If you fast forward your previous traveling plans, you will have them in the palm of your hands. Nowadays, SMS notifications contribute to a very pleasant and exciting traveling experience. From the minute you check-in to bookings, rental, and travel guides, you will notice that everyone is well accustomed to real-time updates and notifications. We all need SMS notifications to inform us if everything is going on well for example if the weather is great, delays, or even riots.


1. Travel Information. Airports and railway stations are now using SMSs to offer real-time travel information to their customers. If your plane or train is to depart at a given time, you will easily receive a notification on your mobile phone to remind you. You will get an SMS with real-time travel details and in case of any delays; you will be informed. This will always ensure that people plan their trips more efficiently before you arrive at the station.


2. Promotions. Travel companies can set an automated SMS notification message that will inform customers about a special offer or a discount that the company has if you book during a specific time. You can also get a discount a few days before your departure. This will make customers feel appreciated by the organization and they can plan their activities without any worries. It is one-way and companies enjoy upselling and getting more customers.


3. Location Information. Tourist companies can SMS marketing and proximity marketing to get more tourists to opt-in. You can simply get a buzz on your smartphone informing you of a new site that you can visit. Tourists can easily get notifications informing them that a particular country has great weather and it's perfect for tourists. People can also get alerts giving them updates and what to expect when you visit a specific location.


4. Rentals. Tourists can easily rent a hotel by using two-way SMS services. You can easily make a booking days before your travel date and you will get instant notification of your device. Hotels and different tourist sites can inform tourists of a new hotel or lounge that you can visit during your travel. Smartphones have become just like a traveler’s camera. You can simply post different pictures of sites and views and SMS services have made it easy for tour guides, travel agents, and hotels to get more customers and expand their businesses.


5. Entertainment and On-site Services. SMSs can be used as a tool of entertainment during or before your travel. Tour companies can always send SMS messages containing facts about a specific country or region and you will get informed before your visit. You can even reply and get more SMSs about the place you intend to visit. Hotels can also boost their revenue by informing customers of their new Spa, dining, and even entertainment options. You can get all that via an SMS notification.