The summer is well and truly here, so what better than a snapshot of the latest travel and tech experiences for tech savvy travellers. So here is a round up of a few of the interesting experiences we have seen recently, ranging from AI real-time translators, GPS tagged cases to Apps to beat the travel blues. Bon Voyage!
Wearables for City Travellers/ How can a budget airline help their customers make the best of their weekend city trip? Easyjet has created Sneakairs, a pair of smart sneakers allowing travellers to spend less time locating places on their phone, and more time taking in the sights. Customers simply pinpoint the places they want to visit on an app and the shoe uses vibration to guide them in the city.
Horizn is a range of smart luggage for the digital traveler that includes a removable and rechargeable battery for those must-have travel companions, our phones and tablets. The brand also integrated a GPS tracker in their cases so no more lost luggage.
Lufthansa is now using IOT to reduce anxiety and stress levels associated with lost bags. Passengers can now track their baggage thanks to an RFID tracking label and a link found on their mobile boarding pass in their Lufthansa app.
Lufthansa has also implemented "touch-less bag drop" system, allowing passengers to drop their bag at a self-service machine with only minor interaction, making the process quicker and stress-free.
Who hasn't suffered from the dreaded insomnia and flight fatigue when traveling to another continent? Timeshifter, a well conceived app, addresses the problem and brings its jet-lag fighting software to the masses.
Each traveller, and trip, is different and requires a personalised approach. The application takes sleep pattern, sleep rhythms, flight plan and a range of personal preferences into account to help improve the travel experience.
As consumers' interest for thrill-seeking experiences is growing, companies are also looking for ways to provide sensational adventures while minimising the risks.
Somewear, a successfully funded Kickstarter project, that allows explorers to stay in touch, informed and safe by connecting their smartphones directly to satellite networks. It provides 100% global network coverage, 24/7 international emergency response and operates under extreme weather.
Hospitality brands are going beyond traditional packages to differentiate their hospitality offerings.
To stand-out in a sea of experiences, Marriott Moments have asked experts, such as chef Eric Ripert, and world freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy to share their favourite places and travel tips - which link seamlessly with Marriott mini adventures to help travellers share in their influencer's footsteps. In addition, the brand also offers curated itineraries such as, "Exhaust Your Kids and Be the Family Hero" or "Young, Broke and Fabulous".
Travis is a SMART device that uses AI to translate 'speech to speech' in less than two seconds. Where translation apps require an access to the Internet, Travis can translate up to 20 languages offline and more than 80 online. With a battery lasting up to 12-hours, Travis is ideal smart companion when travelling abroad.
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