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Technology Plays Larger Role in How We Travel

by Erich Martin

Nov 27, 2018
eFlyer Lead

A recent Travelport study sheds light on the way travelers all over the world rely on digital technology.

The study was released Nov. 14, and surveyed more than 16,000 travelers from 25 countries. It focused on which applications and features travelers use or would like to use in the future.

One of the most notable findings is 44 percent of U.S.-based travelers used voice searches to find and book accommodations. Twenty percent of travelers in the United States considered voice control a major influence in their travel decisions.

Travelers in the United States are also some of the least eager participants in biometric scanning, with just 70 percent willing to use the technology while traveling.

The way travelers use travel apps also fluctuates greatly across varying countries. For North American travelers, having the ability to view an entire travel itinerary, from hotels, flights and rentals, is an important function.

View the entire study online and see how the United States stacks up against other countries in terms of digital travel trends.

Do these trends reflect your personal habits? Tell us. Email us at letters@globaltravelerusa.com. Please include your full name and location.

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