Asia Pacific Travelers 'Most Tech Savvy' According To Survey

Above, Akihabara's "Electric Town" is the mecca for the
technological-minded people of Japan.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.

A recent survey found that Asian Pacific travelers are the most tech-savvy of all.

According to an article in JapanToday:

HONG KONG —The need to stay connected at every corner of the globe, has made technology both a trusty companion and an indispensable resource for leisure travelers. 

According to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study 2013, phones are the top choice as a holiday companion (80%), followed by cameras (70%), computers (54%), and entertainment devices (32%). 

Gadgets are used to find essential information and easily share their travel experiences with friends and family which is why 65% of global travelers take a smartphone with them. 

Travelers from Asia Pacific are the most tech-savvy, with these numbers increasing to 80%, 76% and 73% respectively.

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