Many of the top August 2015 travel trends speak to progressions in consumer desires and spending habits that can be observed across industries. As the sharing economy continues to ramp up, innovative programming from agencies working for the likes of Airbnb and Uber appear at the forefront of engaging brand campaigns that succeed in connecting with individuals on an emotional level.
From mobile apps specifically designed to provide targeted activity suggestions for individuals looking to kill time on a layover to high-end business class amenities kits from iconic brands like Cowshed, products and services are continually evolving to further entice brand loyalty.
As exemplified in a stunning viewing platform designed for the top of Amsterdam's oldest building, Oude Kerk (Old Church), by Japanese artist Tatsuro Atzu, there are plenty of August 2015 travel trends that will have you looking up affordable flights.
Top 65 Travel Trends in August
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Cleverly Expandable Suitcases
Shelfpack by Ken McKaba Boasts Built-In Shelving for Organization
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Transparent Mountainside Pods
These Peruvian Hotel Pods are Attached to the Side of a Rocky Cliff
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Barcelona-Inspired Swimwear
The William Tempest Swimsuit Line has One Bikini & One Pair of Trunks
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Continental Boutique Hotels
The Hoxton Hotel Amsterdam Offers Stunning Canalside Lodging
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Retro Camping Vehicles
This Vintage Camper Combines Retro Designs and Contemporary Features
60
Understated Luxury Hotels
Each Room at the Boro Hotel Boasts Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
59
Travelling Shelf Suitcases
The Shelfpack Bag Design Allows You to Have a Closet Wherever You Go
58
Sky-High Lounges
The Sunset Lounge is Located on the Highest Floor of the World's Tallest Hotel
57
Customized Coloring Luggage
These Luggage Pieces Allow Consumers to Track Their Travels in Color
56
Luxury Modular Villas
This Coastal Living Concept Features a Series of Luxurious Floating Villas
55
Gourmet Airplane Menus
The New Qatar Airways Menu is Revamped for Business Class Flyers
54
Hexagonal Airplane Seating
This Airline Wants to Stagger Its Seats in a Hexagonal Arrangement
53
Multitool Travel Jackets
The BauBax Jacket Offers Fourteen Excellent Features For Travel
52
Pet-Friendly Airport Terminals
New York's John F. Kennedy Airport is Adding a Luxury ARK Terminal
51
Affordable Hotel Minibars
In-Suite Bars at the Virgin Hotel Contain Refreshments at Street Prices
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Charming Urban Accommodations
The Grand Pigalle Hotel Brings Stylish Lodgings to the Neighborhood
49
Pregnancy-Prioritized Seating Ads
These Ads Remind Commuters to Give Seats to Pregnant Women
48
Spacious Luxury Trains
Isetan Mistukoshi Travel's 10-Seat Train Tickets Cost $1,200 Each
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Social Travel Ads
Loews Hotels' 'Travel for Real' Campaign Uses Authentic Instagram Photos
46
Hybrid Bookstore Hotels
Book and Bed Tokyo Introduces a New Play on 'B&B' Accomodations
45
Off-Season Travel Guides
This Infographic Shows Travelers the Best Places & Times to Travel Abroad
44
Adventure-Logging Notebooks
The Adventure Log Notebook is Targeted Towards Outdoorsy Note-Keepers
43
Portable Earring Organizers
The Little Book of Earrings Keeps Jewelry Safe in a Book-Like Case
42
Nationwide Scavenger Hunts
Virgin Trains Recently Launched a Where's Wally Hunt Across the UK
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High-End Home Rentals
This Luxury Rental Service Allows Customers to Rent Lavish Private Homes
40
High-Tech Biometric Luggage
This Multifunctional Suitcase Keeps Your Belongings Safe and Secure
39
Airport Croquet Experiences
The Pimm's #CrazyCroquet Course is Located in Heathrow's Terminal 2
38
Air-Purifying Cabins
Lufthansa's A380 First Class Cabins Include Humidifiers for Fresher Air
37
Layover Activity Apps
This App Suggests Fun Activities Available During Airport Layovers
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Tourist Companion Apps
The 'Trippers Pal' App Helps Put Travelers in Touch with Locals
35
Solo Female Travel Guides
This Infographic Offers Tips on Staying Safe as a Woman Traveling Solo
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Sophisticated Design-Focused Maps
These Streamlined City Guides by Red Maps Don't Skimp on Style
33
Travel-Inspired Cocktails
This Bar's Menu Features 80 Cocktails Inspired by Exotic Locations
32
Daily Kindness Newscasts
This Series of Heartwarming Airbnb Ads Highlights Human Kindness
31
Customizable Tour-Building Apps
This App Allows Users to Build and Create Guided Walking Tours
30
Half-Day Hotel Rentals
This Online Reservation Tool Allows You to Book Limited Hotel Stays
29
Species Identification Apps
This Free App Functions as a Natural History Encyclopedia
28
Daytime Room Rentals
This Daytime Rental Service Allows Users to Rent Out Their Private Home
27
Flyer Subscription Kits
JetBlue Teamed Up with Birchbox to Offer Flyers Goodies While Traveling
26
Foot Focused Navigation Apps
Walkonomics Helps You Find the Green Routes to Walk in Your City
25
Converted Lighthouse Hotels
This Private Hotel is Housed Inside Iceland's Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
24
Private Plane Platforms
This Service Makes It Easy to Charter a Private Aircraft in Minutes
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Church Rooftop Viewing Platforms
