As indicated by many of the top August 2014 world ideas, the travel industry has seen a staggering amount of change in the last few months alone.
Some of the most noteworthy innovations include the opening of the ARK terminal for pets in the JFK airport, the Henn-na Hotel being completely run by robots and the Virgin Hotel in Chicago reducing the prices on its minibar items to match street prices.
In terms of luxury travel around the world, some of the biggest innovations include Lufthansa purifying the air of its first class cabins with humidifiers, Isetan Mistukoshi Travel selling expensive tickets for a spot on its 10-person train and the opening of the Sunset Lounge on the roof of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, known as the tallest hotel in the world.
Top 100 World Ideas 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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Gigantic Public Saunas
The Arctic Circle Houses the World's Largest Public Sauna
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Modernized Urban Marketplaces
Barcelona's Ninot Market Recently Underwent a Design Overhaul
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Continental Boutique Hotels
The Hoxton Hotel Amsterdam Offers Stunning Canalside Lodging
94
Retro Camping Vehicles
This Vintage Camper Combines Retro Designs and Contemporary Features
93
Understated Luxury Hotels
Each Room at the Boro Hotel Boasts Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
92
Durable Solar Lamps
These Eco-Friendly Lamps are Designed for People Living Without Electricity
91
Travelling Shelf Suitcases
The Shelfpack Bag Design Allows You to Have a Closet Wherever You Go
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Sky-High Lounges
The Sunset Lounge is Located on the Highest Floor of the World's Tallest Hotel
89
Urban Ballerina Portraits
This Image Series Captures a Dainty Ballerina in Harsh City Scenes
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Upcycled Van Campers
'Caravan Tokyo' Turns Old Vehicles into Traveling Accommodations
87
Customized Coloring Luggage
These Luggage Pieces Allow Consumers to Track Their Travels in Color
86
Luxury Modular Villas
This Coastal Living Concept Features a Series of Luxurious Floating Villas
85
Gourmet Airplane Menus
The New Qatar Airways Menu is Revamped for Business Class Flyers
84
Hexagonal Airplane Seating
This Airline Wants to Stagger Its Seats in a Hexagonal Arrangement
83
Leak-Proof Travel Mugs
The Twist Lid Drink Traveller Boasts a Uniquely Secure Closure System
82
Multitool Travel Jackets
The BauBax Jacket Offers Fourteen Excellent Features For Travel
81
Denim Kimonos
Tsukada Nojo and American Denim Retailer Lee Teamed Up to Create Kimono Fashion
80
Mail-Delivering Drones
These Handy Drones will Help Mail Services without Replacing Mail Carriers
79
Pet-Friendly Airport Terminals
New York's John F. Kennedy Airport is Adding a Luxury ARK Terminal
78
Powerful Travel Campaigns
Selim Ben Hadj Yahia Focuses on Tragic World Events to Encourage Travel
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Affordable Hotel Minibars
In-Suite Bars at the Virgin Hotel Contain Refreshments at Street Prices
76
Interlocking Treehouse Hotels
This Hip Japanese Hotel is Located in an Ancient Camphor Tree
75
Charming Urban Accommodations
The Grand Pigalle Hotel Brings Stylish Lodgings to the Neighborhood
74
Pregnancy-Prioritized Seating Ads
These Ads Remind Commuters to Give Seats to Pregnant Women
73
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
71
Rainbow Rope Pavilions
This Rainbow Pavilion Sits in Ecuador for Milan's Universal Exposition
70
Hybrid Bookstore Hotels
Book and Bed Tokyo Introduces a New Play on 'B&B' Accomodations
69
Off-Season Travel Guides
This Infographic Shows Travelers the Best Places & Times to Travel Abroad
68
Adventure-Logging Notebooks
The Adventure Log Notebook is Targeted Towards Outdoorsy Note-Keepers
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Romantic Subaquatic Dining
The Per Aquum Niyama Maldives Underwater Restaurant has Stunning Views
66
Portable Earring Organizers
The Little Book of Earrings Keeps Jewelry Safe in a Book-Like Case
65
