As smart speaker usage grows, its effects are being felt by the travel industry. From reserving rental cars to learning what and how to pack, voice tech is affecting the way people travel. Keep reading to see what changes you can expect in the near future.
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It\u2019s predicted that next year, 50% of all Google searches will come from voice commands.<\/strong> Clearly, voice tech is not going away and the travel industry should be prepared to adapt to this evolving trend.<\/p>\n Travelers who book with Expedia can use Amazon\u2019s Alexa to request everything from booking car rentals<\/strong> to inquiring about flight details like which terminal to go to. Other smart speaker producers are sure to incorporate the same voice tech in order to stay competitive.<\/p>\n KLM recently launched a new \u201cSmart Pack\u201d app for Google Home. Travelers can tell the speaker where they\u2019re going and the app will advise them on what to pack<\/strong> based on the weather at their destination and the length of their trip. Additionally, it can recommend activities to do in the area. Assuming this app takes off \u2013 pun intended \u2013 one can only predict other airlines will make use of voice tech as well.<\/p>\n Despite the frequent use of mobile phone keyboards, talking aloud is still the fastest way to communicate information. It\u2019s also more convenient. When travelers are busy navigating through an airport with piles of luggage, the last thing they want to do is stop and check a flight board for information. As voice tech grows, they could simply ask their phone or smart headphones<\/strong> for information on their gate, terminal, even where to find the bathroom at the airport.<\/p>\n Google Pixel Buds can translate languages in real time. This can be a huge relief to travelers who don\u2019t speak the local languages. In fact, this technology could broaden lots of travelers\u2019 horizons since there is no fear of not speaking the language. Hotels can use smart speakers to assist guests<\/strong> who may not speak the local language, ensuring a smooth booking process.<\/p>\n You\u2019re probably familiar with the lengths websites go to for the coveted top place in Google search results. Competition will be even fiercer as voice tech becomes more mainstream. Companies may have to shell out top dollar in order to be mentioned to customers<\/strong> by smart speakers. While all this is speculation and remains to be seen, it will be interesting to see how travel providers, travel agents, and others in the industry must adapt to compete in the age of voice commands.<\/p>\nExpedia now works with Alexa<\/h3>\n
Airlines are experimenting with voice tech<\/h3>\n
Voice searches save travelers time<\/h3>\n
Voice tech can ease the language barrier<\/h3>\n
Voice tech could make for fiercer competition<\/h3>\n
Voice tech could provide better personalization for travelers<\/h3>\n