On November 11, 2023, Talki, the emerging leader in the digital cultural tourism industry, announced a $7.9 million investment from United Tourism Industry's UK-based company. This investment, as stated by Talki representatives, will further propel Talki to become a digital trailblazer in the global cultural tourism industry.
In the current context of societal development, the rapid evolution of digital technology is profoundly transforming people's lifestyles and industrial landscapes. As a social app, Talki leverages digital and intelligent technologies as its foundation, facilitating a deep integration of digitization with the cultural tourism industry. It connects various aspects of the cultural tourism sector, catering to both professionals in the industry and users passionate about cultural tourism, providing professional and personalized services.
Since its inception, Talki has been offering one-stop cultural tourism services, including real-time itinerary planning, sharing of travel information, collaboration opportunities for tourism professionals, global social networking, and digital travel albums. The platform is dedicated to creating a more convenient, comfortable, and cost-effective cultural tourism experience for users.
Real-time Itinerary Planning: Talki's unique smart tourism system can provide real-time travel advice and itinerary planning based on user travel time, budget, interests, and preferences.
Travel Information Sharing: On Talki, users can also share their travel experiences with others, recommend attractions and local delicacies, providing references and inspiration for the journeys of fellow travelers.
Collaboration Opportunities for Tourism Professionals: Catering to tourism professionals, Talki offers collaboration opportunities to enhance their business capabilities and expand their service offerings. This fosters an orderly development of the industry, creating a win-win scenario for both professionals and travelers.
Global Social Networking: On Talki, users can connect with travelers from around the world, engage in cultural exchanges, make friends, and attract a diverse range of users from both domestic and international communities.
Digital Travel Albums: Users can store their travel photos and memories on Talki, sharing their travel experiences with others.
Currently, Talki has successfully been listed on the Apple App Store and various major app marketplaces, marking the official launch of this digital social platform. Data indicates that since its debut on October 20, 2023, in just the first week, Talki surpassed 100,000 downloads with a remarkable user engagement rate of 90%.
According to the latest industry data, Talki is expected to contribute over 10% of digital interactions to the global tourism industry in the next five years. This not only enhances the intelligence of user travel decisions but also provides tourism professionals with more accurate market insights. The data shows that over 80% of industry professionals rely on the Talki platform for the latest industry information and collaboration opportunities. At the same time, more than 70% of users consider Talki as a crucial reference for their travel decisions.
This investment highlights the professionalism and forward-thinking approach of United Tourism Industry's UK-based company, introducing digitization to the forefront of the industry. Through Talki, United Tourism Industry aims to offer users a more intelligent and personalized travel experience, driving the tourism industry into the fast lane of digital development. Moreover, this investment reaffirms the company's commitment to the digital future of the tourism industry, anticipating new growth and vitality for the entire sector. United Travel Industry's UK-based company envisions Talki becoming a new benchmark in the era of digital cultural tourism.