Nationwide Scavenger Hunts
Virgin Trains Recently Launched a Where's Wally Hunt Across the UK
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American Commercial Spaceports
Federal Aviation Administration Expands Space Tourism in Houston
63
High-End Home Rentals
This Luxury Rental Service Allows Customers to Rent Lavish Private Homes
62
High-Tech Biometric Luggage
This Multifunctional Suitcase Keeps Your Belongings Safe and Secure
61
Airport Croquet Experiences
The Pimm's #CrazyCroquet Course is Located in Heathrow's Terminal 2
60
Homey Boutique Hotels
The ROOST Apartment Hotel is a Place People Will Never Want to Leave
59
Hand-Printed Burger Branding
This New Burger King Packaging Will be Launched in Eateries Worldwide
58
Healthy In-Suite Menus
W Hotels and Tara Stiles Team Up to Serve 'FIT Bites' of Healthy Hotel Food
57
Hotel Wardrobe Services
W London's 'Walk Out Wardrobe' Service Offers Luggage-Free Traveling
56
Ramadan-Colored Smoke Art
These Images Showcase Colorful Clouds of Smoke to Celebrate Ramadan
55
Air-Purifying Cabins
Lufthansa's A380 First Class Cabins Include Humidifiers for Fresher Air
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Robot-Run Hotels
This Bizarre Japanese Hotel is Run by Robots and Other Machines
53
Layover Activity Apps
This App Suggests Fun Activities Available During Airport Layovers
52
Tourist Companion Apps
The 'Trippers Pal' App Helps Put Travelers in Touch with Locals
51
Solo Female Travel Guides
This Infographic Offers Tips on Staying Safe as a Woman Traveling Solo
50
Sophisticated Design-Focused Maps
These Streamlined City Guides by Red Maps Don't Skimp on Style
49
Travel-Inspired Cocktails
This Bar's Menu Features 80 Cocktails Inspired by Exotic Locations
48
Vacation Reading Recommendations
The Guide to Holiday Reads Offers Book Suggestions Based on Local
47
Daily Kindness Newscasts
This Series of Heartwarming Airbnb Ads Highlights Human Kindness
46
Customizable Tour-Building Apps
This App Allows Users to Build and Create Guided Walking Tours
45
Half-Day Hotel Rentals
This Online Reservation Tool Allows You to Book Limited Hotel Stays
44
Species Identification Apps
This Free App Functions as a Natural History Encyclopedia
43
Daytime Room Rentals
This Daytime Rental Service Allows Users to Rent Out Their Private Home
42
Flyer Subscription Kits
JetBlue Teamed Up with Birchbox to Offer Flyers Goodies While Traveling
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Foot Focused Navigation Apps
Walkonomics Helps You Find the Green Routes to Walk in Your City
40
Converted Lighthouse Hotels
This Private Hotel is Housed Inside Iceland's Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
39
Dystopian Tribute Billboards
Hunger Games Posters Around the World are Inspiring People to #UNITE
38
Private Plane Platforms
This Service Makes It Easy to Charter a Private Aircraft in Minutes
37
Illusionary Animal Protection Ads
These Ads Test You to Find Hidden Images of Threatened Species
36
Church Rooftop Viewing Platforms
Amsterdam's Oude Kerk Gets a Viewing Platform for Summer 2015
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Paddleboard Yoga Classes
SUP Yoga Halifax Applies Balance to Standing on a Paddleboard
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Revitalizing Travel Kits
These Herbal Care Packages are Stuffed with Organic Travel Essentials
33
Affordable Bus Booking Apps
The 'Wanderu' App Helps You Find Cheap Bus and Train Tickets
32
Sri Lankan Short Films
Loving Lanka by Sebastian Linda is Beautifully Adventurous
31
Doughnut-Shaped Stadiums
This Football Stadium Has a Retractable Pitch to Accommodate the UK & US
30
Wholesome Doll-Themed Hotels
This Hotel Offers a Package Deal for Children and Their Dolls
29
Interactive Yodeling Billboards
This Tourism Marketing Stunt Has People Yodel for a Trip
28
Complimentary Hotel Headphones
This Hotel Provides Guests with Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
27
Travel-Based Charity Apps
This App Enables Travelers to Donate Part of Their Holiday Expenses
26
Incentivized Baggage Apps
This Luggage App Rewards Users Based on the Lightness of Their Bags
25
Miniature Surveillance Drones
