What kinds of hotel do people want to stay in? How can the craft world ‘go digital’? And will VR take over the holiday industry or will it be confined to gamers’ homes? As part of the 2016 Expert Outlook series, three industry insiders give their views on the future of leisure and tourism.

Luxury French travel service Au Fur et à Mesure is rethinking the answer to ‘where should I go on holiday this year?’ with a visual and emotional approach that's tailored to specific demographics, life events, and emotional goals – but is it a success?

Between Bed-Stuy and Bushwick you're now likely to find some baguettes and berets; record numbers of French tourists are taking tours around the undiscovered parts of Brooklyn. In 2014, 734,000 French people visited the Big Apple, with many crossing the bridge to the nearby borough.

You might think that most holidays revolve around sun, sea and sand. But according to a new survey from the Croatian Tourist Office, people’s holiday preferences differ heavily depending on nationality. So who’s all about the tan? And which nations are up for more of an adventure?