Apple Maps has announced a collaboration with the MICHELIN Guide, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest to provide users with recommended restaurants and golf courses in their area. Starting in the U.S., users will be able to filter their Maps searches to see restaurants with MICHELIN ratings and options from The Infatuation. The integration will also include hotel recommendations and booking services from the MICHELIN Guide and golf course recommendations from Golf Digest.
Forecast for 6 months: Within the next 6 months, we expect to see a significant increase in the number of users utilizing the new features on Apple Maps, particularly the MICHELIN-rated restaurant filter. This could lead to a surge in bookings for high-end restaurants and hotels, potentially benefiting the hospitality industry.
Forecast for 1 year: By the end of the year, we anticipate that Apple Maps will have expanded its partnerships to include more local businesses and organizations, further enhancing its capabilities and user experience. This could lead to increased competition among mapping services and potentially disrupt the market.
Forecast for 5 years: In the next 5 years, we predict that Apple Maps will have become a leading platform for travel planning and booking, rivaling the likes of Expedia and Booking.com. The integration of AI-powered recommendations and personalized experiences could revolutionize the way people plan and book their trips.
Forecast for 10 years: By the end of the decade, we envision Apple Maps as a fully autonomous travel planning and booking platform, capable of predicting user preferences and making recommendations based on their behavior and interests. This could lead to a significant shift in the way people travel and experience new destinations.
