Chinese tech giant Tencent has partnered with the city of Helsinki to launch its MyHelsinki Mini Program. Their app looks to provide Chinese travellers with locally-sourced recommendations, catering to the growing demand from tourists for ‘live like a local’ experiences.

With increasing concern about climate change, people are seeking an environmentally-friendly way to see the world – or their own backyard. Whether they're checking into an eco-lodge, staying close to home or simply reducing their travel waste, American vacationers are putting sustainability first.

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.

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.