As people look to revenge travel as a way to fuel their wanderlust, hotels are evolving to meet the demand for novel experiences. With its design-led aesthetic and high-quality facilities, the TWA Hotel is breaking the stigma of conventional airport stays by resonating with leisure travelers.

With its seamless interface and easy pick-up options, Airfree’s inflight e-commerce platform is reinventing onboard shopping. As the travel industry rebuilds post-pandemic, technology and innovation will be powerful enablers – both to get the world moving again and redefine the future of travel.

COVID-19 is causing the travel industry to change almost constantly, with shifting domestic and international restrictions coinciding with localized outbreaks and new variants. In this light, how can businesses reassure skittish consumers and help them plan with peace of mind?

How are brands rethinking travel experiences for 2022? Why are train journeys on the rise? What are local communities doing to combat over-tourism? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people will choose to spend their leisure time post-pandemic.