The top February 2016 travel trends speak to products, services and tools that are presently shaping the consumer experience.
A recent Lion Sands Game Reserve x Virgin Holidays' Dream Bigger event in London saw the construction of an over-the-top replica of the treehouse accommodations offered at the resort.
Meanwhile, the Hilton hotel chain has announced the launched of a mid-scale hotel brand that will offer budget accommodations to travelers. Related to the emergence of hybrid hostel-hotels, the cost-conscious Tru brand is sure to be a hit with millennials disinterested in splurging on accommodations, but would rather invest in experiences and excursions.
The top February 2016 travel trends point to an interest in shared experiences and meeting new people.
Top 40 Travel Trends in February
From Dog Vacation-Planning Apps to Vacation-Inspired VR Events:
Rebecca Byers — Feb 28, 2016 — World
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Luxury Van Motorhomes
The New Mercedes Hymer Van S 500 Provides Functional Travel Accommodations
38
Breathtaking Travel Photography
Johan Lolos Epically Photographs His New Zealand Road Trip
37
Functional Backpacker Luggage
The 'ProGo' Carry-On Backpack Provides Exceptional Functionality
36
Anti-Theft Travel Bags
The 'SecureTrek' Travel Bags are Set to Debut at CES 2016
35
Remote Wilderness Retreats
These Private Log Cabins are Designed for Grizzly Bear Viewing
34
In-Flight Streaming Launches
The Amazon on JetBlue Pop-Up Showcases the New In-Flight Media
33
Aircraft-Queuing Algorithms
MIT's Airport Runway System Saves Time and Fuel
32
Photography-Deterring Visitor Centers
This Tourist Attraction Forces Visitors to Focus on Nature
31
Urban Safari Treehouse Pop-Ups
This Enormous Activation is for the Lion Sands Game Reserve
30
Floating Wedding Pavilions
The Four Seasons Maldives Offers an Exotic Overwater Marriage Chapel
29
Luxe Pre-Made Airline Meals
These Kits Called Hamperlings are Designed for Mid-Air Caviar Cravings
28
Panoramic Cambodian Museums
The Angkor Panorama Museum Celebrates the History of Angkor Wat
27
Literary Travel Games
Travelzoo's Map Challenges Bookworms to Win a Literary-Themed Holiday
26
Conceptual Global Subway Systems
The World Metro Map Shows a Visionary Worldwide Subway Service
25
Collapsible Smart Suitcases
'Néit' Hard Luggage is the World's First Collapsible Hardshell Bag
24
Personalized Stitched Maps
The Cross Stitch World Map Lets Consumers Visually Document Travels
23
Bare-Bones Hotel Brands
This Midscale Hotel Chain is Designed for Budget Travelers
22
Chat-Based Travel Apps
The New Hyper Travel Agency Gives Trip Booking a More Personal Touch
21
Luxury Hotel Grafitti Tours
The Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Offers Local Street Art Tours
20
Familial Adventure Travel Agencies
Green Frog Adventures is Perfect Planning for Active Families
19
Global Subway Maps
The World Metro Map Combines 214 Subway Maps Across Five Continents
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Solo Female Travel Communities
'Women on the Road' Serves as a Resource for Women Traveling Alone
17
Eco-Friendly Adventurer Ships
The Scenic Eclipse Ocean Cruiser Design Promises Only the Best
16
Mobile Tourism Truck Pop-Ups
Visit Florida and Hertz Teamed Up for an Event in London
15
Budget-Specific Travel Apps
This App Helps Users Find Travel Destinations Based on Their Budget
14
Multi-Sensory Concept Aircrafts
This Futuristic Aircraft Promotes Connected Human Experiences
13
Visual Travel Discovery Platforms
This Travel Discovery App Helps Users Plan Their Next Trip
12
Cost-Effective Airlines
Iceland's WOW air Offers Cheaper Flights from the U.S. to Europe
11
Seat Swapping Apps
This Travel App Facilitates Seat Exchanges Between Airplane Passengers
10
Dog Vacation-Planning Apps
DogVacay is a Platform for Canine Owners to Find Pet-Sitters
9
Conservation-Encouraging Hotel Meters
The 'Save3' Key Card System Tracks Water and Energy Usage
8
Manicure Hotel Suites
The Four Seasons Hotel Beijing Has Launched a In-Hotel Nail Salon
7
Educational Family Vacations
The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Helps to Share Native American Traditions
6
Purifying Plane Air Devices
This Miniature Fan Can Help Improve Airflow on Airplanes to Stop Germs
5
Seat-Swapping Travel Apps
The 'Seateroo' App Helps Air Travelers Buy Better Seats
4
Illustrative Endangered Traditions