Amsterdam's Oude Kerk Gets a Viewing Platform for Summer 2015
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Revitalizing Travel Kits
These Herbal Care Packages are Stuffed with Organic Travel Essentials
21
Affordable Bus Booking Apps
The 'Wanderu' App Helps You Find Cheap Bus and Train Tickets
20
Sri Lankan Short Films
Loving Lanka by Sebastian Linda is Beautifully Adventurous
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Wholesome Doll-Themed Hotels
This Hotel Offers a Package Deal for Children and Their Dolls
18
Interactive Yodeling Billboards
This Tourism Marketing Stunt Has People Yodel for a Trip
17
Complimentary Hotel Headphones
This Hotel Provides Guests with Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
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Travel-Based Charity Apps
This App Enables Travelers to Donate Part of Their Holiday Expenses
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Incentivized Baggage Apps
This Luggage App Rewards Users Based on the Lightness of Their Bags
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Childhood Imagination Commericials
This S7 Airlines Commercial Makes Kids Wildest Dreams a Reality
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Interest-Based Hotel Platforms
This Booking Platform Provides Hotel Selections Based on Taste
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Anti-Tech Hotel Rooms
This Hotel Blocks the Internet from Your Phone for a Digital Detox Retreat
11
Unexpected Farmyard Friendship Ads
The Ad is the Latest in Airbnb's Series of Heartwarming News
10
Enchanting Tourism Ads
This Spot for Claremont, California Has a Wes Anderson Aesthetic
9
Short-Term Boat Rentals
This New Rental Service Wants to Make Boat Holidays More Accessible
8
$1 Million Fishing Challenges
Tourism NT is Promising a Cash Prize for Catching a Winning Fish
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Social Trip Organizers
The Social Travel Makes It Easy for Users to Meet Facebook Friends
6
Biofuel-Powered Planes
United Airlines Flights Will Run on Eco Fuel Made from Food Scraps & Waste
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Surprise Travel Sweepstakes
Tequila CAZADORES is Hosting an 'Unscripted' Summer Travel Contest
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Itinerary Sharing Platforms
This Website Lets Users Share and Compare Their Travel Itineraries
3
Exploration Baby Ads
This Airbnb Ad Features a Curious Baby That Encourages Cultural Travel
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Livestreaming Flight Campaigns
Turkish Airlines Makes Everyone a Passenger with Periscope
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Day-to-Night Bridal Packages
The W Hotel New York's Bridal Package Takes Parties from Day to Dusk
Related Ideas
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Discreet Trackable Suitcases
The Qantas x July Collection Features Built-in CaseSafe Technology
AI Travel Journals
Document And Discover Destinations With Been There’s AI-Powered Platform
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
Wellness Swap Pop-Ups
Bragg's Trendy Trade-In Helped People Exchange Fads for ACV
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Drone Home Touring Tools
Zillow Unveils a New Tool That Makes Property Buying Seamless
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Personalized AI-Powered Travel Apps
Mindtrip is an AI-Powered App for Localized Recommendations
Personalized Travel Wellbeing Platforms
Withu's Trvlwell Offerss Personalized Wellbeing Solutions
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
AI Travel Planning
Mindtrip Turns Tourism Website Content into Personalized Travel Itineraries
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Wellness Hospitality Series
The 'Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025' will Span Across Asian Cities
Departure Lounge Pop-Ups
giffgaff's Holidata Lounge Helps Travelers Get Ready for Adventure
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Luxury Sports Hospitality
The Ritz-Carlton Blends SailGP Access With Experiential Travel Packages
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Literary Wellness Retreats
Aweventurer Launches Reading-Focused Travel Experiences with Authors
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
Local-Led Culinary Experiences
Intrepid Offers a Diverse Range of Food Tours for Curious Travelers
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Integrated Travel Wallets
Samsung Wallet Organizes Bookings, Tickets and Itineraries in One Place
Luxury Designer Travel Guides
Louis Vuitton Introduced a New Format for its City Guide Resorts
Business Traveler Wellness Guides
Corporate Traveler Partners with Sweat for a Wellness Guide
Member-Exclusive Travel Promotions
Qatar Airways Launches its 'QDays Discount'
Waffles-Centric Travel Experiences
Choice Hotels International Conducts a Nationwide Survey
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
PTO-Themed Vacation Competitions
siggi’s Debuts the PT-YO Challenge to Help Consumers Use Up PTO
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Agentic Travel Platforms
Voyagier Uses AI to Plan and Book Trips Instantly
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
Collectible Amenity Kits
British Airways Launched a New Range of Business Class Amenity Kits
AI Travel Planning
Backpackk Simplifies Trip Planning and Booking With AI-Powered Customization
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Safety Travel Tools
Know Your Trips Provides Real-Time Alerts and Safer Routes for Travelers
