The global tourism industry was brought to its knees as COVID-19 restrictions saw jet-setters cancel flights en masse. As the world emerges from lockdown, it’s hoped that HNWIs will play a key role in reviving the sector – but how has the pandemic changed their vacation preferences?

In the wake of lockdown restrictions and Britons’ inability to physically explore long-dreamed-about holiday destinations, what impact has virtual reality had on the tourism sector and how will it continue to feature in people’s holiday planning and future travel experiences?

New Zealand is taking aim at social media influencers in a tourism campaign that looks to remind travellers of the many things to do in New Zealand outside of what's trending. With influencers coming under fire, especially during the pandemic, New Zealand wants travellers to look beyond 'the Gram'.

News of the vaccine has given people a sense of hope and a vision of a brighter – and safer – future. Riding this wave of optimism, Virgin Australia is giving away millions of free Velocity points for a limited time with the aim of enticing people to start thinking about travel.