Travel Pal Uses Beacon Technology to Streamline the Travel Process
Laura McQuarrie — April 30, 2015 — Tech
References: travelpal.eu & tnooz
At this year's THack Seattle, groups of programmers and designers gathered to rethink the way travel is planned and managed and one of the ideas that came out of it was a system called Travel Pal.
Whether it's arriving at the airport too early or getting stuck waiting in terminals, the team behind Travel Pal identified that one of the biggest problems with travel is time that goes to waste. In order to cut down on this in a reasonable way, the team dreamed up a network to help travelers receive targeted location-specific information to help them reach their flights on time.
Over the course of the hackathon, it was imagined that Travel Pal would have three sections: a home screen to provide relevant information before a flight, an airport screen to break down events before entering the gate and a post-security screen. This last screen would work with beacon technology in the airport to provide relevant information based on location. A color coding system also makes it easy to see whether a passenger should be let to the front of the line if they are about to miss a connecting flight. If this system could be implemented on a large scale, it would surely be effective in telling travelers exactly where they need to be and when.
Whether it's arriving at the airport too early or getting stuck waiting in terminals, the team behind Travel Pal identified that one of the biggest problems with travel is time that goes to waste. In order to cut down on this in a reasonable way, the team dreamed up a network to help travelers receive targeted location-specific information to help them reach their flights on time.
Over the course of the hackathon, it was imagined that Travel Pal would have three sections: a home screen to provide relevant information before a flight, an airport screen to break down events before entering the gate and a post-security screen. This last screen would work with beacon technology in the airport to provide relevant information based on location. A color coding system also makes it easy to see whether a passenger should be let to the front of the line if they are about to miss a connecting flight. If this system could be implemented on a large scale, it would surely be effective in telling travelers exactly where they need to be and when.
Trend Themes
1. Travel Management Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing travel management apps that use beacon technology to provide targeted location-specific information to streamline the travel experience.
2. Beacon Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating beacon technology into airports to provide real-time information to travelers and improve airport efficiencies.
3. Pre-flight Information - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms that deliver relevant pre-flight information to travelers, helping them to plan and prepare for their flights more effectively.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating beacon technology and app solutions in the travel and tourism industry to enhance the overall customer experience.
2. Airport Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing beacon technology and travel management apps in airport services to improve passenger flow, reduce wait times, and increase efficiency.
3. Mobile App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in the development of mobile apps that leverage beacon technology and provide real-time information and assistance to travelers during their journey.
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