However, the news of the country opening up to welcome tourist travel is good news that many people are looking forward to travel, for example Japan has announced that it has opened a visa-free tour. including South Korea and Hong Kong. which eased more travel measures in – out of the country to the end of the previous country It is a sign that the COVID-19 outbreak is over (except China).
From now on, we may see the travel and tourism business active again. But what’s interesting is that “technology” has now driven and transformed businesses in many industries. tourism sector too This corresponds to the behavior of demanding travel in different forms in the post-Covid-19 era.
“Travel Tech” or the technological development trend in the tourism sector is growing in an interesting way. Support the travel demand that will expand again around the world. Are there any business groups involved?
1.) Accommodation providers: Online booking of affordable accommodation for travelers. who can compare prices Book your accommodation in advance hear the opinions of previous guests, etc. In addition to the hotel business, new types of accommodation are growing, such as shared home accommodation, where the host offers a rental service. which is becoming popular with the new generation of tourists. Examples of business providers in these two groups are Airbnb and Booking Holding.
2.) Airlines and car rental : It is an activity that benefits along with travel. and can be packaged together with the booking. Airlines and car booking companies (a Booking Holding company provides this service) will benefit.
3.) Payment activities : electronic payment service provider Will benefit from increased spending on the go. Including the payment of air tickets, hotels, accommodation, construction shops, various products, well-known service providers in this area are VISA and Mastercard.
4.) Communication and Internet service providers: Traveling for work and traveling at the same time Working from anywhere is a trend emerging during the coronavirus epidemic. Internet, software, communication needs For meetings and online work it will be even more.
There are also new trends in travel, such as traveling and coming for health and beauty. (Hospitals will benefit) Commercial travel for food and shopping, donation businesstravel insurancewill benefit includingonline advertising activities etc.
Although the general picture of travel around the world begins to become more and more normal. But due to the COVID-19 epidemic for a long time there may be a travel service provider who has not fully recovered. and economic issues starting to become fragile It can save people more travel expenses.
However, traveling for tourism and business is human nature. The trend of people spending on travel remains high. Countries will start promoting tourism to generate income. Therefore, trends in tourism and related technology activities have the opportunity to grow and become more competitive. Thailand is the travel destination for the whole world. It is an opportunity to continue to raise the level of growth with Thailand’s strengths and opportunities.
