Tech Disrupts Luxury Travel Trends Post Covid

Europe Anyone?

Your dreamy "too good to be true" Instagram feed might not be deceiving you after all. With luxury travel rebounding to pre-pandemic levels and Europe emerging as a top destination, your friends have likely been or are planning a trip across the Atlantic. Travel advisors are even recommending off-season visits to avoid swelling crowds. Let's take a look at some of the tech trends influencing the savvy traveler today.

Artificial Intelligence

AI has become a game-changer in the world of luxury travel. The ability to generate customized tours and data is unprecedented for travelers and travel advisors alike. Try entering four of your must-know questions before visiting any city and you will be greeted within seconds by a comprehensive list categorized by neighborhood. Most importantly, it will include features that usually require diligent digging and sorting.

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Just make sure you are noting when the AI system was last updated so you can plan accordingly. This information is usually displayed in the generated response or you can just ask!

Bloggers & Social Media Influencers

Hotel concierges and travel agents are no longer the sole guardians of the local tips and tricks. Don't be surprised if you discover some of your favorite restaurants in New York City by stumbling across a food blogger’s reel on Instagram .

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Say you’re planning a trip to Sydney and need to maintain your wellness routine, Instagram is likely to feed you the trendiest hot yoga classes before you do a Google search.

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For the nature enthusiasts out there, a wildlife podcast is more likely to land you on a tour of the Pantanal with guaranteed jaguar sightings than any formal booking platform.

Virtual Reality Tours

Virtual Reality has emerged as a major driving force in the luxury travel industry, offering unparalleled engagement to travelers. The release of Apple’s headset in June unveiled spatial computing as the new standard in immersive experiences.

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Hotels, resorts, and high-end restaurants are capitalizing on this trend by offering virtual tours of their properties. These tours allow guests to visualize their host destination, making them more likely to book these spots during their trip. Feeel's VR tours specialize in capturing ambiance to create a personal connection between the guest and the venue. Nothing is more convincing to a curious traveler than finding a venue that matches the vibe they are looking for.

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As the luxury travel industry rides the waves of technological innovations, it will transform how we explore and experience the world. Stay tuned as we monitor these trends and the cutting-edge developments shaping this industry.