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...

Twin City is shaking up the slow travel industry with its home exchange platform that provides a local experience. It’s providing a way for people to enjoy immersive trips abroad while they continue to earn and plans to launch into B2B territories to offer office workers a similar experience.

Travel platforms are urging people to connect with destinations through the eyes of locals, catering to an appetite for realness within the experience economy. How is this content impacting travel media, and to what extent is authenticity affecting decision-making for Gen Z and Y travellers?

A popular theme among famous travel vloggers on Douyin is exploring the local culture of China and enjoying slow activities during staycations. Yunann's Dali has become one of the most popular city break destinations for young Chinese, notably thanks to lifestyle brands' influencer campaigns.