Top 40 Travel Ideas in July

From VR Observation Scopes to Crowdsourced Discovery Apps

Whether it is a VR observation tower experience or a crowdsourced vacation discovery app, the July 2016 travel trends reveal that technology continues to makes travel easier and more accessible for consumers.

One of the most unique ways that technology is changing travel is by recreating different experiences in real time. Instead of flying halfway around the world, consumers can now immerse themselves in an exotic destination without ever leaving their home. One of the best examples of this shift is the 'See Thru Thailand' app, which uses VR and AR content to virtually transport users to Southeast Asia.

However, the July 2016 travel trends reveal that not all innovations that make travel more accessible are quite so high-tech. For instance, there is a new platform called 'FundMyTravel' that helps consumers crowdsource the money to take a vacation. Another innovative travel tool is SkyScanner's Facebook Messenger Bot, which helps consumers book affordable flights through the user-friendly chat interface.

SCORE
5.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 85%
Activity 85%
Freshness 8%
Open Data Transit Platforms
CATEGORY
World
Open Data Transit Platforms
Overseas Data Deals
CATEGORY
Tech
Overseas Data Deals
Scandinavian Camping Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Scandinavian Camping Apps
Location-Texting Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Location-Texting Platforms
Highway-Highlighting Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Highway-Highlighting Apps
Destination-Promoting Suitcases
CATEGORY
Marketing
Destination-Promoting Suitcases
Olympic Snapshot Campaigns
CATEGORY
World
Olympic Snapshot Campaigns
Croatian-Themed Sailing Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
Croatian-Themed Sailing Events
Crowdsourced Discovery Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Crowdsourced Discovery Apps
Luggage-Collecting Robots
CATEGORY
Tech
Luggage-Collecting Robots
Welcoming Airline Ads
CATEGORY
World
Welcoming Airline Ads
Chinese Room Booking Sites
CATEGORY
World
Chinese Room Booking Sites
Geotagged Travel Platforms
CATEGORY
World
Geotagged Travel Platforms
VR Observation Scopes
CATEGORY
World
VR Observation Scopes
Crowdsourced Trip Platforms
CATEGORY
World
Crowdsourced Trip Platforms
People-Powered Travel Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
People-Powered Travel Apps
Comical Anti-Theft Tags
CATEGORY
World
Comical Anti-Theft Tags
Travel-Friendly Coffee Makers
CATEGORY
World
Travel-Friendly Coffee Makers
Grooming Weekend Kits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Grooming Weekend Kits
Sporty Landmark Accomodations
CATEGORY
World
Sporty Landmark Accomodations
AI Travel Bots
CATEGORY
World
AI Travel Bots
Comprehensive Chinese Amusement Parks
CATEGORY
World
Comprehensive Chinese Amusement Parks
Comedian-Cast Hotel Commercials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Comedian-Cast Hotel Commercials
Luxurious Business Class Cabins
CATEGORY
World
Luxurious Business Class Cabins
Beneficial Airline Loyalty Programs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Beneficial Airline Loyalty Programs
Flight-Booking Bots
CATEGORY
World
Flight-Booking Bots
Airport GIF Stations
CATEGORY
Marketing
Airport GIF Stations
Travel Security Systems
CATEGORY
World
Travel Security Systems
Kid-Friendly City Guides
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Kid-Friendly City Guides
Metaphorical World Maps
CATEGORY
Eco
Metaphorical World Maps
Updated Urban Scooters
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Updated Urban Scooters
DIY Airplane Headphones
CATEGORY
World
DIY Airplane Headphones
Stair-Climbing Luggage
CATEGORY
World
Stair-Climbing Luggage
Augmented Reality Travel Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Augmented Reality Travel Apps
Private Cabana Suites
CATEGORY
World
Private Cabana Suites
Restored Eco-Friendly Hotels
CATEGORY
Eco
Restored Eco-Friendly Hotels
Stair-Climbing Suitcases
CATEGORY
World
Stair-Climbing Suitcases
Promotional Escape Rooms
CATEGORY
Marketing
Promotional Escape Rooms
Otherworldly Travel Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Otherworldly Travel Ads

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