Whether its time to book a last-minute holiday or plan vacations for next year, these September 2018 travel trends are bound to give you an idea of where to go or what assistance you can opt-in for.
Startup 30SecondsToFly develops an AI-powered platform entitled Claire. The application is meant to help small- to medium-sized businesses track expenses more efficiently. A more individual-targeting platform that will surely aid with travel preparations is TravelPirates — an online community with more than 10 million followers. The website provides consumers with timely information, deals, and allows them to book flights, hotels, and cars ahead of time.
For those who can't indulge in some time away, the September 2018 travel list also features an underwater 360 VR experience with Barceló Hotels that only requires an internet connection.
Top 45 Travel Trends in September
From Virtual AI Travel Assistants to Open-Roof Aluminum Campers:
44
Transforming Backpacker Luggage
The Atlas Backpack Seamlessly Traverses Any Environment
43
Gentleman Club-Inspired Private Jets
Winch Design's Elegant Leather Interior Elevates Traveling
42
Sleek Multipurpose Travel Bags
The Nomatic Backpack is Spacious, Durable and Adventure-Ready
41
Dynamic Electric Motorhomes
The 'E.Home Coco' Harvests Solar Energy and Uses Smart Electronics
40
Lightweight Inflatable Backpacks
Trexad's Air Pack Has a Compact Design That is Idea for Traveling
39
Open-Roof Aluminum Campers
The Lume Traveler Allows for the Perfect Star-Lit Camping Experience
38
Rugged Roll-Up Travel Packs
The BOND Travel Gear Tool Roll Organizes All Your Small Essentials
37
Luxury-Forward Glamping Locations
TravelPirates Suggests Locations with an Unbelievable Aesthetic
36
Wellness-Focused Flying Experiences
Singapore Airlines Enhances its Ultra-Long-Haul Flight
35
Majestic Experiential Rental Rooms
This Incredible Airbnb Room Sits Along the Great Wall of China
34
Designer-Made Expensive Sleeping Bags
Thom Browne Debuts a Sleeping Bag for Fall/Winter 2018
33
Pool Rental Services
Swimply Offers on Demand Access to Private Swimming Facilities
32
Adventurous Travel Activity Platforms
'Thrillism' Connects Adventurers to a Number of Activities
31
Autonomous Robot Tour Guides
The Conceptual Airbnb 'BANDI' Shows You the Best Spots to Check Out
30
Reinforced Bulletproof Travel Bags
The Samsonite SXK Luggage Collection is Made with DuPont Kevlar
29
Airport-Themed Luggage Pop-Ups
Away's 'Terminal A' Pop-Up Simulates a Fun Travel Experience
28
Travel-Friendly Pet Passports
Canvas Holidays Ranks the Miles Per Year Traveled by Furry Friends
27
Literary Travel Inspiration Platforms
'Destination Reads' Suggests Books Based on Your Next Trip
26
Authentic Peruvian Healing Retreats
The 5th Dimension Helps People Recover Physically and Mentally
25
Traveler-Focused Convenient Flights
Emirates Boasts Five Flights Per Week to Its Toronto Service
24
Pre-Selected Airline Meal Options
American Airlines' Economy Passengers Can Customize Their Meals
23
Grounded Global Travel Adapters
Passport Pro by Zendure Boasts an Push-Button Resetting Fuse
22
Automated Travel-Logging Platforms
'HashTravel' Tracks Where You've Been and Where You Want to Go
21
Room-Charging Resort Bracelets
Meliá Hotels' Bracelet Makes Purchases Outside of the Resort
20
Serene Fitness Getaways
Classpass Getaways' Beach, Mountain & Lake Workouts Offer a Quick Escape
19
Vacation-Inspired Interactive Campaigns
Almond Joy's Playful Campaign Advocates for Vacation Days
18
AI-Operated Boarding Bridges
Shinmaywa Industries Developed an AI Boarding Bridge for Airlines
17
AI-Powered Smart Ledgers
wi-Q Technologies and Fetch.AI Introduce a new Autonomous Economic Agent
16
Titanium Multitool Cards
The T’Spin Takes a Different Approach to the Tool Card
15
Humorous Family-Centric Travel Campaigns
Delta Airlines Reminds Kids in Seattle to Visit Home
14
Travel Memory Competitions
United Airlines' 'Million Miles' Will Give Away 1 Million Points
13
AI-Powered Travel Services
Paul English Launches the User-Engaging Lola App for Travel Purposes
12
In-Flight Temperature-Reporting Apps
2Hot2Cold Helps Passengers Report Uncomfortable Temperatures
11
Collaborative Airline Pubs
