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...

NomadX is creating a digital nomad community in Brazil with a locals-first approach, aiming to inject money into a slow-recovering tourist region without aggressively encroaching on local culture. Digital nomadism can be a source of tension, but prioritising locals can be a way to combat this.

The digital nomadism triggered by COVID-19 has fueled gentrification in many cities worldwide, causing frustration among locals. To counter the negative effects of an influx of longer-term tourists, brands and cities may encourage responsible travel and direct support for local communities.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, discerning jet-setters are looking for new ways to experience travel in a post-pandemic landscape. Plum Guide, a vacation rental platform that curates the highest quality holiday homes and short-term lets, focuses on delivering luxury to appeal to new travel mindsets.

As a result of the pandemic, the travel industry is introducing new ways for people to travel and feel safe. Airbnb implemented 100 changes in May 2021 to adapt its platform to fit customers who are tethered by work but still want to travel to new places and stay for longer once there.