In place of a work-to-live mentality, work has become a lifestyle choice for Gen Y, extending into their travel plans. Others go abroad to spend, with visitors to NYC spending 25% of their travel money on shopping. The second in our two-part series looks at travelling to work and shop.

With the globalisation of information and the empowerment of the consumer allowing people to make their own decisions regarding their health needs, medical tourism is a growing phenomenon. Spotting an opportunity to lure tourists, Dubai is offering medical tourism packages.

In 2014, 17 million travellers were health and wellness focused, and 40% of them travel regularly. In response, hotel chains are focusing on wellness with extras like eco-friendly products and upgraded gyms. But in an industry built on indulgence, how can they get the balance right?

Pharmacies don't always offer great retail experiences. PillPack wants to solve this with a subscription-based online pharmacy and new method of delivery. But are people ready to ditch a fail-safe but frustrating routine for a more expensive but simpler alternative?

Over-connected consumers are looking to chill out – and achieve more in the process. Brands are capitalising on our collective exhaustion and building big brownie points as they do so. But how did space and silence – very simplistic commodities – become the ultimate luxury?

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?

Health insurance plans are confusing for Americans – just 14% of those with private health coverage have an understanding of the most basic insurance concepts. Oscar is disrupting the industry and appealing to digital natives by running a health insurer like a start-up. But how?

A decade ago, wellness in India was limited to hair and skin products that kept people looking young. Now, its health and beauty industry is expected to be worth $16 billion by 2015. How are India’s Gen X and Y combining nutrition, fitness and alternative therapy to both look and feel good?