From green RVs to sustainable hiking packs, the October 2021 travel trends reveal that consumers are finding ways to make domestic travel a little more eco-friendly.
With the pandemic not yet over, many consumers are still prioritizing domestic travel over international vacations. On top of that, the October 2021 travel trends reveal that consumers are also looking for options to make these close-to-home trips a little more eco-friendly. For instance, the outdoor gear brand Osprey recently unveiled its 'Osprey Heritage Collection,' which was made with sustainability in mind. All the bags were crafted using eco-friendly production practices, and each pack was made using the brand's original burley fabric and recycled nylon.
And it's not just travel gear going green. American adventure camping vehicle manufacturer SylvanSport recently teamed up with Zeus Electric Chassis to reveal its first-ever all-electric RV concept.
Top 25 Travel Trends in October
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Sustainable All-Electric RVs
SylvanSport Unveils Electric Campervan Concept 'Leading the Charge'
24
Peanut-Themed Nature Retreats
Planters' NUTMOBILE Turned Into the INN a NUTshell
23
Collapsible Space-Saving Suitcases
The 'LITO' Foldable Suitcase Comes in Two Models
22
Off-Grid Hiking Havens
Sher Maker Embraces Local Tradition to Create an Off-Grid Cabin in Thailand
21
VR-Powered Airline Experiences
The 'Emirates VR Experience' Lets Users Explore Real Plane Cabins
20
Minimalist Travel Shoulder Bags
The New JJJound X Porter Collab Boasts Stylish Passport Bags
19
Steel-Strength Packable Backpacks
Matador Unveils Exceptionally Hardy 'Advanced Series' Bags
18
Food Delivery Airport Robots
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Robot Delivers Food to Gates
17
Luxury Nylon Gabardine Backpacks
Premiata Unveils Two Stylish Bags Called the 'Lyn' and 'Booker'
16
Eco-Friendly Hiking Packs
Osprey Releases Heritage Collection Made From Sustainable Materials
15
Locally Sourced Cruise Retail Concepts
Azamara Launches a Destination-Tailored Shopping Program
14
Financial Vacation Planning Apps
The 'Savely' App Helps Travelers Save for their Next Trip
13
Historically Rich Travel Accommodations
Yoav Messer's New Hotel is Rich in History and Nightlife
12
Polar Expedition Cruise Ships
The National Geographic Resolution Cruise Ship is Luxurious
11
Generous In-Flight Entertainment
Delta's Partnership with Spotify Brings New In-Flight Music
10
Personalized Vacation Subscriptions
Travel + Leisure Unveils New Service For Streamlined Travel
9
AI Travel Assistants
Eddy Travels Provides a Helping Hand with Planning Trips
8
Homage-Paying Hotel Designs
Schwan Locke Hotel Brings Revives the Modernists' Design Principles
7
Multi-Modal Travel Apps
Arriva Has Released a Smart Mobility App for Public Transport In Europe
6
Human-Powered Nightclubs
SWG3 Club's BODYHEAT Uses the Heat Generated by Crowds
5
Booth-Style Airplane Seating
The Booth by Virgin Atlantic is a Social Space for Chatting & Drinks
4
Inflight Connectivity Platforms
Inmarsat Launches Customer Service Solution for Airlines 'OneFi'
3
High-Performing Action Cameras
GoPro Unveils the 'Hero10 Black' With New Cloud-Based Features
2
Dominos-Emulating Skyscrapers
Jean-Paul Cassia's Design is Inspired by the Classic Dominos Game
1
Multisensorial Glass Observatories
NYC's Summit One Vanderbilt is Soon to Open to the Public
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Off-Road Camper Trailers
The Stockman Rover 2.0 is an Off-Road Camper Trailer
Adventure-Ready Overlanding Camping Trucks
Overland Campers Debuted Three New Models
Compact Travel Trailers
The World Traveler 17RB is a Compact Trailer for First-Time RV Owners
Homeless Support Backpacks
The Makeshift Traveler Backpack Has a Solar Panel and More
10-Person Camping Trailer Systems
The Camp-let Earth Trailer Expands to Maximize Space
Fiberglass Travel Trailers
Oliver Apex X23 Brings Off-Grid Systems to a 23-Foot Camper
Compact Travel Trailers
The Bothy Caravan Reduces Barefoot’s Design to a Smaller Towable Form
Branded EV Rooftop Tents
The Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini Fits onto the R1T Electric Truck
Affordable Electric Compact SUVs
The Rivian R2 Launch by Rivian is Set for June 2026
Retro RV-Inspired Camping Trailers
These Trailpod Camping Trailers Come in Three Models
Tactical Wagon-Style Campers
The Highcountry Unlimited Conestoga Camper is Utilitarian
Fortnight-Friendly Overlanding Vehicles
The 2027 Winnebago ARKA 20Z Has a RAM 5500 Chassis
Performance Electric Adventure Bikes
Specialized Introduced the High-Powered Levo 4 EVO E-Bike
Duplex-Style Camper Vans
The Alphavan Off Grid 4x4 Supports Luxe Glamping Adventures
Park-Themed Yogurt Packaging
