From robots that help travelers carry out different tasks in the airport to specially designed hoodies that protect valuables, the October 2016 travel trends demonstrate a focus on both accessibility and safety.
In recent years, there has been a major push to make travel more accessible to consumers of all ages and abilities. For instance, London's Heathrow recently retrained its staff to help passengers suffering from dementia. Similarly, Hitachi's EMIEW customer service robot has been installed in Tokyo's Haneda airport to help those who may be in need of assistance.
Beyond accessibility, the October 2016 travel trends also reveal an ongoing focus on safety. More specifically, there is a trend towards protective garments that can be used to keep valuables safe from thieves. Such garments include the Koala Hoodie, which includes a passport-sized pocket and Modulor denim, which is designed for hiding essential items.
Top 40 Travel Ideas in October
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Multi-Functional Travel Backpacks
This Backpack Makes Packing for Short Trips Much More Convenient
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City-Sized Cruise Ships
The Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship 'Harmony of the Seas' is Astounding
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Space-Saving Train Seats
PriestmanGoode's Seat Design Can Increase Capacity by 30 Percent
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Hyper-Connected Hotels
This Integrated Hotel Was Designed to Target the Millennial Demographic
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Versatile Travel Gadgets
The TripMate Titan is a Travel Router, a Device Charger and More
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Trailer Compound Hotels
This Hotel Was Made from What Was Once a Rooftop Car Park
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Anime-Themed Capsule Hotels
This Women-Only Hotel Features Anime Men Next to the Beds
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Manta Ray Resorts
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Give Guests the Chance to Swim with Manta Rays
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Pop-Up Aquarium Exhibits
The 'Tetra Tranquility Tank' is an Installation in the London Underground
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Traveling P2P Courier Services
Travel Startup Grabr Helps You Earn Money On Your Journey
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Luxury Luggage Lines
The Bugaboo Boxer's Steering is Inspired By Stroller Systems
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Discreet Denim Clothes
These Clothes Were Designed to Ensure the Safety of Belongings in Travel
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Face-Focused Travel Cosmetics
This Ursa Major Set of Skin Care for Travel is Ultra-Compact
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Split Personality Travel Posters
Expedia is Encouraging Travelers to Discover the 'Vegas You'
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Interactive Street Food Guides
Expedia Created London's Ultimate Street Food Guide
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Travel-Focused Hoodies
This Multi-Functional Apparel Keeps Valuables Safe and Its Wearer Warm
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Dementia-Friendly Airports
Heathrow Airport Marks World Alzheimers Day with New Policies
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Plasticless Eco Resorts
Lohagarh Fort Resort is an Eco-Friendly Getaway Near Jaipur
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Drone Transport Baggage
Think Tank Photo's New Bags are Designed to Carry Drones on Flights
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Transcontinental Recreational Trails
The Great Trail Will Stretch 24,000 Kilometers Across Canada
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Patriotic Welcome Kits
Plastic Mobile Sent US Start-Ups a "Starter Pack" of Canadian Goods
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Rejuvenating Yoga Retreats
The Travel Yogi Service is Ideal For Solo Women Travelers
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Geo-Targeted Social Travel Apps
The Jetzy App Offers Social Connections and Travel Rewards
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Productive Halal Retreats
This Halal Travel Service Combines Travel With Spiritual Growth
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Beer-Paired Airline Ads
This KLM Ad Boasts of the Airline's Ability to Serve Fresh Beer on Board
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Email-Scouring Travel Apps
Easythingy's Smart Bots Turns Your Emails Into Actionable Cards
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Assistive Airport Robots
Hitachi's 'EMIEW' Robot Helps Travelers at Haneda International Airport
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Personal Tour Guide Apps
Ventoura Helps Solo Travelers Meet Friends While Abroad
