The way people travel has been revolutionized thanks to mobile devices that allow users to plan trips from anywhere at anytime.
If your idea of planning a trip means whipping out your smartphone and heading to TripAdvisor.com [2], Priceline.com [3] or Orbitz.com [4], congratulations. You can consider yourself a mobilized traveler.
The ubiquity of online booking and reservation technologies have fueled remarkable growth and interest in online travel in ways that weren't possible before smartphone technology became commonplace. MyDestination.com [5], an online travel guide, put together an infographic highlighting some of the stats and data on mobile technology's impact on travel.
A few of the highlights include:
- 3 in 4 active travelers use a mobile device while on the move.
- 2 out of 3 travelers say they're likely to book, shop or explore travel activities on their mobile devices.
- $93 billion is the amount of revenue generated by online travel in the U.S.
- 74 percent of first/business class and frequent flyers own smartphones.
