Travel and Food Network (TFN) just unveiled India’s first AI-powered holiday planning platform by an Indian publisher, transforming how travelers plan personalized itineraries. Live on tfninternational.com, the AI Trip Planner combines machine learning with editorial expertise to generate custom travel experiences and seamlessly connects users with curated booking partners.
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TFN AI Trip Planner Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | October 27, 2025 |
| Technology | AI-driven itinerary generation |
| Personalization | User profiles, seasonal trends, real-time availability |
| Booking Integration | Curated network of travel partners |
| Founder | Sanjay Dhar (25+ years media experience) |
| Co-Founder | Ritika Basu (15 years digital/advertising) |
From Travel Storytelling to AI-Powered Trip Planning
The platform marks TFN’s evolution from content publisher to end-to-end travel solutions provider. The AI dynamically adapts recommendations based on traveler preferences, budget constraints, seasonal patterns, and real-time booking availability—creating truly unique journeys rather than generic template itineraries.
“The AI Trip Planner represents a natural evolution for TFN; from storytelling to solutioning,” explains Sanjay Dhar, Founder & CEO. “By harnessing machine learning and dynamic content modeling, we deliver itineraries that reflect not just where travelers want to go, but how they want to experience it.”
For AI travel technology enthusiasts, this launch demonstrates how editorial authority merges with computational intelligence. TFN’s years of destination insights, tourism board collaborations, and audience understanding now fuel the AI’s recommendation engine—ensuring suggestions feel curated rather than algorithmically generic.
The timing aligns with World Tourism Day’s call for a Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism. India’s travel market, valued at billions annually with domestic tourism rebounding post-pandemic, represents fertile ground for AI-powered planning tools that simplify the traditionally fragmented booking process.
Co-Founder Ritika Basu emphasizes the commercial innovation: “What sets this apart is its precision and scalability. For tourism boards and partners, it opens new pathways for targeted engagement within a trusted editorial ecosystem.”
The Travel and Food Network platform closes the planning-to-booking loop that typically requires juggling multiple websites. Users input preferences, receive AI-generated itineraries incorporating flights, hotels, activities, and dining—then book everything through TFN’s vetted partner network without leaving the platform.
The founders bring serious media credentials: Dhar’s 25+ years includes stints at Turner International, CNN, HBO, and National Geographic, while Basu drove publishing growth at National Geographic India with 50+ brand partnerships including Samsung, Vivo, and Lufthansa.
This positions Travel and Food Network as India’s answer to international AI travel planners, with localized understanding of domestic destinations, regional preferences, and India-specific booking behaviors that global platforms often miss.
FAQs
How does TFN’s AI Trip Planner differ from regular travel booking sites?
It generates fully personalized itineraries using AI that adapts to individual preferences, then handles complete booking through curated partners in one platform.
Can the AI Trip Planner book domestic and international trips?
Yes, the platform leverages TFN’s partnerships with domestic and international tourism boards to plan and book trips globally.