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Voice-Controlled Hotel Suites
This High-Tech Hotel Integrates Siri for Hands-Free Room Control
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Geographically Accurate Subway Maps
This Map of the London Tube Details Transportation Routes
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Urban Discovery Passes
The Discover Seoul Pass is Designed For Solo and Single-Day Visitors
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Wanderlust Email Apps
Qantas is Changing Out-of-Office Emails from Boring to Travel-Inspiring
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Pioneering Woman-Celebrating Apps
This Walking Tour App Celebrates Historical Woman Activists
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Hotel-Finding Text Services
This AI-Powered Chat Bot Helps Travellers Find the Best Hotel Options
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Priority Seating Badges
This TfL Badge and Card Campaign Support Those With Hidden Disabilities
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Charter Flight Booking Apps
This App Allows Sentient Jet Passengers to Quickly Book Private Travel
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Solo Travel Reward Programs
The AAA Solo Travelers Club Program Lets You Win Rewards & Meet People
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Humorous Office Vacation Ads
Virgin Atlantic Prompts Viewers to Get Away from Work During Holidays
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Riverside Livestream Contests
Hotels.com is Launching a Unique Online Livestream on Periscope
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Photography Brand Suitcases
This Conceptual Kodak Luggage Follows the Brand's Design Aesthetic
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
See-Through Ride-On Suitcases
The Latest Airwheel Suitcase Holds Up to 28-Liters of Essentials
Organized Weatherproof Travel Bags
The Matador SEG45 Travel Pack Has a Waterproof Construction
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Multi-Passthrough Travel Adapters
The 'OctoPass' can Charge Any Device On the Go
Eight-in-One Travel Packs
The Hypath Transformer Adventure Backpack Transitions With Ease
Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs
The 'Easy Journey Suitcase' Supports Parents with Young Kids
Expandable Travel Backpack Accessories
The Tropicfeel Shelter Ecosystem Goes from 30 to 66-Liters
Electric-Hued Luggage Collections
The Away Neon Collection is Available for a Limited Time
Carry-On Luggage Strollers
The TernX Carry On Was Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of the Year
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
AI-Powered Fashion Stylists
Style Bot Lets Users Try on Clothes from an AI Virtual Closet
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Cutesy Anime Travel Products
The Pokémon Travel Gear from Village Vanguard is Comforting
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Travel-Friendly Luggage
BÉIS Recently Introduced the Commuter Collection
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Vintage Duty Free Retailers
ARI's Preloved Boutique at Lisbon Airport Encourages Eco Consumerism
Anime-Themed Transit Cards
Hong Kong Celebrates 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' With MTR Octopus Cards
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Storytelling Robotic Runways
Coperni FW23 Had Models Share the Runway with Boston Dynamics Dogs
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Playful AI Travel Planner
Triplay is the Brainchild of Technology and Travel Enthusiasts
AI Travel Exploration Apps
ExploreSoul.AI Creates Instant and Custom Travel Itineraries
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Street-Smart Travel Accessories
Samsara Luggage's STREET SMART Collection is Stylish & Secure
Rewarding Travelwear Collections
Fruit of the Loom and Southwest Airlines Made Travel Uniforms
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Thoughtful Avid Traveler Luggage
The WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Line Includes Four Bags
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
Trackable Heated Travel Mugs
The Ember Travel Mug2+ Works with Apple Find My
Triple-Style Travel Bags
The Tefors Ultimatum Bag Works in Three Orientations
Lunar Year-Themed Militaristic Apparel
maharishi Launches the Year of the Rabbit Capsule
Budget-Friendly Bright Suitcases
MUJI Releases a Hard Carry Suitcase Collection in Bright Colors
Powered Assistive Smart Suitcases
The Mishatu Voyager Smart Suitcase Has the Auto-Follow Mode
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Playful Travel-Inspired Sock Designs
HOTSOX and Meagan Morrison Debut a Range of Playful Socks
Fall-Ready Expansive Workwear Capsules
Carhartt WIP Presents its Latest Collection for FW23
Sci-Fi Series Metaverse Activations
H&M is Launching an Experience Within H&M Loooptopia on Roblox
