Recent years have seen gin, tequila, vodka and whisky all experience a renaissance thanks to craft variants and artisanal, premium rebrands. Now, Havana Club is looking to transform rum from an ‘informal’ spirit into a much more luxurious beverage.

Following the renewed relationship between the US and Cuba, Airbnb has been able to launch its services on the island, with more than 1,000 listings available. But in a place where people have no bank accounts and hardly any access to the internet, how has Airbnb seen such success?

Black Tomato has established itself as a travel disrupter by offering extreme, distinct experiences tailor-made for high-earning clients. Now, it’s taking personalisation to the next level with Blink, which lets people design their own luxury camping trip – one that the brand will never recreate.

Voluntourism and responsible travel initiatives have taken off in recent years, demonstrating how people are eager to do good in their time off. Kind Traveler is making it even easier for tourists to give back to local communities by playing matchmaker between charities and luxury hotels.