In addition to being more cost than traditional options, this business models provide travelers with a unique experience each time they travel. Like a Uber and that customers can consider the details for each driver and choose a provider that seems most complementary to themselves.
Trend of travelling in the present
More travel companies are catering to travelers wanting to experience a destination through the eyes of the people who live there by offering unique ways to connect with locals Travel start-ups geared to local experiences are popping up, such as EatWith.com, which connects hosts who love to cook with travelers who want a taste of local cuisine
Overall, this new direction has the potential to make traveling accessible to a wider variety of people, to improve the quality of travel experiences in general, and to make opportunity for travel more available to those that did not travel often previously.