The October 2020 world trends continue to help consumers and brands navigate through the new normal without compromising worldly experiences. Some examples offer unique ways to approach travel or to cope with the current lack thereof.
Hotels.com takes a futuristic lens with the announcement that it will be the first online travel platform to offer hotel bookings in space in the future. The project is entitled 'One Small Step for Hotels' and showcases what that may look like. Another great world example this month is by The Moment Travelwear. It caters to those who are working from home by offering a new kind of luggage design that helps them transform the space they are working in.
Top 30 World Trends in October
31
Portable Hand-Powered Espresso Machines
The Nanopresso Easily Provides Café Quality Espresso
30
Luxury Flat-Pack Hotel Rooms
Habitas is a Promising Luxury Concept That Employs 3D-Printing
29
Personal Space-Centric Inflatable Jackets
The Space Optimiser Can Be Inflated Via an Electric Pump
28
Sustainable Hemp-Filled Urinals
GreenPee Introduces New Public Urinals to Combat "Wild Peeing"
27
Japanese Hut-Inspired Toilets
Wonderwall Creates a Design Aesthetic for the Tokyo Toilet Project
26
Portable Community Kitchens
Soup International Builds Resources for Asylum Seekers and Regufees
25
Urban Hanging Hotels
Jeep's Renegade Motel Promotes a Sky-High Staycation
24
Galactic Hotel Room Stays
Hotels.com Imagines the Future of Space Travel and Tourism
23
Self-Quarantine Special Healthcare Packages
Mövenpick & Bangkok Hospital Focus on Comfort
22
Two-in-One Perfume Bottles
Aptar and Shiseido's Perfume Bottle Supports Home & On-the-Go Use
21
Luxury Carnival-Inspired Swimwear
Chéri House is a New Swimwear Line Inspired by Travel
20
Minimalist Carry-On Suitcases
The FPM Bank Zip M Suitcase Has a Makrolon-Made Design
19
Community-Funded Urban Artworks
Residents of a London Neighborhood Recruit Camille Walala
18
Earthquake-Predicting AI
This Algorithm Can Predict Earthquakes Up to Three Months in Advance
17
3D-Printed Housing Crisis Solutions
Mighty Buildings Proposes a New Affordable Automated System
16
Beer-Branded Nostalgic Holidays
Miller Lite's Bookable ‘70s Oasis Lets You Escape This Year
15
WFH Luggage Collections
The Moment Travelwear Supports Working from Anywhere
14
Restaurant Road Trip Maps
Chili's Created Road Trip Routes with Attractions & Restaurant Stops
13
Long Glass-Bottomed Bridges
Architects from Zhejiang University Built This Bridge in China
12
Locally Hosted Canadian Tours
A Free Contiki Adventure Trip Can Be Won Through This Contest
11
In-Store Voter Registrations
Steve Madden Joins Voto Latino for a 2020 Voter Registration Campaign
10
Charitable Ash-Accented Artworks
Migrate Art Calls Attention to the Destruction of Crops in Iraq
9
Traveling-Specific Credit Cards
Hotels.com’s First Ever Credit Card Unlocks Major Travel Rewards
8
Candy Apple Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Times Square Location Serves an Exclusive Big Apple Donut
7
Biometric Flight Check-Ins
Spirit Airlines is Testing Biometric Check-Ins in a Chicago Airport
6
Special Donation Currency
The Royal Australian Mint Debuted a Coin That Aims Encourage Donation
5
Planet Intelligence Software
Overstory Aims to Help Companies Mitigate Climate Risks with AI
4
National Park Hotel Promotions
Marriott is Partnering with U.S National Parks to Offer Discounts
3
Rapid Airplane Virus Testing
United Will Be Offering Rapid COVID Tests to Passengers
2
Hurricane Intensity-Predicting AI
NASA Uses Machine Learning to Improve Its Whether Forecasts
1
Electric Bus Deployments
Recently, the BYD Delivered a Fleet of Electric Busses to Barbados
Related Ideas
Discreet Trackable Suitcases
The Qantas x July Collection Features Built-in CaseSafe Technology
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
Collaboration British Italian Suitcases
The FPM Milano x Globe-Trotter Range Has Two Color Options
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Luxury Hotel Fashion Capsules
The Ritz-Carlton and Late Checkout Unveiled Chapter Two
Hospitality Beauty Collaborations
MERIT and the Ritz-Carlton Turn Stays into Beauty Experiences
AI-Native Hotels
Open Hotels is Managed with a Fully Remote, AI-Driven System
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Fashion-Forward Luggage Collaborations
Monos and SIMONMILLER Debut a Playful Travel Collection
Nostalgic Soda-Inspired Suites
Olipop Introduced 'The Time Travel Travel Agency' in Texas
Motorsport-Inspired Travel Accessories
Porsche Canada Released a Spring Lifestyle Collection
