Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

Despite inflation, Americans are still looking to escape on vacation, actively looking for the best deals. To make this easier, Booking.com has launched its AI Trip Planner, which allows people to find the best accommodations for their travel budgets quickly, thanks to ChatGPT.

As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze people’s budgets, Britons aren’t ready to give up on travel. Instead, they're spending more time planning their trips in an attempt to make the most out of their restricted budgets and considering new, novel, and budget-friendly destinations.

Faced with double-digit inflation, Britons are tightening their belts and cutting back on non-essential spending – but treats aren’t totally out of the question. From affordable luxuries to stripped-back hedonism, how can brands cater to this balancing act between luxury and saving?

Why are holiday-makers opting for longer breaks? How can AI help people from minority backgrounds feel safer on trips? Will the high cost of living curb spontaneous travel? In this part of the 2024 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are approaching travel and leisure.