A campaign launched by VisitBritain in 2017 puts a familiar face at the heart of tourism in the UK – Paddington Bear. As holiday-makers increasingly seek out experiences, some are finding inspiration in their favourite films and shows. But why do we want to act out the movies on our vacations?

With 60% of Gen Y travellers saying they’ve chosen to visit a destination because of Instagram, VisitScotland is refocusing its efforts with a digital emphasis to attract this cohort. How is its canny use of social media tapping into a younger generation’s desire for immersive, unique experiences?

Tourists are travelling to Rottnest Island in Western Australia to get a #quokkaselfie – a picture with one of the region’s cute, local residents. Selfies by the likes of Margot Robbie have helped spread the word, but it is the promise of a distinctive local experience could attract young visitors.

Dreamland delivers traditional seaside thrills packaged in quaintly vintage aesthetics, aiming to attract the Instagram generation as much as young families and nostalgia seekers. It hopes to inject culture into the theme park experience, but will kids really want to ride in an upcycled dodgem?