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The 100 next big things in travel
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The 100 next big things in travel

If there’s a single certainty in global travel it’s that the next big thing is just around the corner. We asked our expert, specialist travel writers to gaze into the crystal ball of travel, covering off pertinent categories including hotels and resorts, architecture and design, airlines and airports and more. The findings illustrate how rapidly the travel industry is evolving and, crucially, how much responsibility rests on it, and travellers themselves, in respect to issues such as overtourism and the environment. Be sure to take it all in, as the next lot of big things in travel will be here before we know it.

An artist impression of Vai Resort’s 1.6 kilometres of white sand “beach”.

Coming soon: The 20 hottest hotel openings

From brand-new builds to heritage revamps, major hotel openings continue apace well into 2025.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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Aurora Expeditions.

Shrinking ships and ultra-luxury: The 15 next big things in cruising

Glimpse the future of cruising, from game-changing expedition ships to the hottest new cruise frontiers.

  • by Brian Johnston
Renowned Slovenian chef Ana Ros will take over the Datai Langkawi restaurant in January 2025.

The best places to eat around the world – where to book right now

From chefs making bold moves to tour operators excelling in accentuating local flavours, here are the next big things in food and wine.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Revivo Bali runs a longevity program.

The hot new wellness experiences worth travelling for

From airport massages to immersing yourself in a dark cave, wellness-seeking travellers will soon have even more ways to relax and thrive.

  • by Ute Junker
Railjet trains will replace EuroCity carriages on journeys between Munich, Germany, and Verona, Italy.

On track: Trends in train travel

More choice in sleeper and daytime trains, a mega rail journey in Australia and a glamorous route to the French Alps are all on track.

  • by Tim Richards
The 100 next big things in travel: design.

The new global design marvels to bucket-list (including two here)

New structures dreamt up by architects and designers with an eye to the whimsical, the futuristic and the sustainable are about to be revealed.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Finnair’s Airlounge has a unique non-reclining seatback for its lie-flat business class.

The 15 next big things set to transform the way we fly

Non-reclining seats, affordable fares to Europe and pets in Australian airline cabins. Welcome to the future of flying.

  • by Michael Gebicki
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Much Better Adventures offers a chance to give back… Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam.

Ten trends transforming travel for the better

Travel experiences that help nurture and preserve the planet and its people are booming.

  • by Nina Karnikowski

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