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Shoppable Flag Campaigns
IKEA Canada's Assemble the World Cleverly Styles Home Products
Last-Minute Travel Campaigns
easyJet Drop Everything Encourages Spontaneous Trips
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Summer-Forward Tech Accessories
'CASETiFY Resort: Hot and Unbothered' Embraces Coordination
AI Travel Planning
Mindtrip Turns Tourism Website Content into Personalized Travel Itineraries
Longevity-Focused Hotel Initiatives
Novotel Longevity Everyday Upgrades the Guest Experience
Event-Ready Travel Kits
UGREEN Bundles Tracking and Charging Tools for Sports Fans
Wellness Hospitality Series
The 'Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025' will Span Across Asian Cities
Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Room To Host Elevates Holiday Hosting
Responsible Retreat Standards
The Wellness Tourism Association Focuses on Ethics & Sustainability
Departure Lounge Pop-Ups
giffgaff's Holidata Lounge Helps Travelers Get Ready for Adventure
Global Hospitality Expansions
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces New Plans for Its Business
Integrated Travel Wallets
Samsung Wallet Organizes Bookings, Tickets and Itineraries in One Place
Comprehensive Hotel Rebrands
SH Hotels & Resorts Recently Rebranded to Starwood Hotels
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Smartphone-Inspired Tech Accessories
The NOMAD Stellar Orange Collection is iPhone 17 Pro-Inspired
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Sophisticated Travel Accessories
TUMI Debuts the Alpha Collection with Two Global Ambassadors
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Sleep-Focused Hotel Rooms
White Mirror X Equinox Hotels X Dr Matthew Walker Unveil Sleep Lab Rooms
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Business Traveler Wellness Guides
Corporate Traveler Partners with Sweat for a Wellness Guide
Member-Exclusive Travel Promotions
Qatar Airways Launches its 'QDays Discount'
Hospitality Home Decor
Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
Travel Organization Tools
Travel Planner Keeps Every Part Of Your Trip Organized In One Place
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Performance-Driven Bedding Capsules
Pacific Home Fashion Debuts Its Spring 2026 Bedding Collection
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Vulcanized Trolley Cases
Etro Joins Forces with British Luxury Luggage Maker Globe-Trotter
Collectible Amenity Kits
British Airways Launched a New Range of Business Class Amenity Kits
World Cup Hotel Destinations
World of Blue Launched Its Redesigned FIFA World Cup Hospitality Hub
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Spontaneous Holiday Experiences
Virgin Red Challenged People on the Street to Turn FOMO into Go-Mo
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear
Still Doesn’t Matter Reaffirms Timeless Utility Over Fleeting Trends
India-Based Luxury Hotel Concepts
Series by Marriott Launches with 26 Properties in India
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Story-Driven Vacation Apparel
& Other Stories Features Versatile Pieces for Summer Getaways
Beer Beach Guides
Corona Released Its 2026 Beach 100 Guide With 27 New Coastal Destinations
Luggage Personalization Stickers
Monos Launched City-Inspired Destination Stickers
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Secret Gift-Wrapping Suites
Travelodge Offers Free, Bookable Wrapping Rooms for the Holidays
Customized K-Beauty Tours
NOL World's Personalized K-Beauty Curation Tour Helps Skincare Consumers
World Cup Travel Packages
Raffles Boston Offers a Luxury World Cup Stay with Helicopter Transfers
Hotel-Inspired Home Scenting Products
Hotel Collection Brings European Luxury Scents Into the Home
Designer Hotel Suites
Omni and Peter Millar Launch Branded Luxury Suites Experience
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Global Travel Hubs
NomadMania Helps Travelers Plan, Track, Map, And Connect Worldwide
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Travel Planning Apps
Triply Helps Track Trips, Flights, And Explore Global Experiences
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Stadium Stay Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces a World Cup Final Sleepover Suite for Fans
Pet-Centric Travel Platforms
Dog Owners Can Book Stays and Plan Trips in One Place
Airport Grocery Pop-Ups
Tesco's Back From Holiday Shop Meets Travelers at the Baggage Carousel
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
