The pandemic has dramatically accelerated the shift to remote work and the majority of employees are happy to abandon the office. With a country estate, loneliness-beating coworking community, best-in-class amenities, and a packed events calendar, Birch could spell the future of bleisure.

The travel industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people simply not allowed to travel, and others choosing not to. For Australian brand Tripfuser, this presented an opportunity to innovate and meet people’s travel lust with a bubble-based strategy.

A hotel in Chicago has created a ‘Home AloneRoom', featuring the same interiors as the McCallister family home from the classic Christmas movie. As people miss out on many traditional winter activities, a nostalgic throwback can provide a much-needed distraction during a disrupted Christmas.

With the pandemic putting travel on hold and disrupting the hospitality industry, it’s an odd time to launch a chain of hotels. But Universal Music Group’s UMusic Hotels offer more than just a place to sleep – they aim to deliver a ‘new music-focused experiential hospitality category’.