Business travelers do not currently have the ability to select hotels based on commute, in another city.
Hotel
What are a business traveler’s priorities when booking a hotel?
Commute
Focus on commute times rather than map views.
Office
Does the user frequent the same office while traveling?
“The User Story, which specifies the smallest unit of development that provides value to the end user. ”
Fred
I am traveling to NYC for work and want to stay in a hotel where the commute is no more than a five-minute walk from my office.
Theresa
I am traveling to Dallas (poor public transit, lots of traffic) for work. I’ll be renting a car and I don’t want to get stuck in traffic, so I want to stay in a hotel that is only a 15-minute commute to the office.
“OBSERVATION - Acknowledge What You See”
Airbnb: Hybrid Views, showing both price, ratings, and map view
Google Maps: Map view highlighting one option at a time with option to view as a list.
Waze: Commuting app focusing on travel time, distance, and traffic.
Waze: A unique view to show you gaps in traffic to make the ideal commute.
“INVESTIGATION - Explore What is Happening”
“INCUBATION - Elevate New Ideas”
“Prototype - Propose a Potential Direction”
Commuting by…
Whether you are commuting by foot or via a rental car while traveling you can focus on when you need to arrive.
Now the details…
Focusing on the task of choosing a location based on commute first.