We are used to thinking that we need American giants to travel. Booking to sleep, TripAdvisor to eat, storytelling apps to listen. But today, in Gaeta, there is an Artificial Intelligence that does all these things together, better, and without asking for the “pizzo” of commissions. This is how we take back our city.
Until yesterday, digital tourism had undisputed masters. If you looked for a hotel, you paid the duty to Booking. If you were looking for a restaurant, you trusted TripAdvisor’s (often fake) reviews. If you wanted to hear a story, you downloaded vertical apps like Loquis. Each of these giants does one thing. And it does it by asking for data and percentages in return.
With the arrival of Enea 2.0 and its new reasoning engine, the rules of the game in Gaeta have changed. We are no longer a land of conquest. We have an infrastructure that challenges the Bigs on their own ground: technology.
That is why Enea wins the local confrontation 3 to 0.
1. Against Booking/TripAdvisor: The Reasoning vs. The Filter 🧠
The big platforms think by “Filters.” You check boxes (Price, Stars, Zone) and they give you a cold list. Often full of facilities that pay to be first, not because they are the best for you.
Enea 2.0 reasons. Thanks to the new brain, Enea understands the context. If you tell him, “I want a romantic dinner, but my girlfriend has celiac disease, and then we want to take a walk where there’s no wind, “ Booking goes haywire. TripAdvisor gives you a random list. Enea cross-references the data:
- Find romantic restaurants.
- Check the menu for Gluten Free dishes.
- It checks the weather in real time to suggest the side of the city covered by the wind. It is a level of advice that no global platform can give you, because it lacks hyper-local knowledge.
2. Disintermediation: The key that scares the Big 💸
This is the ethical part. When you book through the big apps, a significant chunk of the money (often 15% to 20%) leaves Gaeta and ends up in Holland or the US. Local businesses suffer, prices go up to compensate.
Enea cuts the thread. Our assistant connects You and theActivity. Directly. “Book” or “WhatsApp” buttons on Enea connect your phone to that of the restaurateur or hotelier.
- Zero hidden fees.
- Better treatment (often those who book direct receive an eyeful).
- The money stays in Gaeta. It is an act of “digital resistance.” Using Enea means supporting the economy of the city you are visiting.
3. Against Loquis & Co: From Storytelling to Action 🎧➡️📅
There are great apps, like Loquis, that do geo-podcasting. They tell you geo-located stories. Beautiful. But after you listen to the story-what do you do? You have to close the app, open Google, search for the restaurant, open the Weather, search for parking.
Enea closes the circle. Enea doesn’t just tell you the story with its new Audioguides and 360° tours. While he tells you the history of the Castle, he can also tell you:
- If it is open now.
- Where to park nearby.
- Where to go for a drink right afterwards.
Loquis is a storyteller. Booking is a salesman. Enea is a Concierge. It combines storytelling with practical action. It never leaves you halfway through.
Conclusion: Let’s take back the City ✊
It may sound ambitious to say that a local assistant can beat multinational corporations. But technology today rewards those who are fast and specific. The big guys are slow, generalist and distant. Enea is here, educated on every square meter of Gaeta and working for you (and us), not for shareholders.
Next time you need to make a reservation or choice, take a test. Ask Enea first. You will find that we had the best answer in house.