Fan Culture Activations
StubHub Launched Its World Cup Cuts a Multi-City Barbershop Campaign
World Cup Hospitality Kits
Newark’s ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Turn Hotels into FIFA 2026 Fan Hubs
Holistic Sports Equipment Partnerships
Moon World Resorts Taps Technogym for Its Business
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Summer Travel Capsule
MYSTEPHENM VOL. 4.5 Vacation Unit Has Lightweight Apparel and Accessories
Haute Hotel-Branded Travel Experiences
The Latest Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is Luxe
Cross-Industry Loyalty Ecosystems
oneworld and Taj Connect Airline and Hotel Rewards
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Travel Package Marketplaces
Holicay Helps Travelers Build and Access Custom Travel Experiences
Luxury Hotel Residencies
EDITION and American Express Launch an Exclusive Montauk Cultural Weekend
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
High-End Home Travel Trunks
The Globe-Trotter Steamer Home Trunk is a Home Decor Model
Mobile Luxury Hotels
The Mobiltels Concept Unfolds into Solar-Powered Luxury Hotel Suites
Customized Soccer Tournament Packages
Roadtrips Unveiled 2026 FIFA World Cup Travel Packages
Modern Living Cleaning Collections
Tineco Boasts New Intelligent Cleaning Devices at CES 2026
Culture-Driven Luxury Resorts
St. Regis Brings Mayan-Inspired Experiences to Costa Mujeres
Zen Practices-Inspired Hotel Expansions
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a Significant Expansion
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Heritage Outerwear Reissues
Octobre Editions x Schott NYC Collaboration Updates Classic Jackets
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Hotel Anniversary Renovations
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin Marks 10 Years with an Interior Refresh
Travel-Inspired Collections
The Tokyo Voyage FW26 Collection Explores Urban Travel
Event-Led Luxury Cruises
VidantaWorld Builds Yacht Itineraries Around Eclipses and Cultural Events
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
Hospitality Fashion Collaborations
Spanx Launches a Resort Capsule with Proper Hospitality
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts
Bob W Stockholm Blends Tech with Historic Cues in Its Design
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Integrated Wellness Retreats
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Launches a Nature-Based Performance Program
Mediterranean-Inspired Luggage Capsules
TUMI Has Unveiled the Mediterranean Escape Collection
Story-Focused Hotel Branding Initiatives
Staypineapple Debuts 'Where Stays Become Stories'
Holistic Wellness Travel Campaigns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Participates in WTM 2025
Tournament-Wide Ticket Initiatives
Airbnb Gives World Cup Fans a Chance to Receive Free Tickets
Multi-Benefit Wellness Bundles
Hotel X Toronto Introduces a New Experience Wellness Package
Future Work Blogs
Worqstrap Explores Remote Work, Freelancing, And Digital Nomad Tools
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Soccer Tournament-Specific Food Deliveries
Deliverect Shares Data from the Recent World Cup Final
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
Women's Travel Packages
Goway is Launching the Solo Women Travel Line Featuring New Packages
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Stress-Free Travel Resources
Pacific Mind Health Debuts '10 Ways to Travel with More Ease'
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Cross-Border Travel Networks
NOL Universe expands Korean hotel distribution through Apple World
London Urban Stay Concepts
The July London Victoria Apartment-Hotel Designed for Digital Nomads
Staycation-Themed Retailer Campaigns
Freemans 'Sunny Season' Campaign Focuses on Life at Home
Underwater Hospitality Suites
The Manta Resort Launches a Regenerative Ocean Retreat
Shared Tracker Tag Features
Google Lets Airlines Use Find Hub Links with Android Users
Advisor-Friendly Vacation Rentals
Signature Stay Collection Brings Commissions to Rental Bookings
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Editorial-Documentary Hotel Series
W Hotels Introduces the Latest Season of 'Hotel Tales'
Hospitality-Focused Loyal Member Initiatives
Sunset World Group Hosted Its Annual Member Fest 2026
Travel Planning Workspaces
Joy Trip Helps Travelers Create And Organize Better Adventures
Cultural Travel Stays
Connect With Local Families Abroad Through Adventure Homestay
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns