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Analysts at Citibank stated in a research report that artificial intelligence assistants are unlikely to have a substantial impact on travel booking platforms. Alibaba has integrated its Tao Yu Qian Wen application into its core ecosystem, including Fliggy, allowing users to directly book flights and hotels through the application. However, the analysts pointed out that connecting a single travel booking platform with an AI assistant may not be appealing enough, as users prefer to compare prices across platforms. They stated, "Factors influencing travel booking decisions are diverse and complex, beyond the scope of a few simple prompts." Analysts suggested that AI assistants capable of connecting to multiple platforms in the short term will be more attractive. They also mentioned that if AI assistants can directly connect and serve travel product suppliers, travel booking platforms will face even greater disruption.