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Vacation season is in full swing, and everyone’s looking for the best tools to plan their perfect getaway. So it can be the perfect moment to explore new technologies that enhance travel experiences and streamline operations. We've got you here as we prepared insights that will be especially valuable for entrepreneurs and industry innovators.?
This month, we break down the strategies of best accommodation booking apps to see how they managed to become market leaders. Additionally, we’ll guide you through choosing between no-code and low-code platforms, helping you discover which path aligns with your vision and how to kickstart your app development journey.
And don’t miss our round-up of the latest travel app market report and must-listen podcast about changing traveler behaviour and generational shifts.?
So, prepare yourself a cup of iced tea and let’s unlock the secrets to travel tech success!?
Top 6 Hotel Booking Apps: Insights for Building Your Own
For your business to thrive, especially during summertime, it’s essential to keep your finger on the pulse of new technologies, as well as keep an eye on your competitors.
We’ve examined the successes of the top 6 players in the travel app market - Booking.com, Aibnb, Expedia, Trivago, Kayak and Plannin - to uncover what sets them apart. What are their secret ingredients? We thoroughly compared the best features of the apps and the opportunities for improvement of each of them and prepared lessons that you can learn in an enjoyable and understandable way. Don't wait, use it and stay ahead of the market!
No-Code vs. Low-Code: Choosing the Right Path for Your Business Needs
Inspired by the top booking apps and thinking about building or enhancing your own? But now you’re wondering, where should you start? Our latest blog post has the answers.
We break down the benefits and restrictions of no-code and low-code platforms, helping you decide which approach is the best for your project. Whether you’re looking to quickly prototype or develop a feature-rich application, this guide will help you navigate your options and bring your ideas to life.
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Report: Understanding the Travel App Market
To help you stay ahead and save your time, we prepared key takeaways for you, based on the Data.ai’s “State of Mobile 2024” report. These findings highlight the expanding role of travel apps and the increasing importance of integrating advanced features to capture user attention.
Here are the standout insights that could inform your strategies for app development and marketing:
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?? Travel App Downloads
Over 3 billion downloads, up 13% from 2022.? Integrated travel service apps grew 34%, airline apps 23%, and hotel apps 16%.
??? Top Apps by Downloads
Uber, Where Is My Train, Booking.com, InDrive, and Airbnb.
?? Top Apps by Growth
Chinese apps saw significant gains: Railway 12306, Didi Chuxing, Qunar Travel, Ctrip, and Umetrip.
?? Increased Usage
Time spent on travel apps rose to 15.7 billion hours, up from 12.6 billion in 2022.
?? Quarterly Downloads
Transportation apps - 307 million downloads, integrated travel service apps - 104 million, airline apps - 59 million, and hotel apps - 55 million.
?? Pre-Pandemic Comparison
Significant increases since 2019: airline and rail/coach apps up 44%, hotel apps 32%, and integrated travel services and transportation apps up 29% and 26%, respectively.
?? Mobile Usage and Advertising
Average mobile usage - over 5 hours per day (up 6%), mobile ad spend increased by 8% to $362 billion in 2023.
What Inspires Us at TeaCode
Check out the "Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg." It covers changing traveller behaviour and generational shifts with Virtuoso's CEO.?
It explores the exponential growth of the Middle East and its impact on travel with Etihad Airlines' CEO. Additionally, uncover surprising facts about Dubai’s rapid transformation from a stopover city to a major travel destination.?
Tune in on Spotify!