Stonyfield Organic & the NPF Teamed Up for 'Explore Organically'
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Next-Generation PHEV SUVs
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Shows Off the Model's Sixth-Generation Design
Heritage Electric Vehicles
Renault Revives the Renault 4 as a Modern Electric Vehicle
Off-Grid Travel Trailers
The Abroad T4 is a Hybrid Electric Off-Grid Travel Trailer
Sporty Storage-Packed Motorhomes
The Leisure Travel Vans Unity TBX Series Includes Two Models
Smart Electric Travel Trailers
Aboard T4 Combines Electric Towing with Off-Grid Living
Fashion Brand Desert Expeditions
Canada Goose Redefines Canadian Grit in Utah
Backpack Brand Luggage Ranges
The JanSport Good Latitude Travel Collection is the Brand's First
Family Camping Minivan Concepts
The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept is Feature-Rich
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Premium Off-Grid Vans
This Vehicle Combines All-Wheel Capability With Warm Interiors
Heritage-Inspired Outdoor Apparel
Kathmandu’s AW25 Heritage Collection is Technical but Nostalgic
Ultramodern Off-Road Camping Trailers
Stockman Products Trekka Stows eBikes and More
Urban-Inspired Outdoor Exploration Collections
The Moose Knuckles Spring 2025 Campaign is Timeless
Hybrid Travel Carriers
Topo Designs the Apex Global Roller with Removable Backpack Straps
Luxury Apartment Glamping Vans
The Robeta Ananya GlamperVan Brings the Comforts of Home Anywhere
Durable Minimalist Luggage Campaigns
Herschel Supply Debuted 'Built for a Lifetime of Travel'
Nature-Inspired Hotel Expansions
Outbound Hotels Has Announced a Strategic Expansion
Fashion Lifestyle Camper Vans
The Airstream x Tommy Bahama Resort Edition Camper Van is Luxurious
Last-Minute Travel Campaigns
easyJet Drop Everything Encourages Spontaneous Trips
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
420-Friendly Travel Bags
The BIC Flickaway Weekender Bag Aligns with Surging Cannabis Tourism
Eco-Friendly Vehicle Partnerships
Volkswagen Becomes the Official Automotive Partner of TIFF 2025
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Circular Green Luggage Capsules
Samsonite Unveils a Luggage Line Made with Sustainable Materials
Event-Ready Travel Kits
UGREEN Bundles Tracking and Charging Tools for Sports Fans
Responsible Retreat Standards
The Wellness Tourism Association Focuses on Ethics & Sustainability
Heritage Print Travel Ranges
The Patricia Nash Designs Travel Collection is Thoughtfully Designed
Sensory EV Exhibitions
Rivian Rewilding the Future Debuts New Borealis Look During Art Week Miami
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Performance-Focused EV Brands
The Rivian Adventure Department Debuted at the 2026 FAT Ice Race
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Literary Wellness Retreats
Aweventurer Launches Reading-Focused Travel Experiences with Authors
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Solar Energy Camping Platforms
Electric Outdoors Unveils the EO Canopy Platform
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Backcountry 4x4 Camping Vans
The Storyteller Crew Mode Camper Van Has Space for Five Inside
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Travel Planning Tools
ReadyPackGo Helps You Organize Trips Into A Simple All-In-One Itinerary
Eco-Friendly All-Terrain SUVs
The Toyota bZ Woodland Delivers 260-Miles of Electric Range
Rugged Adventure-Ready Electric SUVs
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV SUV Debuted in New York
Outdoor Lifestyle-Focused Gear Capsules
REI Co-Op Unveils Its Spring 2026 Line of Gear and Apparel
US-Optimized Camping Trailers
The ARB Earth Camper US Edition Builds on the Australian Original
Outdoors-Inspired Kids Apparel
Kyte Baby Unveils Its Yellowstone + Yosemite Collection
Travel Organization Tools
Travel Planner Keeps Every Part Of Your Trip Organized In One Place
Indigenous Tourism Experiences
Intrepid Travel Aims to Support Indigenous Tourism in Canada
PTO-Themed Vacation Competitions
siggi’s Debuts the PT-YO Challenge to Help Consumers Use Up PTO
Modern Titanium Carry-Ons
The Titaner Voyager Updates Carry-On Luggage with a Titanium Shell
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Mental Wellness-Promoting Tote Bags
L.L.bean Marks Mental Health Month with the Analog Tote
Trail-Ready Retro-Style Backpacks
The Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Has a 22-Liter Capacity
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Travel-Focused Regional Websites
Tourism Authority of Thailand Debuts a Dedicated Online Portal
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
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
Residential Luxury Travel
