As experiences – 'memorable events that engage people in inherently personal ways' – become the predominant economic offering, what are the implications for businesses and organisations?

In China, IKEA is a furniture-filled theme park where people are welcome to spend an entire day – even if they don’t buy anything. The Swedish furniture store has adapted to the nuances of Chinese shopping - but will it be successful?

Described as a way to "help civic leaders and our community create more shareable, more livable cities”, Airbnb’s new ‘Shared City’ initiative - and accompanying manifesto - plans to fit carbon monoxide alarms, donate to local causes and even provide disaster relief.

The 29 official pavilions at the Venice Biennale art exhibition are housed by different nations, while unofficial pavilions pop up in palazzos or inside other grand structures around Venice. In 2014, though, a group of artists decided to create their own pavilion in rented Airbnb apartments.