TRAVELING AND TOURISM

The fact that almost all of Travel & technology industry purely revolves around technology is a no-brainer. Offline ticketing businesses and travel agencies are shutting down at a fast pace and the reason is being irrelevant to the market that is in; a market whose consumers rely heavily on tech. ‘Offline’ is not even on the radar as the term ‘OTA’ stands for Online Travel Aggregators and travel counselors/ agents are being replaced by curated content which is available online. The reason being a traveler’s psyche is a lot different compared to what it was a few years ago, solo trips and group of friends trips are becoming the norm, as the trends show a steady decline in conventional family trips.  

Growth of Internet Users

Desktop or websites bookings are the mainstays for travel bookings, including air tickets and hotels. But the trend is shifting focus towards mobile apps with people gaining trust gradually. Online travel booking has been around in India since the early 2000s, but much like other online services, it was considered fraudulent and not advisable. Mobile phone usage drastically in the mid-2000s, with 400 million internet users in India alone, much has been given to the growth of online-based services in spite of the early lack of interest. IT boom in the country has given its own talent pool, giving birth to better software every day, has its share in the booming online travel booking industry.

Startups and the IT Industry

Talking about the Tech – IT relationship, startups in India eying into the travel market, hit jackpot when they didn’t have to go overseas for development. This meant a win-win situation for everybody in the picture, low-cost skilled work for the companies and a fantastic end result for the users to enjoy. User interface goes a long way in roping in a customer. Exceedingly great front fascia coupled with seamless back-end algorithms getting bookings done to exact precision has resulted in hassle-free experiences for everybody. This has been purely dealt with the quality of tech development present in-house and the constant ability for restructuring by the day, has got travel tech to where it is now. Asia leads its way when it comes to mobile booking, surpassing Europe and the Americas, largely due to the stern competition and constant development the OTAs of the Southeast, middle east and the subcontinent has kept themselves in. Spokespersons say the booming travel tourism in these regions and the great consumer responsibility the locals have shown overall is key.

Change in Approach

Travelers don’t want to take guides anymore, or so seems to be the trend. More and more travelers believe in ‘authentic’ experiences rather than the fixed itinerary of the old. Immersing into the local culture while seeing everything there is to see is the top priority now. You see, if you already haven’t visited a place once, there is no way of knowing ‘authentic’ experiences. Technology builds the bridge here. Social media and travel blogging websites are the number one source for researching the places you are about to travel to. The percentage of travelers aged 18-50, getting a go, in general, is upwards of 60%. These are the main catch of the sea, the ones who are able, fund trips or even tour on their own. They make the bulk of the market.  Given the technology is right with the age group at the discussion, it’s easy for one to conclude there is no way bypassing tech in travel. “An adult has to use his mobile phone for at least one booking on the trip”. Unless one is completely spontaneous or a hippie, the internet is your friend while on the road.

Social Media and Internet

Social media and the internet had to play its part. The most obvious fact being, the internet is needed for all these techs to work. A non-relative subject became more and more a subsidiary for the online travel space, has become a market of its own. Today, apart from TV ads forcing you to take the Buy one get one offer for hotel rooms even if there is no absolute need, Social media content and Travel blogs give the most authentic, subtle hints to take that next trip. Brands including OTAs, Hotels and even airlines use influencers and bloggers for their luscious and alluring content and subtle brand placement in the same has made more people pack their bags than ever.  There is no exact number but the number of people getting ‘influenced’ for good to travel has reached to a great extent.

The technology was invented to be the augmentation. Tech into anything makes lives easier. Augmentation of technology has changed and influencing everyone even remotely concerned about travel. It has made everything faster and slowly but surely, we are positive that the travel and tourism industry will be made everything technology and robots, perhaps.

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YOUR WIFE IS A BLESSING TO YOU, MAKE SURE SHE'S HAPPY

...One shall put to flight one thousand, and two shall put to flight ten thousand. - the power of two is greater than one.

If the above be God's words, then I conclude; that there's no way your wife would form forces with you to fight a battle that things won't change for good, and that your story won't turn around for the better. There's no way two people can work together except they agree. And the power of agreement in marriage brings amazing results. Always be good and kind to your wife, and always give her the best if you have what it takes.

Dear husband, when you make your wife happy, she can go extra miles to make sure you conquer the world. Am not just against adultery because the Bible condemns it to be a sin, but because it is also a very strong and quick destructive tool or habit to one's blessings and achievements. Be responsible and loyal to your wife and family.

Sir, there are no greater threats in marriage than for you to make your wife unhappy, or give her a reason to believe that she's in a competition with another woman over you. Now, if that describes you, man, please amend your ways because only a wicked man rejoices in his wife's sadness. As a matter of fact, you should be more concerned about making your spouse happy than making yourself happy. Also, if you want your days on earth to be long and sweet, then start making your wife happy. Your wife is a reflection of you (husband), and you can unlock your doors of progress by making her happy.

The person you love is an extension of yourself and, without whom you're incomplete. So, your wife's joy and happiness is equally yours too. With a happy wife by your side, you can conquer the whole world.
May God bless our spouses and keep our marriages in Jesus name.

COMMON SENSE NOT COMMON

Dear single lady,
What will happen to you, if after always parading yourself naked on social media platforms all in the name of mad/madt fun or wanting to please a man, he still goes ahead to dump you for another woman eventually?

Sorry sweetheart, no responsible man would chose to marry a cheap and irresponsible woman over the trained and responsible one. Every man wants a woman he would always be proud of when presenting her as a wife. And please note that your nudity display and advertisement doesn't in any way make you a celebrity but an error, and neither does it make you a class but a clash. It simply just shows your high level of ignorance, shallowness and a high class of disrespect for who you are.

You're the pen that writes your story, and how you dress is how you will be addressed. So, present yourself exactly as you would like to be treated by any man. Use your head. Be decent. Be responsible.

The moment you feel like you're stressed or disappointed over some things in life, don’t run to a friend and unmask all your heart to them because not every friend is a good friend, instead get in a conducive place, get on your kneels, close your eyes, open your heart, speak to God and let it go. Trust me you'll feel relieved when you surrender all your burdens to God. And you won’t be with any worries that your problems will be shared with everyone and they become a laughing stock.
Of a truth, God is the only realest friend you can ever have in the good and the bad.

No matter how good you are to someone,  you will never be good enough if they are the wrong person for you. They will never reciprocate the same love, trust, care and friendship you give them and they will never appreciate your efforts. Instead they will see them as nothing or not enough. So, be careful and wise when you are investing all your energy and life in someone. Don't just observe the red flags and then you just relax and continue wasting your time. Better you make moves when it's still early for you.

Negativity is contagious and destructive.
Your spouse is there to lift you when life is hard, but needs you to have the right attitude even when you're facing your greatest challenges.

Find every reasons to be positive and optimistic about life. There is absolutely nothing that can overcome your relationship, marriage or life when you BOTH stand TOGETHER in FAITH.

A WORD FOR YOU:
Singles, if you want God's best, you have to agree with His timing.

THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE

An empty stomach needs food, an empty brain needs knowledge, an empty house needs a family, and an empty heart needs love. But then, an empty life needs a friend, so to all my friends here who have been taking out time to read my posts, I say

THANK YOU for filling in.
You're such a huge source of encouragement.

Surely, without you, there would be no Real Lovenature Platform.

You have been so amazing. I love you