The Times of India

AI content on Australian tour website sends tourists chasing hot springs that dont exist

An Australian tour companys AI-generated article falsely promoted Weldborough Hot Springs in Tasmania, sending confused tourists to a town with no such attraction. Owner Scott Hennessy admitted the error, citing outsourced AI content and insufficient in-house resources. The incident highlights the growing risks of AI travel advice, where invented destinations and inaccuracies are increasingly misleading travellers worldwide.