Travel platforms are urging people to connect with destinations through the eyes of locals, catering to an appetite for realness within the experience economy. How is this content impacting travel media, and to what extent is authenticity affecting decision-making for Gen Z and Y travellers?

What’s the trickle-down effect of uncertainty in travel? Why are people choosing to take shorter trips in nature? What happens to luxe travel when everyone’s finances are squeezed? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are spending their leisure time.

The COVID-19 crisis has not dampened affluent Americans’ desire to travel, but it has affected the kinds of experiences they’re craving. How are brands satisfying HNWIs’ hunger for exclusive and extraordinary trips while also responding to growing expectations for sustainability and privacy?

Although private air travel is typically associated with the ultra-wealthy, research suggests that middle-income Americans are showing an interest. Some are looking to go private to avoid common pain points, from lost baggage to delays, while others are simply embracing the convenience.