Hello travelers! I am delighted to share the story behind AIGuideX, a startup with the vision to revolutionize the tourism industry!
It all started with a project I did for UNESCO to promote the Mỹ Sơn World Heritage site, where I realized three long-standing issues with the traditional tour model:
1. Traditional tours often lack personalized experiences, forcing you to follow a generic itinerary designed for thousands of others.
2. The tour schedules are rigid, preventing you from freely exploring according to your preferences and desired timing.
3. There is a lack of overall quality control, with inconsistent information and uneven service standards. Despite recognizing poor quality, tourists are still compelled to rely on these options. When asked why, their answer was: "What else can we do?"
This experience, along with the challenges posed by some guides whose income heavily relies on tips and commissions, highlighted the significant market need for better travel experiences. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted travel preferences from crowded group tours with fixed schedules to more flexible and personalized experiences.
Over the past five years, I have been tirelessly seeking solutions, experimenting, and refining methods. The advancements in AI technology have finally allowed us to turn our vision into reality. This period has been invaluable, not only as a testament to perseverance but also showcasing the dedication and unity of our team.
I vividly remember one evening when our team was in a meeting, and we heard the sound of popping. Someone looked out the window and exclaimed, "Oh, fireworks!"; another added, "It's New Year's Eve". And we continued working long after the fireworks had faded, ending the meeting with a cheerful "Happy New Year!".
Key members like Nhật Võ, an AI PhD with over 10 years of experience, who believed in me and the vision of AIGuideX from the start. Or Khánh Linh, a beloved university lecturer and member of the Southern Vietnam Startup Council, who has been a vital supporter without asking for any compensation. Or Phúc Hồ, a talented AI Master from Australia; Hoàng Long and Chí Cường, experienced experts of AIGuideX with a combined 24 years in the tourism industry; Phú Vinh, the lead application developer at a leading tech company in Vietnam; Thu Hà, a marketing expert who joined after completing a challenging project with me. We are also fortunate to have Ngọc Trang, Minh Dũng, Minh Thư, and many other dedicated members.
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Our groundbreaking feature, Scan to Explore, allows users to simply scan artifacts with their phones to instantly hear automated narrations. This solution is now scalable to millions of users anywhere in the world.
We are also developing an AI Travel Assistant to interact directly with users through voice. This AI assistant will automatically converse and suggest tours based on user preferences, and recommend services tailored to their needs and interests. It will also serve as a platform connecting users with hundreds of reliable service providers, carefully selected and regularly evaluated by our AIGuideX team.
At AIGuideX, our vision is to redefine the travel experience by becoming the world's first Automatic Travel Agency. We aim to create a seamless, intelligent, and personalized journey for every traveler, transforming how people explore their travel itineraries and interact with attractions worldwide.
Lao Tzu once said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". With our talented and expert AI team, unwavering belief, enthusiasm, and relentless perseverance, we are creating a fully automated model for the multi-trillion-dollar global tourism market.
Stay tuned, or join AIGuideX on this wonderful journey! ✈️