A new survey commissioned by Marriott Rewards credit card from Chase reveals travelers’ 10 predictions for the future of travel. The survey asked Americans to imagine the future and predict what the travel experience of 2030 will look like.
Technology and virtual reality played a role in the predictions:
- 37 percent of travelers think a hologram of a personal trainer will help them get exercise
- Some 58 percent of travelers surveyed believe passports could become available for digital devices, and 50 percent believe human face recognition technology could replace passports
- 40 percent think underwater hotels could become more of a reality in the next 15 years
- More women, 40 percent versus 29 percent, believe it will be a possibility to travel to a destination in space
- Hotels in the future will cater to their guests through 24/7 virtual concierge services, according to 61 percent of travelers
- More than half predicted smart watches and other mobile payment options will rise in popularity
- 47 percent of all travelers believe personalized mobile travel guides will become available in the future
- Extreme hotel experiences, such as zip lining to a treehouse, will be possible, said 51 percent of those surveyed
- Travelers remain skeptical trans-Atlantic trains (26 percent) and flying cars (24 percent) will become travel options by 2030
The survey commissioned by Marriott Rewards credit card reached 1,000 travelers between 18 and 47 years old who stay in a hotel at least five nights per year.
“From advancements in technology to new destination and experience opportunities, the way we travel is ever evolving,” said Vibhat Nair, general manager, Chase Card Services. “As travel becomes more advanced, we are making it easier for travelers to earn credit card reward points for trips they are taking today, and to put toward their future travel.”
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