From invite-only airport eateries to civilian pilot programs, the October 2017 travel trends seem to suggest that there is a significant effort to make travel a more personalized experience.
One way that airports are attempting to personalize the experience of each traveler that passes through is with exclusive perks. One example of this approach is an upscale eatery called Classified in the Newark International Airport. Another example is Bacardi and Virgin Atlantic's recent VR activation, which took passengers in Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges on a virtual tour of the "best bars in the world".
However, this effort to personalize travel is not just limited to airports. Indeed, the October 2017 travel trends show that even airlines are making an effort to make their passengers feel special. One example of this is JetBlue's Gateway Select program, which takes those with a desire to fly and teaches them how to become pilots for the airline.
Top 40 Travel Ideas in October
From Invite-Only Airport Eateries to Civilian Pilot Programs:
Katherine Pendrill — Oct 29, 2017 — World
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Underwater Luxury Resorts
Dubai's 'Floating Venice' Has Guests Travel to Rooms by Gondola
39
Personalized Photo Luggage Covers
The 'Head Case' Suitcase Cover Puts Your Face on Your Case
38
Compartmentalized Duffel Bags
The 'Everyday Duffel' Has Shoe Pockets and an Integrated Wash Bag
37
Airport Lounge VR Trips
Bacardi and Virgin Atlantic Team Up for VR Experience in Airport Lounge
36
Ergonomically Stabilized Travel Pillows
The IBAMA Travel Memory Foam Pillows Offer Sturdy Support
35
Remote Mountainous Retreats
Deplar Farm is Hidden Away in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
34
Social Media-Inspired Signage
'Signs of the Times' Introduces Internet-Like Suggestions Offline
33
QR Tourism Campaigns
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is Sharing the City with Artfully Designed Codes
32
Couple-Focused Rainforest Retreats
'Ponta dos Ganchos' Boasts a Luxuriously Modern Aesthetic
31
Lockable Bike Baskets
The 'Buca Boot' is Like a Car Trunk for Your Bike
30
Branded Boutique Hotels
The West Elm Hotel Will Double as a Furniture Showroom
29
Celebrity-Named Island Resorts
'The Brando' is Surrounded by Untouched Tropical Scenery
28
Curated Travel Experience Packages
Airbnb and Vice are Partnering to Offer Dynamic Travel Tours
27
Senior VR Travel Campaigns
This Virtual Reality Travel Project Fulfilled Seniors' Travel Goals
26
Stockholm-Inspired Luggage
The Away x Rashida Jones Collection is Inspired by Scandinavian Design
25
Payment-Delaying Travel Apps
Bliss Finds You Cheap Airfare and Lets You Pay For It Later
24
Modular Suitcase Systems
Valluse Luggage Uses One Handle to Navigate Three Separate Bags
23
Travel-Oriented Wedding Registries
Airbnb and Zola's Partnership Aims to Help Newlyweds Travel
22
Relaxing Mountain Retreats
The 'Mountain Trek' Retreat Combines Mental Health Healing and Fitness
21
Shelving-Incorporated Luggage
The Weekender Duffel Bag Contains Extendable Built-In Shelving
20
Immersive In-Flight Performances
The Icelandair 'Stopover Pass' Redefines In-Flight Entertainment
19
Digital Airport Retailers
Auckland Airport Unveiled Plans to Open a Multi-Retailer Digital Mall
18
Travel Buddy-Finding Networks
'TWIP' Connects Compatible Travel Companions Together
17
Home-Swapping Platforms
'Love Home Swap' Lets Users Trade Homes for Vacations
16
Personalized Wooden Bag Tags
The New Custom Customizable Wood Luggage Tag Can be Laser-Etched
15
Theme Park Wine Slushies
The Amorette's Patisserie Wine Slushie is Available at Disney World
14
Travel Voucher Wedding Gifts
Couples Can Now Airbnb Gift Cards to Their Wedding Registry
13
Invite-Only Airport Eateries
'Classified' is an Upscale Eatery in the Newark International Airport
12
Platinum World Scratch Maps
This Scratch Map Features an Elegant Silver Design for a Modern Home
11
Burger Chain Buses
Burger King Launched a Fast Food Bus to Take People to Its Restaurant
10
Allergy-Friendly Travel Platforms
AllergyTravels Aims to Simplify Traveling with an Allergy
9
Foliage-Predicting Maps
This Map Displays the Optimal Times to Catch the Changing Leaves
8
Reimagined Carry-On Suitcases
The 'RueBel' Suitcase Eliminates the Need for Unpacking
7
Journalism-Based Travel Guides
The New York Times Explorer Series is Edited by Barbara Ireland
6
Personalized Travel Tour Sites
The 'Tripnino' Personal Travel Assistant is Easy to Use
5
Civilian Pilot Programs
Jetblue's 'Gateway Select' Aims to Recruit Aspiring Pilots
4
Train Pricing Predictors
'The Trainline' Predicts When Train Ticket Prices Will Increase
3
Locational Foodie Travel Apps
The 'Uptaste' App Opens Up Access to Different Foods in a New City
2