This Tiny Drone is Used for Military Surveillance During Combat
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Childhood Imagination Commericials
This S7 Airlines Commercial Makes Kids Wildest Dreams a Reality
23
Surreal Shamanism Editorials
The 'Visionary Art Project' Seeks to Combine Fashion & Spirituality
22
Interest-Based Hotel Platforms
This Booking Platform Provides Hotel Selections Based on Taste
21
Anti-Tech Hotel Rooms
This Hotel Blocks the Internet from Your Phone for a Digital Detox Retreat
20
Unexpected Farmyard Friendship Ads
The Ad is the Latest in Airbnb's Series of Heartwarming News
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Crowdsourced Transportation Networks
Skedaddle Simplifies the Process of Chartering a Bus
18
Enchanting Tourism Ads
This Spot for Claremont, California Has a Wes Anderson Aesthetic
17
Short-Term Boat Rentals
This New Rental Service Wants to Make Boat Holidays More Accessible
16
Floating Video Ads
This Facebook Button Lets Viewers Scroll Their News Feed While Watching Videos
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Child Concierge Services
Hotel Concierge Noah Reeves-Walters Answers the Questions of Other Kids
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$1 Million Fishing Challenges
Tourism NT is Promising a Cash Prize for Catching a Winning Fish
13
Social Trip Organizers
The Social Travel Makes It Easy for Users to Meet Facebook Friends
12
Biofuel-Powered Planes
United Airlines Flights Will Run on Eco Fuel Made from Food Scraps & Waste
11
Sobbing Children Ads
This Ad For the #MakeAChildCry Campaign Promotes Healthcare Among Youth
10
Hotel-Based Clothing Deliveries
This Hotel Provides Fashion Deliveries Directly to Guest's Rooms
9
Surprise Travel Sweepstakes
Tequila CAZADORES is Hosting an 'Unscripted' Summer Travel Contest
8
Itinerary Sharing Platforms
This Website Lets Users Share and Compare Their Travel Itineraries
7
Marriage Equality Dessert Ads
Ben & Jerry's 'Love is Love' Campaign Supports Same-Sex Marriage
6
Action-Enabling News Apps
Ideal Impact Shows You Advocacy Opportunities Based on What You Read
5
LGBT Travel Ads
This Airbnb '#HostWithPride' Ad Encourages Worldwide Wanderlust & Equality
4
Exploration Baby Ads
This Airbnb Ad Features a Curious Baby That Encourages Cultural Travel
3
Livestreaming Flight Campaigns
Turkish Airlines Makes Everyone a Passenger with Periscope
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Summer-Colored Hijabs
This Line of Colorful Headscarves Provides Summery Options for Muslims
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Empowering Feminist Female Ads
The #LikeaGirl Ad Teaches Girls They Cannot Be Defined by Gender
Related Ideas
Branded Experiential Pop-Up Bars
This Fun Pimm's Pop-up Teapot Bar Was at Wimbledon 2015
Transparent Mountainside Pods
These Peruvian Hotel Pods are Attached to the Side of a Rocky Cliff
Opulent Private Islands
These New Private Islands are Part of 'The World' Development in Dubai
Racy Harness-Inspired Swimsuits
This Buckle Swimsuit from Nasty Gal is a Fashion-Forward Piece
Book Spine Locker Art
These Lockers Feature Hand-Painted Novel Spines to Encourage Reading
Urban Water Slide Events
Lipton Ice Tea Recently Created a 100-Meter-Long 'Rise & Slide'
Date Night Subscription Boxes
Date in a Crate is a Monthly Delivery of Romantic Activities
Continental Boutique Hotels
The Hoxton Hotel Amsterdam Offers Stunning Canalside Lodging
Minimalist Eyewear Boutiques
Ace & Tate is an E-tailer with a New Physical Outpost in Amsterdam
Water-Friendly Drones
The Hydrofoil Drone is Comfortable On the Water and In the Air
Understated Luxury Hotels
Each Room at the Boro Hotel Boasts Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Market-Style Food Stores
The Home Park High Quality Food Store Designs are Separated by Function
Luxe Lounge Editorials
The Vogue Germany Express Yourself Photoshoot is Relaxed Yet Couture
Travelling Shelf Suitcases
The Shelfpack Bag Design Allows You to Have a Closet Wherever You Go
Glamorous Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Recently Held a 1950s-Inspired Pop-Up Beauty and Cocktail Bar
Feminist Social Media Logos
The Facebook Friend Icon is Redesigned to Put the Woman First
