However, the news of the opening of the country to welcome the travel of tourists is good news that many people are looking forward to traveling, for example, Japan has announced that it has opened a visa-free tour. including South Korea and Hong Kong. that relaxed more travel measures in – out of the country at the end of the previous country It’s a sign that the COVID-19 outbreak is over (except China).
From now on, we may see the business of travel and tourism becoming active again. But what is interesting is that at present, “technology” has driven and transformed businesses in many industries. the tourism industry as well This corresponds to the behavior of demanding travel in different forms in the post-Covid-19 era.
“Travel Tech” or the trend of technology development in the tourism business is growing interestingly. Support the demand for travel that will return to expand around the world. Are there any business groups involved?
1.) Accommodation providers: Online booking for accommodation that is convenient for travelers. that can compare prices Book your accommodation in advance listen to the opinions of previous guests, etc. In addition to the hotel business, new types of accommodation are growing, such as home sharing 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.) Airline and car rental business : It is a business that benefits along with travel. and can be packaged together with the booking Airline and car booking businesses will benefit (a Booking Holding company provides this service).
3.) Payment business : Electronic Payment Service Provider It will benefit from an increase in spending on the go. Including paying for air tickets, hotels, accommodation, building stores, various products, well-known service providers in this business are VISA and Mastercard.
4.) Communication and Internet Service Providers : Traveling for work and travel at the same time Working from anywhere is a trend that arises during the coronavirus outbreak. Internet, software, communication needs For meetings and online work will be more as well.
There are also new trends in travel, such as travel and come for health and beauty. (Hospitals will benefit) Trade travel for food and shopping, giver businesstravel insurancewill benefit includingonline business etc.
Although the overall picture of travel around the world is starting to become more and more normal. But due to COVID-19 epidemic for a long time There may be a travel business provider that has not fully recovered. and economic issues that are beginning to be fragile May make people save more travel expenses.
However, travel for tourism and business is human nature. The trend of people who are spending on travel remains high. Countries will start boosting tourism to generate income. Therefore, trends in tourism and related technology businesses have the opportunity to grow and become more competitive. Thailand is the destination of travel for all over the world. It is an opportunity to continue to raise the level of growth with the strengths and opportunities of Thailand.