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
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
Luxury Airport Retail Expansions
Schiphol Airport's Lounge 2 Will Feature More Luxury Brands
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
Tech Brand Apparel Collections
Nothing Apparel Shows Off its First Drop with a Hat and Coat
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
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
AI-Powered Ergonomic Workplace Vests
The German Bionic Smart SafetyVest Monitors the Wearer
Transitional Travel Jackets
Th eProof Passport Field Jacket Easily Handles the Rigors of Travel
Safety-Focused Travel Bags
These KORIN Antitheft Travel Bags Come in Two Styles
Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections
The Louis Vuitton 'Flight Mode' Collection is Travel-Ready
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
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
Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries
Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Timepiece-Inspired Suitcases
The Conceptual Casio 'AeroEase' by Harshita Kaur is G-SHOCK-Inspired
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Multilingual AI Travel App
Traveluh Accounts for Different Cultural Nuances When Planning
AI-Powered Trip Planners
Guide Uses AI to Help with Hotel Selection, Itineraries, and More
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Retrospective Travel Accessories Exhibit
Rimowa Celebrates 125 Years with a New Exhibit
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Personalized Guided Audio Tours
WeGoTrip Slows Travel Down with Personalized Audio Guides
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Life-Sized Robot Concierges
Singapore's First Ever Manga Library Features a Robot Concierge
AI-Enabled Waste Sorters
Seattle Integrates Six New AI-Powered Garbage Robots Named Oscar
Airline Amenity Add-Ons
Etihad Airways Launches a New Amenity Kit and Loungewear Selection
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Smart Trip-Planning Tools
Trips by Steller Combines Human Intelligence with AI
Post-Vacation Task Helpers
KAYAK And Taskrabbit Helps Individuals with Post-Vacation Tasks
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Exploratory Fashion Metaverses
H&M's Loooptopia Helps Fans Discover Their Digital Fashion Identity
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Collaborative Gorpcore-Themed Apparel
IVY PARK and adidas Continue to Grow its Expansive Capsule
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Pride-Celebrating Limited-Edition Carry-Ons
ROAM Luggage Honors Pride with an Exclusive Release
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Festive Lifestyle Streetwear Capsules
AELIZA Presents the Fourth Autonomy Collection
Liberating Themed Fashion Capsules
AELIZA Presents its New Extensive Autonomy Capsule
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Neon Tonal Premium Luggage
Away Presents its New Neon Collection of Bright Travelling Goods
Personalized AI Travel Guides
Hermeso Will Give You Local Suggestions Based on Your Wants
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Language-Assistance Travel Devices
Fluentalk T1 Allows Users to Travel with Ease Despite Language
Solo Traveler Planning Apps
The ffaroh. App Connects Travelers to Others When Exploring Alone
Robotic Locker-Style Deliveries
Ottonomy Teams Up with Harbor Lockers for the 'Ottobot Locker'
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
Smart Lock-Supported Rentals
Airbnb Releases a Software Update with Support for Smart Locks
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Customizable Hard-Sided Travel Cases
ROAM Now Offers Front Pockets as a Customization Request
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Model-Backed Travel Skincare
Madison Headrick Launches a Beauty Brand for Frequent Travelers
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Baggage-Tracking Airline Apps
Virgin Australia Launches Baggage Tracking Tool for Domestic Routes
Luggage-Tracking Airline Services
Virgin Australia Enhances its Bag Tracking Feature for Guests
Airline Merchandise Capsules
Virgin Atlantic Launches a Merchandise Collection for Travelers
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Airline Clothing Rentals
Japan Airlines is Launching a New Clothing Rental Service for Passengers
Winter-Ready Graphic Streetwear
AELIZA Presents a Look at the FW23 Autonomy Collection
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
Ultra-Durable Luggage Collections
Atlantic's New Colorful Line of Luggage is for Family Travelers
Autonomous Robot Taxis
Uber Partners with Motional to Become Completely Driverless by 2023
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
Tea-Making Robots
Docomo Showcases a Motion Mimicking Robot Capable of Making Tea
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Festive Senior Deliveries
easyJet's Jolly Trolley Helps the Spirit of the Season Travel to Seniors