Rooftop Cloud Observatory Pods
These Cloud-Like Pods are Actually Outdoor Cooling Devices
Customized Coloring Luggage
These Luggage Pieces Allow Consumers to Track Their Travels in Color
Luxury Modular Villas
This Coastal Living Concept Features a Series of Luxurious Floating Villas
Upscale Water Brand Pop-Ups
The Evian Pop-Up Experience Opened Ahead of Wimbledon 2015
Unique Cascading Saunas
The Bands is a Spa Experience Designed by a Group of Design Students
Vibrant Pop-Up Vodka Bars
The Ciroc 'London Riviera' Pop-Up Will Be Open for Five Months
Multitool Travel Jackets
The BauBax Jacket Offers Fourteen Excellent Features For Travel
Glow Worms Photography
Joe Michael Captures Stunning Light Displays in New Zealand Caves
Affordable Hotel Minibars
In-Suite Bars at the Virgin Hotel Contain Refreshments at Street Prices
Ball Park-Inspired Retail
STANDIN Baseball Store with Stadium-Inspired Decor in Fukuoka, Japan
Balloon-Roofed Courtyards
This Courtyard in France is Filled with Pink Balloons That Act as a Roof
Nature-Inspired Color Palettes
These Soothing Color Swatches are Inspired by Nature Photography
Charming Urban Accommodations
The Grand Pigalle Hotel Brings Stylish Lodgings to the Neighborhood
Spilled Coffee Art
This Artist Creates Intricate Images Using Freshly Spilled Coffee
Pregnancy-Prioritized Seating Ads
These Ads Remind Commuters to Give Seats to Pregnant Women
Social Travel Ads
Loews Hotels' 'Travel for Real' Campaign Uses Authentic Instagram Photos
Creative Date Night Subscriptions
The Date to Door Subscription Dreams Up Date Night Ideas for You
Airport Automotive Dealerships
Japan's Haneda Airport Will Host an Interactive Mercedes-Benz Shop
Gourmet Movie Theater Menus
The EuropaCorp First Class Cinema Serves Caviar and Champagne
Luxuriously Reflective Restaurants
Jouin Manku Designs an Opulently Futuristic Dining Interior
Hybrid Bookstore Hotels
Book and Bed Tokyo Introduces a New Play on 'B&B' Accomodations
Mars Tourist Style Photography
This Photo Series Imagines a Future Where Space Tourism is the Norm
Alpaca Wedding Rentals
This Hotel Allows Couples to Rent an Alpaca for Their Wedding Service
Adventure-Logging Notebooks
The Adventure Log Notebook is Targeted Towards Outdoorsy Note-Keepers
American Commercial Spaceports
Federal Aviation Administration Expands Space Tourism in Houston
High-Tech Biometric Luggage
This Multifunctional Suitcase Keeps Your Belongings Safe and Secure
Child Abuse Ads
The Abrinq Foundation Wants to "Write a Story in the Lives of Those Who Need It"
Homey Boutique Hotels
The ROOST Apartment Hotel is a Place People Will Never Want to Leave
Pop-Up Bloody Mary Bars
Vodka Brand Ketel One is Hosting a Summertime Pop-Up Bar in London
Dry Shampoo Pop-Up Salons
The Batiste Stylist Pop-Up Offered Free Hairstyling at a London Mall
Camping Provision Subscriptions
The Fireside Provisions Delivers Simplifies Buying Camping Food
Healthy In-Suite Menus
W Hotels and Tara Stiles Team Up to Serve 'FIT Bites' of Healthy Hotel Food
Destination Farmer's Markets
The OK Friday Barn Fair is Accompanied by Live Music Performances
Office Stretching Apps
The Salute the Desk App Provides Guided Stretching Poses to Improve Posture
Haunting Television Marketing
A New Series Entices Audiences with Its Persona Synthetics Branding
Astrology-Inspired Notebooks
The Orion Paper Sample Kit by Minh Nguyen is Strikingly Informative
Robot-Run Hotels
This Bizarre Japanese Hotel is Run by Robots and Other Machines
Rooftop Airplane Runways
This Airport Runway Design is Constructed Above the City at Rooftop Level
Tourist Companion Apps
The 'Trippers Pal' App Helps Put Travelers in Touch with Locals
Solo Female Travel Guides
This Infographic Offers Tips on Staying Safe as a Woman Traveling Solo
Floor-to-Ceiling Theater Screens
Cinemark’s 50,000 NextGen Theater Will Host a Huge XD Auditorium
Digital Burger Giveaway Campaigns
TGI Fridays is Boosting Business Through Shareable Discounts
Charitable Hunger Apps
Feeding Forward Helps With Donating Food and Eliminating Food Waste
Daily Kindness Newscasts
This Series of Heartwarming Airbnb Ads Highlights Human Kindness
Friend-Approved Shopping Apps
