Articles tagged “travel apps”

Although it may be difficult to get visitors to download an app for a one-time visit, those that prove useful in the planning and navigation phases are likely to improve visitors' experience and perception of the destination.

Many startup ideas we see today are creative and many we see piggyback on current trends, which suggests that it will be difficult for most to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive online travel market.

Right now we're seeing a lot of travel startups that are trying to recreate or tweak the visionary ideas that are actually driving change in the travel industry. We'd like to see more innovation, less imitation.

Travel booking is a hassle for everyone from individual backpackers to multimillion dollar companies. These tools want to cut down on the costs and time needed to plan and then get from point A to point B.

Targeting a niche customer base gives a startup focus and the ability to build a loyal following as it grows.

This week's roundup of travel startups looks at services matching those that have ideas or assets from itineraries to planes to those that do not with the ultimate goal of making travel more affordable and enjoyable for all.

Airlines will never give up the growing number of change and cancellation fees that boost their bottom line, but they might reconsider how the fees are divvied out if startup services gain enough traction and attention.

Startups that design a product with a target customer in mind often have more success than those that attempt to build a broad travel product with little thought to what their users need and want.

Travelers today are looking to avoid fees and dig deeper into destinations' local cultures. Startups are smart to try and capitalize on those trends while they last.