Category
World
Layered Getaways
Trend cluster
Category
Connected
Travel
Connectivity extends to travel accessories to make excursions less burdensome.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Connected Travel trend?
Connected Travel: Seeking to minimize the hassles of traveling, consumers are turning to apps and devices that conveniently sync and manage travel experiences. Allowing consumers to check baggage weight or track lost luggage, these innovations provide consumers with an added sense of security during what is often a stressful time.
Trend themes
Themes within the Connected Travel trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Travel Connectivity
Apps and devices that conveniently sync and manage travel experiences provide consumers with an added sense of security during what is often a stressful time.
02
Smart Luggage Accessories
Luggage tracking tags, wireless luggage scales, smart locks, and disaster check-in tools provide convenience, safety, and security to travelers on the go.
03
Delivery and Courier Services
Delivery and courier services like Lockee Smart Luggage Lock and the CalypsoTag offer efficient ways of tracking lost luggage and ensuring prompt delivery.
Industry implications
What the Connected Travel trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Travel and Tourism
The travel industry can leverage these smart luggage accessories and delivery service trends to improve customer experience by providing added security and safety during travel.
For
Technology
The convenience and efficiency associated with these smart luggage accessories can fuel innovation in the technology industry with the design of advanced tools related to travel and tourism.
For
Consumer Goods
There is an opportunity for the consumer goods industry to invest in product design that takes into account customer needs and preferences when it comes to luggage accessories like smart locks and luggage scales.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Connected Travel
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity81%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Connected Travel trend
5 featured examples from Mar 12, 2014 to Dec 11, 2015CategoryTech
Luggage-Tracking Tags
CalypsoTag Combines Designer Style with Luggage GPS Capabilities
The travel accessories industry can benefit from incorporating premium luggage tracking capabilities into their product offerings, revolutionizing the way people travel.
CategoryArt & Design
Smart Luggage Locks
'Airbolt' Can Be Unlocked with a Smartphone and Sends Out Proximity Alerts
The travel industry can incorporate smart luggage locks and other connected devices into their product offerings for added convenience and security for customers.
CategoryWorld
Delivery Service Luggage Locks
The 'Lockee' Smart Luggage Lock Gets Your Lost Bag Back in 48-Hours
Opportunities for airlines and hotels to offer customers a value-added service by providing smart luggage locks for their customers' belongings.
CategoryWorld
Disaster Check-In Tools
Facebook Safety Check Connects Disaster Victims with Loved Ones
The social media industry has the potential to develop new features and tools to enhance connectivity and safety during times of crisis.
CategoryWorld
Wireless Luggage Scales
The Weigh-to-Fly Keeps Track in Realtime of Your Suitcases Weight
Opportunity to create and market innovative travel products that maximise convenience, comfort, and safety for travellers.