Customized K-Beauty Tours
NOL World's Personalized K-Beauty Curation Tour Helps Skincare Consumers
Colorful Promotional Travel Campaigns
Curaçao Tourist Board Marks First Chicago Nonstop Flight
World Cup Travel Packages
Raffles Boston Offers a Luxury World Cup Stay with Helicopter Transfers
Global Travel Hubs
NomadMania Helps Travelers Plan, Track, Map, And Connect Worldwide
European Food Tours
Air Canada Offers Curated Food Tourism Packages and Guides
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Travel Planning Apps
Triply Helps Track Trips, Flights, And Explore Global Experiences
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Travel Planning Tools
CoTrips Uses AI To Generate Personalized Travel Itineraries Quickly
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Curated Luxury Travel Packages
The easyJet Holidays Luxury Collection Offers Five-Star Experiences
AI Travel Search Tools
Airbnb Tests AI Search To Let Guests Describe Trips Naturally
Experiential Travel Campaigns
The China National Tourist Office in LA Seeks to Promote Travel
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Gastronomy-Based Travel Adventures
Tourradar Features Cross-Continental Culinary and Food Tours
World Cup Hospitality Kits
Newark’s ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Turn Hotels into FIFA 2026 Fan Hubs
AI-Powered Travel Booking
12Go Enables Real-Time Transport Search and Booking via ChatGPT
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Haute Hotel-Branded Travel Experiences
The Latest Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is Luxe
Expansive AI-Powered Travel Tools
KAYAK.ai Expands to Offer Car Rentals for Localized Road Trips
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Travel Package Marketplaces
Holicay Helps Travelers Build and Access Custom Travel Experiences
Influencer Travel Guides
EF Ultimate Break Launched an Influencer-Hosted Tour Program
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Upgraded Airlines Mobile Apps
United Airlines Adds Connecting Flight-Centric Feature to Its App
Culinary-Focused Travel Experiences
EF Go Ahead Tours Launches the Food Tours Collection
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Centennial‑Inspired Airline Menus
American Airlines' Themed Menu Offers a Taste of the 20s
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Faith-Compliant Tourism Experiences
Halal Holidays Launches HalalHolidays.asia to Assist Travelers
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Festive Travel Getaways
Air Canada Vacations Launches Christmas Market Tour Packages
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
In-App Road Trip Planners
The Marriott Bonvoy App Features a Road Trip Planner for Summer Fun
Identity-Based Travel Matches
Travelese Introduced Its Matching Architecture
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Luxury Beauty Destinations
A Niche Beauty Destination Offers Premium Services
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Instant Trip Planning
Airial Travel Turns Social Inspiration Into Ready-To-Use Travel Plans
Regional Travel Campaigns
Wego and Visit Qatar Partner for a Localized Campaign
Travel-Focused Accessibility Platforms
Smartvel's TravelAble Seeks to Consolidate Travel Info
Holistic Wellness Travel Campaigns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Participates in WTM 2025
Grocer-Backed Vacation Savings
Albertsons Launches a New Travel Incentive for Loyalty Members
Custom Travel Stickers
Your Travel Stickers Lets You Create Personalized Travel-Themed Stickers
Destination Discovery Platforms
Humbo Helps Travelers Decide Where to Go Before Planning Details
Travel Discovery Platforms
bestin.city Helps Travelers Discover Top Attractions And Nearby Gems
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Convenience-Focused Vacation Bundles
Southwest Airlines Debuts Getaways by Southwest
Travel Collectible Platforms
World Traveler Lets You Share Adventures Through Custom Travel Cards
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Women's Travel Packages
Goway is Launching the Solo Women Travel Line Featuring New Packages
Fresh Meal-Focused Flight Experiences
United Airlines Expands Access to Fresh Meals on Flights
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
European-Inspired In-Flight Menus
American Airlines Offers a European Destination Summer Menu
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Curated Travel Plans
Travely Provides Ready-to-Use Itineraries for Stress-Free Exploration
Travel Safety Platforms
Tourist Guards Helps You Report and Avoid Travel Scams Worldwide
Viral Egg Tasting Menus
Sweet, Savory and Surprising Egg Flights are Taking Off on TikTok
Shared Tracker Tag Features
Google Lets Airlines Use Find Hub Links with Android Users
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
Vineyard Trail Experiences
Yorkshire Wineries Unite to Offer a Multi-Stop Wine Tourism Journey
Event-Led Luxury Cruises
VidantaWorld Builds Yacht Itineraries Around Eclipses and Cultural Events
Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps
Tabelog's App Supports International Visitors
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Travel Planning Tools
Itinerary Planner Helps Create Personalized Trip Plans And Organize Travel
All-In-One Travel Companions
Saathi App Streamlines Planning, Expenses, And Shared Travel Plans
Customer-Centric Airline Upgrades
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Kahuʻewai Plan For Holistic Travel
Travel Mapping Platforms
Travel Map Club Lets Users Track, Share, and Connect Over Trips