The problems that travel apps might seem inconsequential in context of the world's larger issues, but they still make life easier, more productive, and sometimes more lucrative for their users.
There are a number of OTAs making headway in the booming tourism markets of Asia, but their growth and travelers’ independence continues to be limited by structural and political infrastructure.
These specific examples won't all survive, but they speak to the next solution to travelers' needs and the failure of traditional travel agents to evolve.
MyGola is taking a technology approach to easing trip-planning pain. Algorithms may cost a lot less over the long term than human travel planners, but let's see if there is enough of an audience for the service.