Travel Applications A new time of App-travel

What are the functions of APPs for travels (1)  Free WiFi, Free chat  Find flights and hotels  E.g. OnTheFly  Take the hassle out of planning  E.g. Tripit  To be the first to get information about flight changes  Ace the airport  Get a better seat on the plane  Know your rights (e.g. FlyersRights)

What are the functions of APPs for travels (2)  Make Road Trips a breeze  Sightsee smarter  Heighten your memory

Why should it be used?  smart phone, iphone have been widely used nowadays  smart function and innovations  small assistant for travelers  No need to bring PC on the trip

5 different steps of traveler’s buyer’s behavior Dream of travel Research of trip Reservation for Trip In the trip Sharing the experience

More Advantages  Up to date  Taking advantage of navigation system of mobile device  «Your Location»  Cheap or even for free

Disadvantages  Dependent on telephone network or Wi-Fi  Is the information reliable?  Is the application usefull?  Credit card almost indispensable  Jungle of Applications

The Future of Applications  Still development and promotion potential (airline and hotel check-in)  Keeping up with the technology (Smartphones -> Tablets -> …)  huge target market (mobile device user)  Almost all bigger travel companies have Apps  development  Indicator that Company is happening and keeping up with changes  Development of apps relies also on development of devices

Question:  Do you consider travel APPs a serious competition to travel guide books and travel agencies?

Sources  iphone-ipad-perrin-report  travellers-spurring-potential-of-mobile-apps/  intel-survey-finds-outlet-outrage-and-peeping-techs-are-new-travel-norms  travel-accessory/