Allianz Partners - The Future Travel Experience

Travel and Tourism to Transform Globally By 2040

Facial pattern recognition systems will control passports and boarding cards, while virtual travel experiences will be the norm by 2040.

‘The Future Travel Experience’ looks at the likely future developments and trends in international travel and tourism between now and 2040. The report finds that by the year 2040, international travel will have become a faster, easier and more ecologically sustainable activity than ever before and will also deliver a far richer traveler experience.

The report is part of ‘The World in 2040’ Futurology Series looking at a wide range of trends and topics in the context of Allianz Partners’ specific areas of expertise: international health, assistance, automotive and travel insurance, as part of Allianz Partners’ commitment to innovating and anticipating the needs of its customers. Allianz Partners offers travel insurance and assistance services through the Allianz Travel brand.

About Futurologist Ray Hammond

Ray Hammond has almost 40 years’ experience writing and speaking about the trends that will shape the future. He was awarded a U.N. Gold Medal for Services to Futurology in 2010. Ray’s long record of accurate foresight is unique in Europe and he is now living in the future he first described almost 40 years’ ago. Ray now provides keynote speeches, lectures and workshops for companies, governments and universities all over the world. He has delivered guest lectures at Oxford University’s Oxford-Martin School, CASS Business School and Lund University. Ray is also an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).