# Appified Luggage Travel carriers are made easier to track and monitor with the use of mobile tech. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 4, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-luggage ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Appified Luggage trend? **Appified Luggage:** Taking a preventative approach to lost or misplaced luggage, travelers are turning to mobile technology to help monitor their belongings in a more efficient way. Using apps and beacon technology to track, lock and even weigh travel carriers, consumers are using mobile technology to conquer and essentially eliminate certain hassles of travelling that fall outside their control. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 9, 2014 to Apr 30, 2015 - Published: May 4, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Appified Luggage trend ### Smart Luggage The integration of mobile technology into luggage brings endless possibilities in enhancing the convenience, security, and efficiency of travel. ### Luggage Tracking Systems Luggage tracking systems enable passengers to keep an eye on their bags and reduce the possibility of losing them. ### One-Touch Luggage Locks The introduction of smart locks in luggage was a game changer, making security and ease of access more user-friendly than ever. ## What the Appified Luggage trend means for industry ### For Travel and Tourism The travel industry will benefit greatly from the latest developments in smart luggage. ### For Mobile App Development The increasing demand for mobile technology integration in luggage creates new opportunities for app development. ### For Security Products Industry The luggage industry is offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the smart locks and tracking systems subsectors ## Workshop question How can your brand incorporate tech to ease consumer engagement with its products/services, or to streamline its business processes? ## Trend signals for Appified Luggage Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Luggage trend 5 featured examples from Apr 9, 2014 to Apr 30, 2015. - [Smart Suitcase Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-suitcase-tracker): This LEV Tracking Device Informs You of All of Your Luggage Movements (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the travel industry by leveraging smart tracking technology to improve customer experience and provide added security. - [Bag-Tracking Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luggage-tracker): BeeQyn is a Smart Luggage Tracker That Keeps Travelers Informed (Category: World) Implication: Adoption of smart luggage-tracking systems has the potential to improve customer satisfaction, increase operational efficiency and decrease the costs related to lost baggage claim… - [Luggage-Measuring Packing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packpoint-app): The PackPoint App Will Make Sure You Never Under or Overpack Again (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the travel and tourism industry by providing innovative solutions that enhance the packing experience and improve overall travel satisfa… - [One-Touch Luggage Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egeetouch): The Award-Winning eGeeTouch System is Being Displayed at CES 2015 (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate smart lock technology into home security systems to provide seamless access control and improved protection. - [App-Connected Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-carry-on-bag): This Smart Carry-On Bag Eases the Hassle of Traveling (Category: World) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Innovate within the travel and luggage industry by developing smart technologies that enhance the convenience and security of the travel exp… ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)