Alright, it’s official: Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and candlelit dinners anymore. Especially not for travel. People are looking for new ways to mark the occasion: whether it’s a romantic escape, a solo self-care retreat, or a group celebration. And they’re willing to spend. In 2024, searches for Valentine’s travel jumped by 15% compared […]
Tag: Insights
Travel 2025: What Trends Are Coming?
Travel is changing. AI is making trip planning smarter, sustainable travel is picking up, and people are seeking more personal, meaningful experiences – at every step of their journey, from inspiration to the trip itself. 2025 will keep these trends moving forward. To close this year, we asked travel leaders what they’re most excited about […]
Why we’re celebrating World Tourism Day
With World Tourism Day tomorrow, it’s more than just a chance to look back – it’s an opportunity to focus on where travel is headed. FutureTravel is here to recognize the innovators shaping the future and highlight what’s coming next. So here are some of the key things we’re celebrating today: – Innovation is transforming the industry. From AI-driven […]
No Booze, No Problem: Sober Tourism on the Rise
People often think of drinking alcohol when it comes to having fun, going to parties, and enjoying good food. This cultural habit has been a big part of business and markets around the world for many years. In recent years, a global trend has emerged that challenges this long-standing tradition. Like a New Year’s resolution, […]
When fiction changes real-world tourism
What do Eat, Pray, Love, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Emily in Paris have in common? These cinematic productions had multimillion-dollar budgets and profits, massive audience success, and legions of fans, indeed. And all of them were created in very specific locations that became more visited, frequented, and began to receive tourism that did […]
Travel’s Tomorrow: What Trends Are Coming?
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Over the past years, we all have seen tech bringing big changes to the industry and shaping how we go places. What we know for sure: things are always changing, especially in a fast-paced industry like ours, […]
Everyday Leadership in Travel: Habits to Keep in 2024
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Success in both life and work starts with good habits. While hard work, talent, and a bit of luck contribute to success, it’s the daily habits that really shape our path – helping us thrive and pushing businesses forward. […]
Holiday Bookshelf: Insights from Travel Leaders
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. We asked travel tech leaders about a book that genuinely influenced them, whether from a personal or business perspective. The result? A fantastic list of books, just in time for the festive season! As we approach this special time […]
Interview: Jong Yoon Kim
Get ready for an exclusive interview with Jong Yoon Kim, CEO of Yanolja Cloud, as we take a deep dive into the world of Yanolja and Yanolja Cloud. Discover how they evolved from an OTA to a super-app, overcame challenges to achieve unicorn status, and balance customer needs with those of investors and stakeholders. We’ll […]
Creating Places for the New Era
Having a strong place brand can be a game changer for places that want to attract tourists, investors, and increase the sense of belonging, quality of life and pride of the local population. This is why we created a crisp guide about place branding and its potential for the travel industry. Sign up below to […]
👉 Smart Tourism, Selfbook and Klarna
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. The application phase for the FutureTravel Pitch Competition closes this week and to be honest I’m looking forward to review all applications next week! If you know someone who should apply, you are still on time to forward this e-mail. Continue reading for […]