In 2025, travel technology will be heavily influenced by AI, with advancements like AI-powered booking assistants and personalized itinerary planning becoming mainstream. Biometric technology will continue to expand in airports and hotels for streamlined security and check-in. Sustainable travel tech and immersive experiences (VR/AR) will also gain traction.
1. AI-Driven Travel:
- AI Booking Assistants: Platforms like OpenAI’s “Operator” will offer AI agents that can autonomously navigate the web, search for travel options, and even make bookings.
Personalized Itineraries:
AI will analyze data (past travel, social media, etc.) to create customized travel plans, suggesting destinations, accommodations, activities, and dining based on individual preferences.
Generative AI for Chat and Search:
Platforms will integrate generative AI into chat and search environments, allowing users to plan and book trips directly within those interfaces.
- 2. Biometric Technology:
- Airport Streamlining: Biometric systems will be widely used in airports for check-in, security, and baggage drop-off, eliminating the need for physical documents.
- Hotel Access and Payments: Hotels will adopt biometric technology for contactless room access and payment options.
- Enhanced Security: Biometrics will help improve security and efficiency in travel by providing a secure and seamless travel experience, says Kody Technolab.
- 3. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Travel Tech:
- Carbon Footprint Tracking: AI will help travelers track their carbon footprint during trips and suggest ways to minimize it.
- Eco-Friendly Accommodation and Transportation: Platforms will highlight sustainable travel options, like eco-certified hotels and electric vehicles, says GeekyAnts.
4. Immersive Tech:
- VR/AR Experiences: Immersive technologies like VR and AR will create new ways to explore destinations virtually and enhance in-person travel experiences.
- Immersive Travel Guides: VR/AR guides will allow travelers to virtually explore areas before their trip and gain a deeper understanding of their destination.
5. Other Notable Trends:
- Nostalgia Trips: Holiday Park Scene Magazine reports that trips to childhood destinations are gaining popularity.
Celebratory Travel:
Megamoons (extravagant honeymoons) and retirementmoons are becoming popular travel trends.
Noctourism:
Nighttime travel experiences, like northern lights watching, will be a growing trend, according to BBC.
Other reference links:
https://www.revfine.com/technology-trends-travel-industry/