A new smart train pass in Japan's Kansai region allows owners to use it on a variety of operators and gives them access to special deals and discounts at tourist attractions and shops. But it’s only available to foreign tourists. What does a card that's only available to visitors offer Japan?

A campaign launched by VisitBritain in 2017 puts a familiar face at the heart of tourism in the UK – Paddington Bear. As holiday-makers increasingly seek out experiences, some are finding inspiration in their favourite films and shows. But why do we want to act out the movies on our vacations?

Online holiday bookings may offer convenience, but removing a physical travel agent can make the process overwhelming. Canvas8 sat down with Johann Rozario, e-commerce product owner at Booking.com to understand how behavioural science can be harnessed to give people a better experience.

Japanese anime is renowned for its beautiful scenery, often inspired by real life settings. People’s love of the medium is now transferring from the screen to the physical world, with fans taking trips to visit the locations from their favourite series and films – known asseichi junrei.