Technology in the Travel & Tourism Industry

My Flatmate has just become the hundredth person I know to get an IPhone and now I'm jealous.

But not jealous for the reasons you might be thinking I have an IPod I have a phone I have a computer I don't need all those things in one! Well, that was before I discovered all the amazing travel applications that are available now!

Obviously working in the travel and tourism industry makes me interested in what the latest buzz is but this is particularly cool you can now download applications for different locations that you intend to visit & that application will give you information on things to do and see in the region, history, culture and even listings that include phone numbers, email addresses, websites, maps and photos! Plus it includes features such as postcards that you can send home to the people you've left behind!

What about if you head to a location and you can't speak the language? Just download the translation application not sure what language they are speaking? It will automatically detect it, and let you know! Handy!

Or travelling around NZ? Why not download the mPass application for Air New Zealand flights to make flying that much easier. With this application you can download your boarding passes and simply scan your IPhone to check in and board your flight!

I'm off to book a holiday it would be only right for me to make sure these applications work!