In the Tourism sector, celebrating National Innovation Day, observed on October 19, is also recognizing how technology has revolutionized the way we travel. Today, innovations make everything from planning to the execution of detailed itineraries easier, providing optimized experiences with greater comfort and personalization. For those looking for a headache-free trip, technology offers tools that streamline everything from choosing destinations to real-time tracking of each stage of the journey, all in a simple, fast way and in the palm of your hand.
One of the most significant revolutions was in trip planning, with the emergence of digital platforms that connect travelers with lodging options, helping find tickets in various modes of transportation at affordable prices, and even allowing for the advance purchase of attractions and tours on-site; among other conveniences. The Hurb, a technology company operating in the tourism sector for over 13 years, listed six tools that must not be missed on your upcoming trips.
1. Google Maps: essential for getting around, Google Maps provides not only routes and directions but also information on public transportation, schedules, and even suggestions for nearby places like restaurants, tourist attractions, and stores. Additionally, the offline maps feature allows you to navigate in different directions without an internet connection;
2. Sygic Travel: this tool allows you to create detailed travel itineraries, showing points of interest, opening hours, and how to get to each location. Therefore, it is a great option for organizing tours and creating customized routes;
3. Google Translate: to overcome language barriers, Google Translate is an essential tool. It offers real-time text and speech translation, as well as allowing translation by images by pointing the smartphone camera at signs, menus, packaging, or other texts;
4. XE Currency: the platform converts currency value in real-time according to the exchange rate. Therefore, it is a valuable tool to understand and keep track of the available value during your stay in another country. The app also works offline, storing the latest exchange rates used;
5. PackPoint: the tool helps organize your suitcase according to the destination, the duration of the trip, and the planned activities. In this way, PackPoint creates a list of essential items to take based on weather forecasts and the style of your trip;
6. TripIt: perfect app to organize all trip details in one place. This tool allows you to automatically import flight confirmations, hotel bookings, and activity reservations, creating a detailed itinerary accessible offline.
On this National Innovation Day, it is worth celebrating the various technologies that have transformed the way we explore the world. With these solutions, the act of traveling has become more intuitive, practical, and accessible, allowing anyone to enjoy their vacations with comfort and safety.
