As travellers, we’re now more savvy and time-precious than ever before. We love short city breaks more than two weeks in the sun and prefer living like a local to holing up in hotels. Our holiday habits have changed dramatically, but how has our approach to booking a vacation shifted?

When it comes to food, it’s all about flavour – right? Canvas8 spoke to Charles Spence, the psychologist behind ‘gastrophysics’, to discover how all senses impact on how we taste and to find out how brands are using packaging, colour and sound to radically alter our flavour experiences.

Has a certain smell ever flooded your brain with memories from an old holiday? With odour being the strongest sensory trigger for memories, there’s a good chance it might have. Now, research suggests that the smell of a hotel is actually a key factor in pleasing visitors.

The perfume industry is undergoing a shift away from mass market fragrances towards niche designer scents. Spearheading this move is the Hermès Perfume Library, offering visitors an exclusive look into the brand’s luxurious collection. Are experiential boutiques the future of luxury?