We’re all guilty of spending too much time on our phones, but why are we so attached to these devices? Technology keeps us connected, offers security, and simplifies our lives. It offers unparalleled convenience, which is why we’ve seen a rise in the adoption of tech throughout the travel industry.
The benefits of hospitality tech developments are supercharging the global relocation journey for both employees and employers. Let’s find out how:
5 ways tech is driving a better relocation journey
Flexibility
Employees want to have more control over their travel journey right from the booking process. Gen Z employees (69%) would even choose a crying toddler sitting behind them on the plane over not having any autonomy of when and where they travel!
To have the best guest experiences, employees need to have a say in their journey. Travel tech provides up-to-date data of real-time changes like delayed flights and restrictions, allowing employers to be more flexible with their travel policies and collaborate with employees.
It’s vital to keep employees happy when traveling for business, as bad experiences can decrease work productivity and even increase the risk of staff resigning. Whereas good business travel experiences can help you retain and even attract talent. People want to travel at work. According to Booking.com, 30% would accept a lower salary in exchange for business trips, while 39% of younger employees wouldn’t even consider a job without them.
__One-stop-shop __
All-in-one booking and management platforms consolidate the entire corporate travel process, allowing employee relocations to be booked, managed, and monitored in one trusted platform.
57% of employees prefer using a single platform to book and track their journey. Platforms accessible via apps will suit most employees since 70% of US travelers say they always use their mobile phones when traveling.
__Safety and security __
Much like our phones give us a sense of security, allowing us to contact someone in an instant if anything were to happen, travel tech provides reassurances to both employers and employees.
Expectations of employer duty of care are rising. There’s a lot to consider when trying to keep your employees safe overseas, but trusted partners and software can help simplify this process. For example, geo-tracking technology enables employers to check in on their employees’ journey, wherever they are in the world, giving them peace of mind and up-to-date information on any changes, like delays.
Similarly, communication tech acts as a safety net for travelers, who can access guest services 24-7, and security tech like online IDs to help keep their identity safe. Automated processes make business travel and staff relocation even safer, with contactless tech such as smart locks and pin-code check-ins, to protect employees from viruses by reducing face-to-face interactions.
Innovation
A smooth relocation experience means your employees can focus on their work when overseas on business. So, let’s check out the tech innovations driving down inefficiencies in the relocation process:
Airalo - This marketplace for eSIMs allows travelers to buy temporary mobile data while they're overseas, so you can keep your employees connected.
3Sixty - The all-in-one booking platform that allows you to tailor and monitor the entire travel journey, so you can offer employees a home away from home.
Sherpa - Guides travelers by keeping them up-to-date on travel restrictions and informing them of any travel documents they require.
Ditto - Set your employees up for work, wherever they are, with this distributing database that syncs apps across platforms even without an internet connection.
__More choice __
On travel booking platforms you can filter by your requirements, such as the type of accommodation, sustainability options, location, and health and safety standards, so you can book your employee a tailored experience right from the beginning - saving time and money!
A tailored experience is more likely to make your guest feel comfortable - especially if they are on an extended stay trip. Creating this kind of environment can improve quality of sleep, wellness, and mental wellbeing. And happy employees have been proven to be at least 12% more productive, with Google recording a much higher increase of 37% when focusing on employee satisfaction.
‘happy employees have been proven to be at least 12% more productive’
Tech has shifted the way we travel for the better, making relocation journeys safer, smoother, and simplified. Innovations are forever evolving and improving, suggesting a bright future ahead for business relocation, corporate travel, and global mobility.
3Sixty
3Sixty is a state-of-the-art marketplace that reduces the noise in extended-stay travel.
Our HomeMatch™ technology leverages machine learning and human expertise to curate quality, cost-effective housing where your employees feel safe, comfortable, and at peace.