Mobile devices become new travel essentials: TripAdvisor Study

If you thought mobile devices were only to talk, think again! According to the ‘Mobile Device Travel Survey’ by TripAdvisor® – world’s largest travel planning site, smart phones and tablets are becoming essential travel accessories as more and more Indians jettison their plain-vanilla mobile phones for smarter devices. The trend is clearly reflected in the survey of over 1000 respondents. While 65% people said they possess a smart phone, 22% confess to being proud owners of a tablet.

 

Fitted with snappy travel applications, these smart devices are helping travellers go further and do more on-the-go than ever before. The survey found that taking/sharing photos, navigation and games were the top three things travellers  use their mobile for while travelling (other than calls & texting).

 

According to Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor India, “For tech savvy Indians, mobile devices are becoming an integral part of their holidays. Starting from pre –trip research on destinations, attractions, hotels to actual booking accommodation or flights for the trip, to location based services at the holiday destination; the mobile fits all in the palm of your hand.” He further adds, “The versatile mobile today serves as a navigation tool, camera, gaming device, local directory… the list is exhaustive.”