Maya - Your AI travel assistant

Maya is a dynamic  AI for travel  assistant designed to simplify your trip planning process. By leveraging advanced AI, including ChatGPT, Maya offers personalized travel recommendations and itineraries tailored to your preferences. Users start by chatting with Maya -  chatbot for travel , about their travel desires, then collaborate on a draft plan which can be fine-tuned through feedback. Once satisfied, Maya quickly transforms this into a detailed, visual trip plan in less than a minute. The plan is easily savable and shareable, making travel planning convenient for both solo and group trips. Additionally, Maya assists with booking hotels, ensuring users get the best prices without additional charges, as bookings through Maya include a small commission for the service. With its user-friendly interface, Maya makes travel planning an effortless, enjoyable experience.

• Solo Travelers: Maya is fantastic for those traveling alone, helping to tailor a trip plan that fits personal interests and preferences. It offers safety tips and can suggest the best places to visit, eat, and relax;

• Group Trips: For groups, Maya manages different preferences to create an itinerary that keeps everyone happy. Whether it's adventure activities, leisure, or cultural visits, Maya ensures the plan suits all;

• Adventure Travel: Adventurers can use Maya to discover thrilling experiences like hiking, scuba diving, or safari tours. It helps organize these activities, ensuring you have all the necessary details and bookings;

• Business Travel: For those traveling for work, Maya can integrate business meetings and events into a comfortable travel schedule that also allows time for relaxation and sightseeing;

• Cultural Exploration: Maya helps culture enthusiasts explore rich historical sites, museums, and local arts. It provides insights and organizes visits based on your interests in history and culture;

• Last-Minute Plans: Even for spontaneous trips, Maya quickly generates comprehensive travel plans, helping you make the most of the destination without the usual travel planning hassles.

Maya, your AI travel assistant, is available completely free of charge. Users can access all its features, including personalized trip planning and hotel bookings, without any fees. The only costs involved come from any bookings made through the platform, where Maya receives a small commission. This model ensures that Maya can continue providing valuable travel assistance while remaining cost-effective for users.

The team behind Maya, your AI travel assistant, is led by founder Joris Vanherp and includes key figures such as Syed Ali Raza Sherazi, the Chief Technology Officer, and Benjamin M., the Chief Commercial Officer. Joris brings his experience from a background in digital transformations and AI to lead the project. Syed Ali Raza Sherazi manages the technology aspects, overseeing product development and the tech team, leveraging his extensive software engineering background. Benjamin M. drives the commercial strategy, focusing on optimizing sales processes and enhancing AI-driven, personalized travel experiences. Together, they aim to transform the travel planning landscape by integrating AI solutions that simplify and personalize the travel experience for users worldwide.



Joris Vanherp

Founder & CEO



Syed Ali Raza Sherazi

CTO



Benjamin M.

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Maya, developed by Live the World, has been supported through three rounds of funding, accumulating a total of €650K. The company's most recent financial support came from a convertible note round on September 1, 2023, where they raised €200K. Before this, they secured funding through two Pre-Seed rounds: one in November 2022, which brought in €150K, and an earlier round in April 2021 that contributed €300K. These funds have been crucial in developing and enhancing Maya as a user-friendly AI travel assistant.