Stress-Reducing Airline Food
'Monarch Mood Food' was Designed by a Food Psychologist
1
Itinerary-Trading Travel Platforms
'TrekFriend' Lets You Create and Share Travel Itineraries
Related Ideas
Exclusive Hawaiian Airport Lounges
Hawaiian Airlines Launches a Premium New Lounge at HNL
Luxurious Airline Amenity Kits
Etihad Airways Debuts Giorgio Armani Loungewear and Amenity Kits
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Anti-Loyalty Memberships
Dis-Loyalty Actively Rewards Members for Exploring New Destinations
Vintage Duty Free Retailers
ARI's Preloved Boutique at Lisbon Airport Encourages Eco Consumerism
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Rewarding Travelwear Collections
Fruit of the Loom and Southwest Airlines Made Travel Uniforms
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
AI Travel Exploration Apps
ExploreSoul.AI Creates Instant and Custom Travel Itineraries
Premium Skincare Amenity Kits
JetBlue's Mint Airline Amenity Kits Feature Multiple New York Brands
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Inflight Snack Stations
United Introduced Self-Serve Grab-and-Go Stations for Economy Fliers
Luxury Lifestyle Credit Cards
Revolut Ultra Offers Travel, Lifestyle and Investment Benefits
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
Luxurious Amenity Kits
EVA Air Teams Up with Giorgio Armani and Jason Wu for a New Travel Kit
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Luxury Experience Clubs
Taste Club Treats Members to Unforgettable Dining & Travel Experiences
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Modern Private Event Venues
Toronto's Third Place Emerges as a Prime Venue for Events in 2024/2025
Zero-Waste Hotel Menus
Hilton's The Taste of Zero Waste Aims to Cut Landfill Contrubitions by 50%
Luxury Airport Retail Expansions
Schiphol Airport's Lounge 2 Will Feature More Luxury Brands
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
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
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
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
AI Travel Assistants
Expedia Launched a Travel Chatbot Plugin Powered by ChatGPT
Festive Airline Post Boxes
easyJet's Letters to Santa Campaign Supports Traveling Families
AI-Powered Trip Planners
Guide Uses AI to Help with Hotel Selection, Itineraries, and More
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Refreshed Sandwich Rewards Programs
Subway MVP Rewards is Coming to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico
Zero-Gravity Hard Seltzer Bars
The Truly Zero Gravity Bar is Opening on a Training Aircraft
Espresso Martini Flights
Starbucks Reserve Offers Unique Coffee Cocktail Experiences
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Inflight Sparkling Wines
Emirates Debuts Vintage Sparkling Wine for Premium Economy Passengers
Airline Amenity Add-Ons
Etihad Airways Launches a New Amenity Kit and Loungewear Selection
Champagne-Paired Burger Tours
14 NYC Restaurants are Exploring Burger & Veuve Clicquot Pairings
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Chocolate Tasting Flights
jcoco Curated Tasting Sets of Milk & Dark Milk Chocolate Flights
Elevated Negroni Cocktails
Aviation's ‘Upgraded Negroni’ Puts a Fresh Twist On a Classic Aperitif
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
AI Travel Assistants
Trip.com Group Positions Its Tripgenie Service as Groundbreaking
Farm-To-Terminal Dining Concepts
Sunset Loop Bar & Grill Brings Elevated Dining to Denver
Garden-Like Airport Terminals
SOM Designs a Terminal at the Kempegowda International Airport
Two-in-One Vacation Programs
Icelandair’s Stopover Program Turns One Vacation into Two
Travel-Ready Mini Cocktails
Golden Rule Destination Cocktails are Compact for Adventures
Flight Center Cannabis Stores
Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store Opens at JFK Airport
Premium Airplane Amenity Kits
Emirates Presents Its New Bulgari Amenity Kits for Travelers
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
Paradise Sparkling Water Activations
Spindrift Debuts Greetings from Paradise for Hot New Yorkers
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants
Space Perspective, SpaceVIP, and Rasmus Munk Join on an Experience
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Entirely Business Class Aircrafts
BermundAir Presents its Aisle Class with New Seating
Personalized Airport Assistance
SkipQ Helps Travelers Navigate the Airport with eSim Technology
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Zero-Proof Catering Companies
Split Offers Alcohol-Free Catering, Education and Menu Consulting
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Card-Linked Loyalty Clubs
Qatar Airways Launches a Privilege Club with Exclusive Card Offers
