Vacation Planning Agent - n8n Workflow

Overview

This n8n workflow creates an intelligent vacation planning chatbot that helps users find and book the perfect hotel accommodations. The agent acts as a professional travel consultant, systematically gathering travel requirements and providing personalized hotel recommendations through an interactive chat interface.

Core Functionality

The workflow provides a conversational AI agent that:

• Conducts structured information gathering through natural conversation
• Automatically searches for hotels using real-time data from Google Hotels
• Provides personalized recommendations with detailed hotel information
• Maintains conversation context throughout the planning process
• Delivers professional travel consultation in a friendly, accessible format

User Experience Flow

Initial Interaction

Users are greeted with a warm welcome message in German: "Hallo! Ich helfe dir, deinen perfekten Urlaub zu planen. Bitte beanworte mir die folgenden Fragen :)"

Information Collection Process

The agent systematically collects essential travel details:

1. Destination - City and country/state
2. Travel Dates - Check-in and check-out dates
3. Guest Count - Number of travelers
4. Room Requirements - Number of rooms needed
5. Budget Preferences - Optional price range

Automated Hotel Search

Once core information is gathered, the agent automatically searches for available accommodations without requiring user permission.

Recommendation Delivery

Results are presented in a structured format including:

• Hotel names and star ratings
• Pricing information
• Location details
• Guest ratings and reviews
• Key amenities and highlights
• Direct booking links

Required Integrations

OpenAI API

• Purpose: Powers the conversational AI agent
• Model: GPT-4o-mini for cost-effective, intelligent responses
• Requirement: Valid OpenAI API credentials

SerpAPI (Google Hotels)

• Purpose: Real-time hotel search and pricing data
• Service: Google Hotels search engine integration
• Requirement: Active SerpAPI account and API key

Key Features

Intelligent Conversation Management

• Maintains conversation context with 20-message memory buffer
• Handles edge cases like no available hotels or unclear responses
• Provides alternative suggestions when initial searches yield limited results

Flexible Search Parameters

• Supports location-based searches worldwide
• Accommodates date range specifications
• Handles guest count and room quantity requirements
• Optional budget filtering (min/max price ranges)
• Currency customization support

Professional Presentation

• Structured hotel recommendation format
• Clear pricing and availability information
• Contextual explanations for recommendations
• Additional destination insights when relevant

Use Cases

This workflow is ideal for:

• Travel websites seeking to add AI-powered hotel booking assistance
• Travel agencies wanting to automate initial consultation processes
• Hospitality businesses providing customer service automation
• Personal travel planning applications
• Customer support for travel-related inquiries

User Benefits

• Time-saving: Eliminates manual hotel research
• Personalized results: Tailored recommendations based on specific needs
• Real-time data: Current pricing and availability information
• Professional guidance: Expert-level travel consultation
• Seamless experience: Natural conversation flow without complex forms

Technical Requirements

Essential Services

• n8n workflow automation platform
• OpenAI API access (GPT-4o-mini model)
• SerpAPI account with Google Hotels access

Configuration Needs

• API credential setup for both OpenAI and SerpAPI
• Webhook endpoint configuration for chat trigger
• Memory buffer configuration for conversation context

Optional Enhancements

• Custom branding for chat interface
• Additional language support beyond German greeting
• Integration with booking platforms for direct reservations
• Analytics tracking for usage insights