The top three brands captured 8.1% of direct mentions in Travel Guide and Tour Services.
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Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,698 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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Tripadvisor remains the most-cited service for travel reviews, but its dominance is being challenged by a surge of specialist operators. In high-stakes niches like mountaineering, brands such as have become AI's go-to recommendations, reflecting a clear shift toward expertise over aggregation.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The top-ranked brand, but its share of voice declined from 27% to 16%. | 31% | |
| 2 | Maintains a top-3 position as a frequently cited tour booking platform. | 17% | |
| 3 | 10% | ||
| 4 | An unwavering favorite for guided street art tours in London's East End. | 10% | |
| 5 | 10% | ||
| 6 | 9% | ||
| 7 | A significant climber, frequently suggested for hiring private guides in Tokyo. | 9% | |
| 8 | Emerged as a dominant authority for permitted Denali and high-safety Kilimanjaro climbs. | 8% | |
| 9 | 8% | ||
| 10 | 8% | ||
| 11 | 8% | ||
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 7% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | 7% | ||
| 19 | 7% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 6% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
While still #1, its mention share fell from 27% in October 2025 to 16% by March 2026.
Rose from #39 to #7 overall, frequently cited for hiring guides for non-tourist tasks like a Tokyo transit orientation.
Emerged alongside a cohort of specialists to dominate Denali and Kilimanjaro recommendations since November 2025.
“A generic option for family tours in Paris.” → “A specialized recommendation for its interactive, riddle-based activity books for kids.”
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11% | 11% | ||
| 0% | 13% | ||
| 11% | 9% | ||
| 0% | 12% | ||
| 10% | 12% |
The two models disagree most about International Mountain Guides (ChatGPT #2, Google #13) and Best of France Tours (ChatGPT #19, Google #9).
Sources AI cited
tripadvisor.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 42% of analyzed answers.
Share of direct mentions
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Share of supported contexts
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Tripadvisor remains the most-cited service for travel reviews, but its dominance is being challenged by a surge of specialist operators. In high-stakes niches like mountaineering, brands such as Alpine Ascents International have become AI's go-to recommendations, reflecting a clear shift toward expertise over aggregation.
Across 2,698 AI responses, Tripadvisor is mentioned most, named in 31% of them, followed by GetYourGuide (17%) and Walks (10%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,698 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently recommend specialist company Walks alongside major aggregators like
Tripadvisor and
GetYourGuide. Over the six-month period,
London Guided Walks also became a frequent suggestion, with AI platforms emphasizing guides with 'Blue Badge' qualifications for historical depth.
Brands mentioned
How do I find the best guided walking tour of London that covers its royal history and palaces?
AI responses consistently recommend specialist company Walks alongside major aggregators like
Tripadvisor and
GetYourGuide. Over the six-month period, also became a frequent suggestion, with AI platforms emphasizing guides with 'Blue Badge' qualifications for historical depth.
AI answers have remained highly consistent, almost unanimously recommending Shoreditch Street Art Tours and . These two specialist operators have dominated recommendations since October 2025 across all platforms, with other brands mentioned only sporadically.
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Brands mentioned
AI answers have remained highly consistent, almost unanimously recommending Shoreditch Street Art Tours and
Alternative LDN. These two specialist operators have dominated recommendations since October 2025 across all platforms, with other brands mentioned only sporadically.