Fuelled by the rise of one-upmanship on social media and the endless options for trips booked online, the desire for personalised travel and lifestyle experiences is growing. Velocity Black cuts through the noise with an AI-powered personal concierge service for high-net-worth individuals, looking for unique experiences.

Planning a trip has never been easier, with metasearch engines helping people find the best flight and hotel deals for any destination. Yet this glut of choices can leave some feeling overwhelmed – a problem that Pack Up + Go addresses by creating surprise itineraries for locations across the US.

Unlike their predecessors, members of Gens Y and Z aren’t content visiting traditional tourist spots while on holiday. The Trippin app is helping these young travellers find off-the-beaten-track attractions through ‘playlists’ that are curated by their peers and digital influencers.

Comparison sites such as Kayak and Skyscanner have enabled people to find the best deals for their own holidays, contributing to the decline of the high street travel agent. But with ‘information overload’ a common source of stress, how is the package trip being adapted for demanding travellers?