Travelers report growing use of mobile devices
A new survey finds that while the main reason to bring a mobile phone on trips remains making calls, thirty-eight percent have used their mobile devices to plan a trip and 60 percent of respondents said they have downloaded travel apps on their mobile devices.
“Smartphone adoption around the world is skyrocketing, and is fundamentally changing the way people get travel advice,” said Mike Putnam, director of mobile product for TripAdvisor. He added:
“Whether it is finding the perfect museum or restaurant, booking a hotel or a flight, or sharing advice, it is clear that travelers around the world now rely on their smartphones and other mobile devices to plan and have better trips.”
When asked what parts of the travel planning process they conduct on their mobile devices, the TripAdvisor survey found:
• 52 percent researched restaurants
• 46 percent read about destinations
• 45 percent read traveler reviews
• 42 percent booked or researched accommodations
• 34 percent booked or researched flights
“While traveling, 62 percent of travelers said they use their mobile devices to research restaurants. Fifty-one percent check their flight status and 46 percent research attractions. Twenty-eight percent have checked in to a restaurant, hotel or attraction using their mobile device while on a trip,” reported TripAdvisor.
TripAdvisor says it’s the world’s largest travel site for helping travelers plan trips.
By David Wilkening
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