Online travel firms have been the clear winners in the tourism and travel business for the past 15 years. The adoption of new technology in the travel sector has made a significant difference in attracting customers. The rise in internet usage and smartphone compatibility has embraced travel fans all over the world, allowing them to book their preferred hotels, trains, flights, and other hospitality needs at the touch of a button.
The travel industry’s technology has also changed dramatically, and it is not immune to the impact of AI. On the other hand, it offers an ideal environment for new applications and breakthroughs. While technology has a long way to go – and, like any invention, it faces obstacles – AI has begun to impact the way we travel and is assisting in the development of the next generation of travel management.
Browsing for the best vacation
International Travelers are undoubtedly benefiting from the digital revolution to plan ideal vacations and make lifelong experiences. Despite the internet’s maturity, users continue to use booking engines that are, at most, utilitarian and effective, but lack inspiration and don’t aid travelers who are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options available to them.
Although travel retailing is a highly complex industry, companies are faced with the difficulty of matching an almost infinite number of products to tens of thousands of individual customers in near real-time. The massive volumes of data that this necessitates can only be computed by computers capable of continuous learning –AI collaborates with operators to make sense of those insights and determine how best to serve the passenger.
Booking the perfect vacation
During this more functional part of the traveler’s trip, mobile isn’t usually the preferred booking channel. However, as more people embrace smart and user-friendly technologies and secure payment gateways improve, more customers will undoubtedly book via mobile devices. More companies will encourage clients to upload their payment information and log in to transact on a mobile web or app as part of the “Urbanization” of travel.
According to eMarketer’s analysis, by 2021, desktop and mobile travel booking volume will be competitive, with mobile booking volume reaching $108.75 billion. With the trend toward quick and easy online access to researching and booking travel, it’s no surprise that many travel companies are turning to self-service tools and automated Frequently Asked Questions to provide simple answers to customer questions while freeing up resources for more complex and valuable tasks.
Post-trip feedback
Gathering feedback has become incredibly simple, and it is one of the most beneficial tech trends in the travel sector for business expansion. When the customer returns from their trip, the real work begins, with the focus shifting to customer loyalty and retention. Every travel company wants to provide an experience that is so outstanding that clients become brand ambassadors and start referring the brand to their friends and family, resulting in long-term loyalty. When you achieve this goal, it becomes much easier to re-hook the customer during the inspiration and research phase. Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) are all advantages for the travel sector. AR development is primarily blooming in virtual platforms.
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