Google continues working on expanding the possibilities of Search’s AI Mode. Reports from a few weeks ago suggest that the search engine will get Nano Banana-powered image generation . Now, Google Search’s AI Mode is moving beyond simple information retrieval to tackle one of the most complex tasks: vacation planning. The company announced several major upgrades designed to turn Search’s bar into an all-in-one travel agent, from building a custom itinerary to securing reservations.

Google AI Mode now uses Canvas to organize your next vacation

The newest feature is the integration of Canvas into AI Mode’s travel planning capabilities. Users in the US who have enabled the AI Mode experiment on desktop can now describe a trip and select the “Create with Canvas” button. Canvas then generates a dynamic itinerary in a side panel. It will pull in real-time data on flights, hotels, photos, and reviews from Google Maps and the web. Users can refine this plan with follow-up questions, such as comparing hotels based on specific amenities or finding nearby restaurants based on travel time.

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Agentic AI expands booking options

Google is simultaneously broadening its agentic capabilities , which automate the booking process using AI . Following an earlier preview, the ability to conversationally book restaurant reservations is rolling out this week to all US users in AI Mode (no Labs opt-in required). Users can describe their reservation needs and preferences. Then, the AI ​​will search across partners like OpenTable, Resy, and Tock, providing curated options with direct booking links.

Furthermore, AI Mode’s agentic booking for event tickets and local appointments (beauty/wellness) remains available for US Labs users. Google plans to expand this booking power to include flights and hotel reservations in the future. The company will be working with major partners like Booking.com, Expedia, and Marriott for that.

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Global Flight Deals for flexible travelers

Outside of AI Mode, Google also announced the global expansion of its AI-powered Flight Deals tool . The firm initially launched this feature first in the US, Canada, and India. This tool is designed for flexible travelers who can use conversational prompts—like “week-long trip with great food and nonstop only”—to find affordable destinations. Flight Deals is now rolling out worldwide to over 200 countries and territories and supports more than 60 languages.