Elly Lau is a Behavioural Analyst at Canvas8. With a degree in sociology and Japanese studies from the National University of Singapore, she operates at the intersections of cultural insight, strategy and storytelling. Armed with a uniquely APAC perspective, Elly has conducted research on DIY media in Singapore and East Asian art history. She also writes a music criticism newsletter in her spare time and is a lifelong defender of fangirl culture.

Experience Hunters

People are looking for a visceral reprieve from the permacrisis

Essential Escapism

Japan

Luxury

Hotels and holidays

The Japanese luxury hotel chain is launching a package that allows guests to sing karaoke while floating in a private tub in the open sea. As one-of-a-kind experiences become currency in luxury travel, brands are dialling up both novelty and seclusion to win over HNW tourists.

Hotela brings luxury home co-ownership to Japan

IHCL offers luxury healing getaways to affluent tourists