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AI Travel Index / October 2026

Who AI recommends in Hong Kong

What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Hong Kong, asked from Hong Kong. The squares show which assistants named each business.

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Hotels

40 businesses named; 72% by only one assistant

  1. The Peninsula Hong KongCGPA
  2. The Upper HouseCGPA
  3. Four Seasons Hotel Hong KongCGPA
  4. Mandarin Oriental, Hong KongCGPA
  5. Rosewood Hong KongCGPA
  6. SOGOCGPA
  7. Star FerryCGPA
  8. The Hari Hong KongCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, instagram.com, guide.michelin.com, cntraveler.com

Asked: “What are the best hotels in Hong Kong?” and “Where should I stay in Hong Kong for a first visit?”

Restaurants

41 businesses named; 76% by only one assistant

  1. Kam’s Roast GooseCGPA
  2. Australia Dairy CompanyCGPA
  3. CapriceCGPA
  4. Lai Ching HeenCGPA
  5. Lan Fong YuenCGPA
  6. Mak Man KeeCGPA
  7. Mak’s NoodleCGPA
  8. The ChairmanCGPA

Sources cited: discoverhongkong.com, guide.michelin.com, en.wikipedia.org, qantas.com

Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Hong Kong?” and “Where should I eat in Hong Kong for local food?”

Things to do

43 businesses named; 77% by only one assistant

  1. Star FerryCGPA
  2. Tai KwunCGPA
  3. Ngong Ping 360CGPA
  4. Peak TramCGPA
  5. GetYourGuideCGPA
  6. Hong Kong Palace MuseumCGPA
  7. Ladies' MarketCGPA
  8. Man Mo TempleCGPA

Sources cited: en.tripadvisor.com.hk, discoverhongkong.com, cathaypacific.com, urbanpixxels.com

Asked: “What are the best things to do in Hong Kong?” and “Which tours in Hong Kong are worth booking?”

Tours and day trips

43 businesses named; 77% by only one assistant

  1. GetYourGuideCGPA
  2. Cotai Water JetCGPA
  3. TurboJETCGPA
  4. KlookCGPA
  5. ViatorCGPA
  6. Hello! Hong KongCGPA
  7. EGL ToursCGPA
  8. Hong Kong GreetersCGPA

Sources cited: getyourguide.com, trip.com, agoda.com, viator.com

Asked: “Best day trips from Hong Kong and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Hong Kong?”

Airport transfers

27 businesses named; 81% by only one assistant

  1. Airport ExpressCGPA
  2. KlookCGPA
  3. OctopusCGPA
  4. CityflyerCGPA
  5. GetYourGuideCGPA
  6. A-series airport busCGPA
  7. Airport BusCGPA
  8. Airport Express (MTR)CGPA

Sources cited: getyourguide.com, facebook.com, viator.com, travelopshq.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Hong Kong?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Hong Kong?”

eSIMs and mobile data

38 businesses named; 79% by only one assistant

  1. CSLCGPA
  2. HolaflyCGPA
  3. NomadCGPA
  4. 7-ElevenCGPA
  5. AiraloCGPA
  6. SmarToneCGPA
  7. China Mobile HKCGPA
  8. SailyCGPA

Sources cited: simcorner.com, saily.com, esim.holafly.com, google.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Hong Kong?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Hong Kong?”

Travel insurance

37 businesses named; 78% by only one assistant

  1. MoneyHeroCGPA
  2. MoneySmartCGPA
  3. AllianzCGPA
  4. AXACGPA
  5. AXA SmartTraveller PlusCGPA
  6. Blue CrossCGPA
  7. GeneraliCGPA
  8. STARRCGPA

Sources cited: moneyhero.com.hk, allianz-travel.com.hk, axa.com.hk, moneysmart.hk

Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Hong Kong?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Hong Kong?”

Airlines

26 businesses named; 58% by only one assistant

  1. Cathay PacificCGPA
  2. HK ExpressCGPA
  3. Singapore AirlinesCGPA
  4. Japan AirlinesCGPA
  5. ANACGPA
  6. AsianaCGPA
  7. Cebu PacificCGPA
  8. EmiratesCGPA

Sources cited: facebook.com, flightconnections.com, kayak.co.uk, skyscanner.com.hk

Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Hong Kong?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Hong Kong?”

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How we ran it

On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.

Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.

We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.

This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.

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