Some interesting data provided by late-booking service Hotel Tonight, looking at the differences between users with Android or Apple mobile devices.
The startup has examined activity and behaviour of users via its mobile app since the beginning of the year, revealing some remarkable differences around such areas as days and times of booking, popular cities and other wider travel trends.
Here is the obligatory inforgraphic:
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Passionate about the business of travel and the internet, Kevin played a major role in establishing Travolution in print, online, events and with an annual awards programme, as well as becoming a regular speaker and moderator at industry events.
Prior to Travolution, Kevin was web editor at Media Week (UK) and also worked in regional newspapers for two years at the Essex Enquirer. He started his career in journalism at the Police Gazette at New Scotland Yard in London.
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Very interesting results. I’m having a hard time coming up with a dossier for iOS & Android users. Android users: thrill seekers, deal seekers, gamblers, night owls and spontaneous. iOS users: Travelers, adventurers, urbanites and wealthy early-birds.
Think this data can infer conclusions about politics, religion and class? Now that would be an eyebrow-raising infographic.
yes very peculiar and interesting findings. It reminds me of the Im a Mac vs Im a PC campaign : )