# Airport Facility Exploration Apps 'Gate Guru' Scans Airport Terminals for Play Areas and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-terminals References: [gateguru](http://gateguru.com) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gateguru-featuring-airport/id326862399?mt=8) Spending a layover airport terminals with kids means having to find something to occupy their time and keep them entertained, so the 'Gate Guru' app is created with this in mind. 'Gate Guru' works by letting parents see just where everything is in an airport to quickly locate a restroom, a [play area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-airport-activation) or the nearest spot to grab something to eat. This eliminates the stress that can often come with landing in a foreign airport only to find that you don't know where anything is or what to do. The increase in [airplane family travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-jones) has increase the need for solutions such as the 'Gate Guru' app in order to make places like airport terminals more bearable and comfortable for those who need a bit more info to help things run smoothly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Airport Facility Exploration:** Opportunity for apps or technologies that provide detailed information on airport facilities to enhance the travel experience. - **Family-friendly Travel:** Growing demand for travel solutions that cater to families, presenting opportunities to develop services or products that ease the challenges of traveling with children. - **Location-based Assistance:** Increasing need for location-based apps that provide real-time information and navigation assistance within specific environments, such as airports. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop apps or services that enhance the travel experience, particularly for families. - **Mobile Application Development:** Opportunity for developers to create location-based apps that offer comprehensive information and navigation assistance in specific environments. - **Childcare and Entertainment:** Potential for businesses to provide family-friendly services and facilities, such as play areas or kid-friendly amenities, within airport terminals to attract and cater to families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nearby Playground Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-playground-app.md) - [Curated Flight Deal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-going-app.md) - [Inclusive Airport Navigation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-navigations.md) - [Parental Guidance Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auggie-app.md) - [Personalized Airport Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skipq.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md) - [Upgraded Airlines Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlines-mobile-app.md) - [Family Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app.md)