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Regional Airport Retailers
Okanagan + Co at Kelowna International Airport Spotlights Local Goods
Romantic Getaway Platforms
Travel Platform LOVU Introduces the BETA for its Romantic Travel App
Personalized AI Travel Guides
Hermeso Will Give You Local Suggestions Based on Your Wants
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations
Prague's Airport is Getting a Sustainable and High-Tech Update
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Rugby-Themed Vacation Getaways
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Launches a Rugby Championship Event
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
Revisited Inflight Menus
Alaska Airlines' Greatest Hits Menu Brings Back Favorite Inflight Meals
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Exclusive Culinary Road Trips
Turo Partners with MICHELIN Guide for Exclusive Experience
AI-Powered Travel Planners
'retravel.ai' Uses AI and ChatGPT to Help Travelers Strategize
Colorful Cannabis Brand Expansions
Jetty Extracts Makes the Move East as Cannabis Market Opens Up
Red Roof Airport Terminals
Luis Vidal + Architects and AECOM Designs a New Terminal
Fashion House Airport Lounges
Louis Vuitton Opens a Luxurious Airport Lounge in Qatar
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Large-Scale Airport Installations
Hank Willis Thomas and Coby Kennedy Create the Reach Sculpture
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
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Airline Merchandise Capsules
Virgin Atlantic Launches a Merchandise Collection for Travelers
Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences
The Space Perspective Offers an Intergalactic View
Inflight Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Company & JetBlue are Serving Non-Alcoholic Beer
Member-Exclusive Airport Lounges
Chase Unveils the Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan Airport
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Bespoke Wellness Trips
Naya Traveler Specializes in Crafting Bespoke Journeys Across Latin America
Pop Culture Airline Costumes
easyJet's Crew Traded easyJet Uniforms for Iconic Eurovision Outfits
QSR Summer Promotions
Starbucks Canada Offers Mobile Ordering and Rewards at Canadian Airports
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Renovated Airport Upgrades
Upgrades to Turkey's Kayseri Airport Could Triple Its Annual Visitors
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Festive Film Lounges
M&M's Merry Movie Holiday Lounge Enhances Holiday Travel Experiences
Soda-Themed Airline Competitions
JetBlue and Pepsi are Raffling a Trip to Quito, Ecuador
Regionally-Inspired Barbecue Menus
City Barbeque Just Kicked Off its Flavors of America Road Trip
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
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Opulent Airline Kits
Hawaiian Airlines Elevates the In-Flight Experience with Stylish Amenity Kits
Valentine's Day Flight Promotions
PLAY Airlines Ran Valentine's Day Deals This Year
Inclusive Braille Integrated Planes
United Airline Builds Braille into its Plane Cabins
Elevated In-Flight Menus
Delta Airlines Enhances its Onboard Experiences with Upgraded Menus
Complimentary Unpacking Services
Eliza was here's New Service Gifts Travelers More Leisure Time
Luxuriously Revamped Airport Lounges
Chase Sapphire Lounge Has Opened at Laguardia Airport
AI-Backed Airport Lanes
CLEAR Brings its Identity Verification Technology to Pittsburgh Airport
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Premium In-Flight Cosmetics
Thirteen Lune and American Airlines Partnered for Onboard Amenities
Opulent Traveler Rewards
Bank Of America Rewards Program Adds Experiential Perks for its Customers
Complimentary Meal Military Promotions
This Fourth of July Promotion Rewards Military Members
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Americana QSR Meal Deals
These Jack in the Box App Deals Celebrate the Fourth of July
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Libation-Joint Streetwear Collaborations
Places+Faces Teases its Upcoming Work with Havana Club
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Romantic Carribean Hotel Stays
Harbour Village Beach Club Introduces the Love & Luxury Package
In-Flight Taste Tests
The Great Kiwi Snack Off Will Determine Air New Zealand's Onboard Snacks
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Elevated Diner Menus
The IHOP Menu Now Includes Premium Options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spacious Airline Seating Selections
Quaras Airlines Presents the New Neighbor Free Seating
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Toronto Airport Hotels
Tru by Hilton Toronto Airport West Hotel Opens Doors to 121 Rooms