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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
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Travel Applications A new time of App-travel
What arethefunctionsof APPs fortravels (1) • Free WiFi, Free chat • Find flightsandhotels • E.g. OnTheFly • Take thehassle out ofplanning • E.g. Tripit • Tobethefirsttogetinformationaboutflightchanges • Acetheairport • Get a betterseat on the plane • Knowyourrights (e.g. FlyersRights)
What arethefunctionsof APPs fortravels(2) • Make Road Trips a breeze • Sightsee smarter • Heightenyourmemory
Whyshoulditbeused? • smart phone, iphone have been widely used nowadays • smart function and innovations • small assistant for travelers • No need to bring PC on the trip
More Advantages • Uptodate • Takingadvantageofnavigationsystemof mobile device • «Your Location» • Cheaporevenforfree
Disadvantages • Dependent on telephone network or Wi-Fi • Is the information reliable? • Istheapplicationusefull? • Credit card almost indispensable • JungleofApplications
The Future ofApplications • Still development and promotion potential (airline and hotel check-in) • Keeping up with the technology (Smartphones -> Tablets -> …) • hugetargetmarket (mobile deviceuser) • Almost all biggertravelcompanieshave Apps development • Indicatorthat Company ishappeningandkeepingupwithchanges • Developmentofappsrelies also on developmentofdevices
Question: • Do youconsidertravel APPs a seriouscompetitiontotravelguidebooksandtravelagencies?
Sources • http://www.cntraveler.com/technology/2012/09/best-travel-apps-android-iphone-ipad-perrin-report • http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-business-travellers-spurring-potential-of-mobile-apps/ • http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2012/06/20/intel-survey-finds-outlet-outrage-and-peeping-techs-are-new-travel-norms • https://www.thepaypalblog.com/2012/08/your-mobile-device-the-ultimate-travel-accessory/