This Drawings Bring Awareness to Fading Cultural Customs
3
Cloud-Touching Walkways
The Dolni Morava Skywalk is Both Educational and Entertaining
2
Family-Driven Travel Ads
This Expedia Ad Targets Busy Parents and Their Travel Points
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Boldness-Favoring Travel Ads
This Thomas Cook Ad Will Resonate with Busy Young Parents
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Holographic Pet Accessories
The Wild One Introduces Its First-Ever Holographic Print
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Romantic Branded Cafe Products
Starbucks Japan Valentine’s Day Collection Has Over 12 New Items
Spring-Inspired Pet Collections
Diggs Launches a Series of Spring-Inspired Pet Items
Australian Sleep-Focused Hotels
The Emma Sleep Prioritizes a Good Night of Sleep
At-Home Beach Kits
easyJet Holidays Curated a Beach in a Box to Uplift Sun-Starved People
Chic Treehouse-Style Hotels
Studio Sax Designs the Suitree Experience Hotel in Costa Rica
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Anti-Loyalty Memberships
Dis-Loyalty Actively Rewards Members for Exploring New Destinations
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
NTT Data is Foraying into Sleep Technology with Sleep Monitoring
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Butter-Themed Travel Collections
BTS and Samsonite Debut a ‘Butter’-Inspired Travel Collection
Playful AI Travel Planner
Triplay is the Brainchild of Technology and Travel Enthusiasts
Cozy Luxury Winter Campaigns
The Burberry Winter 2023 Campaign Has Launched
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Puppy Dating App Giveaways
Rover Rewards Dating App Users Who Replace Fish Pics with Pups
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Couple-Focused Fashion Campaigns
The Burberry 'B:Mine' Campaign Showcases Intimacy and Gifts
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
GenAI Trip Planners
Penny is a GenAI Assistant That Enhances Priceline's Trip Intelligence Suite
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI-Powered Billboard Campaigns
Revolve Showcases an AI-Generated Billboard Campaign and Collection
Zero-Waste Hotel Menus
Hilton's The Taste of Zero Waste Aims to Cut Landfill Contrubitions by 50%
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
On-the-Road Fashion Shows
The Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Collection Debuted in South Korea
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
AI Travel Assistants
Trip.com Group Positions Its Tripgenie Service as Groundbreaking
AI-Powered Travel Chatbots
TripGen Offers Real-Time Travel Tips, Itinerary Suggestions & More
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Collaborative Suede-Like Luggage
fragment design x RAMIDUS 2024 New Year Spot Collection is Chic
Modern-Day Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Invites Gisele Bündchen for 'Horizons Never End'
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
The 'Travelmoji' AI Travel Planner Makes Use of ChatGPT
Empowering Self Care Holidays
eos is Transforming Pre-Valentine's Day Rituals with Vagentine's Day
Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections
The Louis Vuitton 'Flight Mode' Collection is Travel-Ready
Metaverse Beauty Events
Metaverse Beauty Week is the First Annual Beauty Festival in the Metaverse
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Sophisticated Travel-Friendly Fashion
Norse Projects Boasts the Travel Light Capsule for SS23
Intentionally Dented Luggage Designs
There is a New and Upgraded Crash Baggage Edition
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
AI Travel Assistants
Expedia Launched a Travel Chatbot Plugin Powered by ChatGPT
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Tech-Enabled Room Control Systems
Honeywell and Marriott Design Lab Partner for More Customization
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Legacy Luxurious Resorts
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Announces Three New Global Properties in 2024
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Multilingual AI Travel App
Traveluh Accounts for Different Cultural Nuances When Planning
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences
Snow Pawttage Invites Guests to Interact with 8 Samoyeds
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Mattress Brand Sleep Hotels
