Tech And Travel

If you’re curious about how the latest technology is currently influencing the travel industry, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Simply continue to learn about how the travel industry is changing to adapt to the demands of the modern, digital world.

Tech and Travel:

 

Digital covid passports:

As a result of the international Covid19 pandemic, traveling through international airports will be a little different from the way it was in the past. As an example, in the near future, international travelers will be required to have a digital covid passport with their vaccination details digitally recorded, in order to be able to cross international borders.

 

Virtual boarding passes:

Most major airlines offer their passengers virtual boarding passes which can be downloaded onto their phones, which they can use in order to board their flights. So if in the past you worried about misplacing your boarding pass, it’s well worth opting for virtual boarding passes for your flights. Just make sure that you have a portable smartphone charger on you at the airport, to ensure that your smartphone has enough battery, to ensure that you can present your virtual boarding pass at your flight’s gate.

 

Book your rental car using an app:

Did you know that you can take advantage of cheaper rental car prices by using an app? Even if you arrive at a foreign destination without a booking for a rental car, you’ll be able to find an affordable, last-minute price that will be sure to put a smile on your face. Better yet, you won’t have to wait in a long line in order to pay for a rental car and will bypass any queue that may have formed at your chosen rental car company.

 

Translation apps:

While it’s a wise idea to learn a few phrases in the local tongue of each city that you visit around the world, if you’re not fluent in multiple languages you may find downloading a language app like Google Translate, will help you be understood overseas. As within mere seconds, you’ll be able to ask somewhere where the nearest train station is or that you’re allergic to nuts or are a vegetarian. If you’re traveling to a country that speaks a commonly spoken language like Mandarin or Spanish you’ll find Google Translate incredibly accurate, which is a bonus.

 

Google Maps:

Instead of pulling out a giant old-school map, purchase a local sim so that you’ll be able to use cheap data in order to view Google Maps on your business trips or your vacations. Google Maps is a lifesaver as it will tell you the quickest way to get to any attraction and will even take current traffic conditions into account. Also, Google Maps will tell you where the nearest restaurants, bars, train stations, and shops are which is handy. So if your navigation skills could use a bit of help, you’ll love using Google Maps on your international travels.

 

So if you love traveling and tech is a huge part of your life, you can’t go wrong using all of the tech tips listed above to make your vacations and business trips even better!