This New App Provides a Second Opinion on Potential Purchases
Custom Marijuana Subscriptions
Potbox Delivers Marijuana According to Smoker Preferences
Glitzy Movie Theater Lounges
The Showcase Superlux Theater Boasts a Stunning Event-Ready Lobby
Rejuvenating Airport Parks
JetBlue's Rooftop Park is Designed to Lift Travelers' Moods
Bathroom Retailer Pop-Ups
QLoo Launched a Clever Activation at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships
Half-Day Hotel Rentals
This Online Reservation Tool Allows You to Book Limited Hotel Stays
Moss Man Photography
Los Hombres de Musgo by Gem Fletcher is a Surreal Nature-Loving Photoshoot
Converted Lighthouse Hotels
This Private Hotel is Housed Inside Iceland's Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
Private Plane Platforms
This Service Makes It Easy to Charter a Private Aircraft in Minutes
Gourmet Chip Trucks
This Aviation-Themed London Food Truck Serves Nothing but Fresh French Fries
Date Night Activity Subscriptions
Datelivery is a Monthly Delivery for a Romantic Night-In
Revitalizing Travel Kits
These Herbal Care Packages are Stuffed with Organic Travel Essentials
Sri Lankan Short Films
Loving Lanka by Sebastian Linda is Beautifully Adventurous
Doughnut-Shaped Stadiums
This Football Stadium Has a Retractable Pitch to Accommodate the UK & US
Trash Take-Out Services
This Waste Collection Subscription Take Your Garbage Cans Out For You
Wholesome Doll-Themed Hotels
This Hotel Offers a Package Deal for Children and Their Dolls
Complimentary Hotel Headphones
This Hotel Provides Guests with Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
Selfie Safety Campaigns
This Campaign Illustrates Warning Signs of Risks Associated with Selfies
Social Retail Discounts
Billa Uses the Value of a Facebook Like to Determine In-Store Discounts
Miniature Surveillance Drones
This Tiny Drone is Used for Military Surveillance During Combat
Interest-Based Hotel Platforms
This Booking Platform Provides Hotel Selections Based on Taste
Anti-Tech Hotel Rooms
This Hotel Blocks the Internet from Your Phone for a Digital Detox Retreat
Enchanting Tourism Ads
This Spot for Claremont, California Has a Wes Anderson Aesthetic
Gamified Math Apps
The 1+Math App Gamifies Learning to Improve School Test Scores
Child Concierge Services
Hotel Concierge Noah Reeves-Walters Answers the Questions of Other Kids
Rewarding Smile Booths
Air Miles Entices a Younger Demographic with a Points Card Promotion
DIY Mixology Services
The Drake Hotel Introduces a Hands-On Bottle Service Dubbed Drink Well
Social Trip Organizers
The Social Travel Makes It Easy for Users to Meet Facebook Friends
Quirky Hotel Video Games
Maquisard is Inspired by Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Sour Social Campaigns
Because I am a Girl Issues #LemonChallenge4Change for Gender Inequality
Buzzworthy Delivery Drones
Taiwan Beer Uses Delivery by Drone to Promote a New Honey Beer
Playful Toy Drones
Parrot Makes Innovative and Fun Minidrones for Children to Play With
Hotel-Based Clothing Deliveries
This Hotel Provides Fashion Deliveries Directly to Guest's Rooms
Surprise Travel Sweepstakes
Tequila CAZADORES is Hosting an 'Unscripted' Summer Travel Contest
Chef Recommendation Apps
This New App Tell You Where Chefs Dine When They Go Out to Eat
Iced Tea Cocktails
Alyson Wyers Counts Down Her Top Tea-Based Alcoholic Drinks for Summer
Action-Enabling News Apps
Ideal Impact Shows You Advocacy Opportunities Based on What You Read
Provocative Hunger Awareness Ads
These Controversial Ads Raise Awareness About Hunger in the U.S.
Celebratory Sales Holidays
Amazon Prime Day Helps People Celebrate the Company's 20th Anniversary
Galactic Sci-Fi Drones
This Flying R2-D2 Took Flight During a Comic-Con Drone Stunt
Exploration Baby Ads
This Airbnb Ad Features a Curious Baby That Encourages Cultural Travel
Livestreaming Flight Campaigns
Turkish Airlines Makes Everyone a Passenger with Periscope
Empowering Feminist Female Ads
The #LikeaGirl Ad Teaches Girls They Cannot Be Defined by Gender
Bicultural TV Subscriptions
TuYo is an OTT TV Subscription Service for Millennial Latinos
Simulated Space Surgeries
These Simulated Procedures Mimic the Prospect of Surgery in Space