Four Seasons Introduces Home-Like Suites for Extended Yacht Stays
Story-Driven Vacation Apparel
& Other Stories Features Versatile Pieces for Summer Getaways
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules
Merrell 1TRL AW25 Blends Trail Function with Seasonal Style
Hybrid Electric SUV Models
Toyota Launches a New 6th-Generation RAV4 Vehicle Model in Japan
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Luxe British Heritage Luggage
The Antler Discovery Collection is Inspired by the Nature
Autism-Friendly Travel Planning Guides
Magic Bean Travel Co. Shares Tips for Accessible Travel
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Outdoor Lantern Concepts
This Camping Lantern Concept Features Rugged Form and Soft Lighting
Silent Nature Campaigns
Jeep Promotes Its Cherokee Hybrid with Quiet Wildlife Photography
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Expansive AI-Powered Travel Tools
KAYAK.ai Expands to Offer Car Rentals for Localized Road Trips
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Culinary-Focused Travel Experiences
EF Go Ahead Tours Launches the Food Tours Collection
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Canadian Eco-friendly Phone Cases
Pela's Sustainable Approach to Phone Case Trends
Travel-Focused Rebranding Initiatives
TravelPerk Evolves into a Travel and Expense Solution
Travel Discovery Platforms
Ready To Traveling Inspires Exploration With Curated Travel Ideas
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Heritage Outerwear Reissues
Octobre Editions x Schott NYC Collaboration Updates Classic Jackets
Travel-Focused Holiday Promotions
Ricardo Beverly Hill is Running a Festive Promotion This Season
Versatile Adventure Apparel Line
Brixton Introduced Its Travel-Ready Journey Collection
Event-Led Luxury Cruises
VidantaWorld Builds Yacht Itineraries Around Eclipses and Cultural Events
Eco-Friendly Tourist Transportation
Rosie Travel Invests in Fiji's First Electric Tourist Coaches
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
Smart Travel Companions
Polarsteps Helps You Plan, Track, and Share Every Travel Experience
In-App Road Trip Planners
The Marriott Bonvoy App Features a Road Trip Planner for Summer Fun
Sleek Outdoor Recreational Gear
Greater Zion Partners With Coalatree to Craft Ethical Outdoor Gear
Compact Camping Power Stations
EcoFlow Debuts the TRAIL Series, Which is Ideal for Outdoorsy Types
Mediterranean-Inspired Luggage Capsules
TUMI Has Unveiled the Mediterranean Escape Collection
Impact Travel Guides
Giveback Guide Connects Travelers With Meaningful Ways To Support Local
Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks
The Toyota Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept Will Be at SEMA 2025
Holistic Wellness Travel Campaigns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Participates in WTM 2025
Eco-Friendly Tourism Campaigns
Dominica Launches a New Tourism Campaign Dubbed 'Nature of Love'
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Immersive Polar Exploration
Atlas Ocean Voyages Expands Luxury Arctic Expedition Travel
Navigable Excursion Tools
Only in Your State Aims to Enhance Road Trip Experiences
RV Travel Organizers
Road Rover Keeps Your RV Trips Organized, Maintained, and Tracked
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Domestic North American Adventures
EF World Journeys Launches 'Go Americas' Itineraries
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
iScooter Has Initiated Its Annual Black Friday Campaign
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'
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms
National Marine Suppliers Unveils Eco-Friendly Solutions
Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Curated Travel Plans
Travely Provides Ready-to-Use Itineraries for Stress-Free Exploration
Women-Led Camping Communities
Girl Camper Connects Women Through Outdoor Events and Camping Events
Staycation-Themed Retailer Campaigns
Freemans 'Sunny Season' Campaign Focuses on Life at Home
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
Electric Adventure Trailers
Lightship AE.1 Blends Aerodynamic Design and Silent Solar Power
Affordable Off-Road Vehicles
Can-Am Debuts New Models of the Defender and the Outlander Electric
Travel Planning Workspaces
Joy Trip Helps Travelers Create And Organize Better Adventures
Female-Led Automotive Adventure
Female Drivers Showcase the Pacifica's Real-World Versatility
Cultural Travel Stays
Connect With Local Families Abroad Through Adventure Homestay
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Conservation Retail Stores
Western National Parks Reinvests Purchases into Forest Stewardship
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns