The travel and tourism industry is growing by leaps and bounds! In 2016, it was one of the largest industries in the world contributing over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars to the global economy, as per a report generated by Statista, a leading online platform for statistics and reports.
In olden days, people were dependent on travel agents for bookings and related travel arrangements. However, with the advancement in mobile technology, people can now book everything themselves, sitting at the very comfort of their homes. Mobile apps have not only enhanced the experience of the travellers but also benefitted the travel and tourism industry magnificently. As a result, this industry is taking excellent advantage of mobile app development and enhancing their profit margins.
How mobile app development is impacting the travel and tourism industry?
Smart booking apps
Intelligent booking systems and apps help travellers in several functions like price comparison, setting up reminders, save future bookings, getting timely notifications of new offers and discounts, etc. These smart apps make the transactions paperless and hassle-free by providing travellers with digital receipts, related PDF files, boarding passes, even passports or other necessary documents. These apps increase the connectivity and conversation with travellers and tourists and keep them informed about all their travel details. Thus, a smart travel app ensures an excellent experience for the customers.
Real-time tracking
Today, real-time tracking has become a necessity for most travel and tourism businesses. This feature increases the visibility and allows tracking of cars, buses, etc. They allow tracking of high-traffic routes, bad weather conditions, etc. well in advance and plan the travel accordingly. It is being predicted that in the future, all the transport systems will rely on real-time tracking. So, having a dedicated mobile app ensures smart navigation and will be an excellent idea for a travel and tourism company.