# Curated Travel Travelers use organizational apps to simplify the packing process. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Dec 13, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/curated-travel ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Curated Travel trend? **Curated Travel:** Consumers are employing the organizational benefits of packing apps in order to prepare for their various travel experiences. Whether deciding what to bring or organizing items for entire families, those who travel for both business and pleasure can find use in these apps. The use of this convenience-focused technology allows consumers to focus on the more significant aspects of their lives. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 13, 2016 to Dec 13, 2017 - Published: Dec 13, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Curated Travel trend ### Organizational Packing Apps Travelers are using apps to simplify packing and organizing for their trips. ### Visually Driven Note-Taking Apps Note-taking apps are improving through a focus on visual organization. ### Insightful Packing Assistance Apps Apps are being developed that provide travelers with personalized packing recommendations and advice. ## What the Curated Travel trend means for industry ### For Travel and Hospitality The travel industry can benefit from offering apps and services that make travel preparation easier and more efficient for their customers. ### For Technology The tech industry can develop innovative packing and organization apps that integrate with other lifestyle and productivity services for seamless user experiences. ### For Retail Retail companies can partner with packing app developers to offer personalized recommendations and sell travel products that align with those recommendations. ## Workshop question How can your brands offer customers convenience in a way that allows them to prioritize more important rituals and responsibilities? ## Trend signals for Curated Travel Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 64% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Curated Travel trend 4 featured examples from Jul 13, 2016 to Dec 13, 2017. - [Insightful Packing Assistance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packpoint): PackPoint Helps Users Find the Best Items to Bring for a Trip (Category: Tech) Implication: The travel and tourism industry can leverage smart packing apps to enhance the overall travel experience and provide personalized recommendations for travelers. - [Packing Checklist Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-checklist): uPacking List Acts as a Tailored Travel Checklist to Keep You Organized (Category: Tech) Implication: The travel and tourism industry can benefit from the development of customized checklist apps that enhance travelers' organization and streamline their journeys. - [Visually Driven Note-Taking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notetaking-app): 'Notebook' Changes Its Users' Note-Taking Routine for the Better (Category: Tech) Implication: Technology companies that focus on developing visually driven, multimedia-integrated note-taking apps have an opportunity to innovate and gain traction in the market. - [Family Packing Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packing-pro): The Packing Pro App Was Designed To Ease the Process of Travel (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative travel apps and services that cater to the specific needs of families, including packing solutions and trip planning tools. ## 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)