To accommodate the growing number of international travellers, airports are undergoing massive refurbishments to transform processing hubs into destinations in their own right. How are they catering to people’s changing expectations of technology, leisure, and sustainability?

Undesirable airport food could be a thing of the past at Melbourne Airport’s international terminal, with St. Ali’s offering travellers a gourmet caffeine hit before their flights. As people expect more from travel experiences, airports are changing to become destinations in their own right.

Delta Airlines has partnered with tech start-up Misapplied Sciences to create personalized signage in airports in a move that may streamline air travel. Recognizing the stress that can be caused by flying, the airline is harnessing tech to simplify the experience.

Once perceived as an anti-social pursuit, gaming now offers people a way to connect with peers around the world through streaming, forums, and social media. How do these diverse communities go beyond gameplay to support individuals in their search for escapism and creative expression?