The Emma Sleep Hotel Welcomes Guests in Sydney & Taipei
Single-Room Rental Services
Airbnb Rooms Offers Access to Single Spaces in a Home
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Hybrid Beauty Events
SEPHORiA: House Of Beauty Can Be Experienced in Person & Virtually
Easter Chocolate-Themed Getaways
The Lindt Gold Bunny Getaway is Located in Carlsbad, California
Co-Branded Hiking Capsules
adidas TERREX and National Geographic Debut a 16-piece Hiking Line
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Luxury Villa Influencer Ads
Stay Vista Launches #SoMuchMore Influencer Campaign
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Smart Trip-Planning Tools
Trips by Steller Combines Human Intelligence with AI
Themed Hotel Rooms
Island Shangri-La Launches ‘Themed Room Experiences’ for Hotel Guests
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
Canadian Tourism Campaigns
Destination Canada and Caleb Simpson Launch New Travel Campaign
Hotel-Inspired Home Fragrances
The Hotel Collection by ScentAir Makes Homes Welcoming & Luxurious
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Travel Getaway Wine Promotions
Mud House and Coolstays Partnered for a New Promotion
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Pine Bar's Wanderlust Menu Offers a Journey for the Senses
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Multigenerational Destination Tours
Sita World Tours Crafts its Tours to Suit Multiple Age Groups
Multi-Generational Vacation Packages
Multigenerational Vacations Connect Seniors with Grandkids
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels
BIG and ICON Join Forces to Develop the El Cosmico Project
Travel-Focused Indian eSIMS
Sensorise Unveils a New Travel eSIM for Indian Consumers
Plan-Free Vacation Campaigns
Delta Vacations is Urging Customers to Leave All the Planning to Them
Gen Z-Focused Hotel Campaigns
Hyatt Recruits College Athlete Jalin Hyatt to Attract Gen Z
Romantic Getaway Platforms
Travel Platform LOVU Introduces the BETA for its Romantic Travel App
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Solo Traveler Planning Apps
The ffaroh. App Connects Travelers to Others When Exploring Alone
Rugby-Themed Vacation Getaways
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Launches a Rugby Championship Event
Influencer-Backed Home Collections
Mrs Hinch Launches a New 'Vacay Vibes' Collection Across the UK
Active Young Adult Getaways
Butterfield & Robinson's Young Adult Departures are Engaging
Exclusive Hotel Vacation Clubs
Hyatt Hotels Launches a New Vacation Club Program for Guests
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
AI-Powered Travel Planners
'retravel.ai' Uses AI and ChatGPT to Help Travelers Strategize
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Baggage-Tracking Airline Apps
Virgin Australia Launches Baggage Tracking Tool for Domestic Routes
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Luggage-Tracking Airline Services
Virgin Australia Enhances its Bag Tracking Feature for Guests
Exotic Vacation Services
Down Under Endeavors Provides Experiences for All Types of People
Airline Merchandise Capsules
Virgin Atlantic Launches a Merchandise Collection for Travelers
Free Family Hotel Getaways
A U.K-Based Hotel Company is Offering Free Rooms for Senior Citizens
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Purpose-Driven Boomer Vacations
Discover Corps' Volunteer Vacations Appeal to Active Older Adults
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Youthful Vintage-Inspired Hotels
Standard International is Set to Launch New Hotel Brand
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Swift Travel Solutions
Equinox Hotels & BLADE Have Partnered to Redefine Luxury and Focus on Time
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Valentine's Day Flight Promotions
PLAY Airlines Ran Valentine's Day Deals This Year
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
50+ Solo Travel Experiences
Canadian Company Explore Curates 50+ Singles Trips
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Revamped Airline Pricing
Fiji Airlines Launches a New Pricing Structure with Different Categories
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Locally Driven Travel Agencies
On the Go Tours Offers Authentic Lodgings and Luxury Accommodations
Integrated Vacation Rentals
ApartmentLove Launches an Integration with Rental Supplier BookingPal