaurants.\u201d Ask Maps will then compare prices and check availability before providing a list of options. Once users find an option they like, they can click through to the partner\u2019s website to book the stay.<\/p>\n

Users can also ask questions like \u201cWhat are some comedy shows or live music this evening near work?\u201d to get a list of options along with links to buy tickets.<\/p>\n

The new agentic features are rolling out to users in the U.S. <\/p>\n

\"\"Image Credits:Google<\/p>\n

With the addition of Personal Intelligence, Ask Maps will be able to give users personalized answers to their questions about upcoming flights, dinner reservations, hotels, and more. For example, users could ask, \u201cWhat time will I land in Vancouver on my upcoming flight?\u201d or \u201cCan you recommend where to eat and what to do near my hotel?\u201d Ask Maps will then pull information from a user\u2019s emails and calendar to provide tailored responses.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that Personal Intelligence is off by default.<\/p>\n

Ask Maps will now also remember prior conversations, allowing users to pick up where they left off. Now users can ask things like, \u201cWhat activities had you suggested for my trip to Seattle?\u201d and continue planning without having to start from scratch.<\/p>\n

Google is also launching a live transit widget in Ask Maps that will allow users to stay up to date on delays and conditions as they change in real time.<\/p>\n

Personal Intelligence and the live transit widget in Ask Maps are rolling out to all markets where Ask Maps is available. <\/p>\n

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