When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Choosing where to go on holiday can involve hours of painstaking searches that detract from the fun of organising a break away. The LuckyTrip app is looking to change this with an injection of serendipity; it lets users set a budget, but leaves the rest of the organisation process down to luck.

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.

Pet parents in Japan want to bring their animals with them on their travels and are willing to spend money to do so – but a lack of services and accommodation makes this a challenge. Japan Railways is trialling a new pet-friendly travel package to tap the hearts and paws of this leisure opportunity.

Savvy when it comes to social media and sustainability, Gen Zers thrive on worldly experiences. Their work lives are a means to save for travel and they’re more spontaneous than previous generations. How can brands tap this adventure-hungry mindset as they grow up globetrotting?