For seasoned Chinese travellers who are hesitant to go abroad, a street in Guangdong has been designed to visually transport them to Japan. As the pandemic pushes people to satisfy their wanderlust closer to home, immersive experiences are taking staycations to the next level.

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?

Whether it’s taking calls from your bed or finding a quiet spot away from screaming kids, home-working has been a challenge for many. But Scandic Hotels wants to help. It’s offering its communal spaces – from lounges to lobbies – to workers across the Nordics looking for a change of scenery.

With 68% of people globally projected to live in cities by 2050, transport networks are expected to struggle moving urbanites around safely and quickly. As congestion soars, some HNWIs are taking to the skies in ‘flying taxis’, but could they provide a viable solution to commuting woes?