The short-let market has caused a shift in the perception of what defines holiday accommodation, leaving travellers polarised between home-sharing or hotels. French start-up Cozycozy.com is bringing together all kinds of places to stay to create a seamless service for the globetrotting generation.

Called the unsung and forgotten generation, Gen Xers may be squeezed by dominant Boomers and attention-seeking Gen Yers, but their vacationing habits are demanding attention. With plenty of spending power and an urge for adventure, how are brands catering to this holiday-hungry generation?

Grab is moving into the travel sector, in a further move to expand its offerings to users and become a super app. It's keen to fend off competition from rival Go-Jek, while looking to tap into the growing middle-class appetite for travel, by consolidating all options within its app.

From Airbnb to TripAdvisor, digital tools have changed the way we plan holidays. Now, instead of relying on a guidebook, you can use Google Trips to build customisable plans to explore your destination. Is this the pocket pal that the new generation of travellers has been yearning for?