The advent of new technologies always changes the industrial scenario, but if the changes concern the way we travel they often have a revolutionary effect.
The innovations of the coming years are nothing new. They will change the way we fly, travel and enjoy visiting places, and will transform the experience of our future travels.
Here are the 5 major technological trends that will change the future travel industry, waiting for structural revolutions like Hyperloop to radically transform it.
Recognition technologies
One of the most promising changes in future travel will be that brought by recognition technology. The mechanisms of this “realm” include facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, retinal recognition or other biometric parameters. The ability to automatically recognize a traveler and activate a series of actions and services tailored exactly to his needs will increase transport safety, a crucial factor in recent years. Traveler loyalty will also continue at the same pace: companies will be able to develop automatic rewards and rewards for the most frequent travelers. Other positive effects will be the acceleration of check-in and waiting times.
Recognition technology will be a valuable companion for travelers, especially frequent ones.
Virtual reality (VR)
The era of virtual reality it will also have an impact on travel: imagine a service that allows you to "test" the various options of a hotel room or an on-board service before even booking. Travelers will be able to explore a hotel on the other side of the world and evaluate whether it's worth the risk before discovering after a long trip that expectations don't match reality. The accommodation facilities that offer such a service will have enormous advantages over the competition.
Voice assistants
This too is a rapidly spreading technology that will soon explode pervasively. No place will be foreign or hostile: just speak your language to have our voice assistant translate for us. We will be able to ask him where the closest places to eat or rest are located, he will know how to find and find useful knowledge for us for our stay. It will help us explore the world more easily. In short, the voice assistants they have not yet given their best, and the impact they can have should absolutely not be underestimated.
Internet of Things (IoT)
The internet of things is starting to enrich our entire relationship with the context that surrounds us. The travel industry will also change because with a single device it will allow us to control many more things. Imagine that your smart watch can also open your hotel room, and you don't have to carry any keys with you, but when booking online you already have the possibility of accessing the chosen environment. Always with your smartwatch (or smartphone) you can turn on the lights even in the hotel, adjust the air conditioning or the water temperature in the bathroom. The Internet of Things will also facilitate the process of baggage management: our baggage will have a sensor that will allow us to quickly track it and find it among others. Security will also benefit, with thefts made more difficult.
Passenger drones
With more calm (but not too much) also i passenger drones they are about to take place in cities around the world. Every day we witness the testing of a drone capable of hosting people to travel in automatic or manual mode. With a flight autonomy of up to 30 minutes and a radius of 40 square kilometres, they are the ideal taxi for crossing the city in a flash without encountering traffic.