Virgin & Delta are Coming Together on the 'Joint Venture' Pub
10
Canadian Airline AI Chatbots
WestJet Launched a New Travel Chatbox Named Juliet Through Facebook
9
Underwater 360 VR Experiences
Barceló Hotels Arranges an Immersive Tour in the Canary Islands
8
AI-Powered Concierge Services
Lewis is a Chatbox that Helps Users Navigate London
7
Expense-Tracking AI Programs
Tradeshift Go Reduces Expense Fraud for Medium-Sized Businesses
6
Corporate Travel AI Platforms
Pana is a Platform Designed for Both Personal and Business Travel
5
Playfully Animated Hotel Campaigns
Hotel Trivago's New Campaign Has a Whimsical Aesthetic
4
Virtual AI Travel Assistants
30SecondsToFly's Claire Platform Streamlines Business Traveling
3
AI Cost Protection Bots
DoNotPay is an AI Bot That Ensures You Get the Cheapest Flight
2
Voice-Controlled In-Flight Film Options
Alexa's United Skills Better Prepare Travelers
1
Cruise Line Wedding Services
Princess Cruises' Digital Wedding Services Plan a Couples Perfect Day
Related Ideas
AI Travel Journals
Document And Discover Destinations With Been There’s AI-Powered Platform
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
AI Travel Innovation Partnerships
Amadeus Partnered with Google Cloud on New Hospitality Solutions
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Rom-Com Book-Inspired Trips
EF Ultimate Break Launched an Emily Henry Journey to Croatia
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Simplified Hotel Inquiries
Hotels.com Introduced an AI Chatbot for Trip Planning
Drone Home Touring Tools
Zillow Unveils a New Tool That Makes Property Buying Seamless
Personalized AI-Powered Travel Apps
Mindtrip is an AI-Powered App for Localized Recommendations
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
AI-Powered Business Platforms
Pietra Launched AI Assistants for Autonomous E-Commerce Operations
Car Transfer Apps
The Daytrip App Provides Customizable Car Transfers
AI Beauty Assistants
Sephora Launched Advanced Chatbot Features for Virtual Try-Ons and Bookings
AI Travel Planning
Mindtrip Turns Tourism Website Content into Personalized Travel Itineraries
Pilot AI-Powered Traveler Resources
KAYAK's KAYAK.ai is Modernizing the Travel Planning Experience
Departure Lounge Pop-Ups
giffgaff's Holidata Lounge Helps Travelers Get Ready for Adventure
AI Travel Guides
Tourlii creates personalized journeys for smarter world exploration
Integrated Travel Wallets
Samsung Wallet Organizes Bookings, Tickets and Itineraries in One Place
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Travel Visualization Tools
Fake Travel Generates AI Images Of Travel Experiences And Destinations
AI-Powered Travel Assistants
Sandy Creates Customized Itineraries for Myrtle Beach Getaways
Flexible Monthly Car Shares
Turo Offers a Low-Commitment Alternative to Traditional Car Ownership
Generative AI Travel Tools
Expedia Group Introduced Travel Tools and APIs for North America
Corporate-Based AI Virtual Assistants
HQ Launches an AI Virtual Assistant for Travel Admin Tasks
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
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Proactive Hospitality Platforms
JurnyOS 3.5 Learns Daily and Optimizes Operations with AI
Travel Planning Tools
ReadyPackGo Helps You Organize Trips Into A Simple All-In-One Itinerary
Conversational Travel Booking
Mindtrip Uses AI to Simplify Flight Planning and Checkout
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
Digital Travel Organizers
Packd Helps You Plan Trips and Manage Packing Lists Efficiently
Member-Exclusive Travel Promotions
Qatar Airways Launches its 'QDays Discount'
AI-Integrated Hike Planning Tools
AllTrails and Claude Bring Hiking to the AI Assistant
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
AI Travel Photography
Epic AI Travel Photos Creates Stunning Photos of Popular Destinations
Travel Organization Tools
Travel Planner Keeps Every Part Of Your Trip Organized In One Place
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
AI-Powered Corporate Booking Features
BizTrip AI Introduced BizTrip Platform
Agentic Travel Platforms
Voyagier Uses AI to Plan and Book Trips Instantly
AI Travel Planners
Plan Personalized Trips Quickly with JustBookIt’s AI Travel Tools
Traveler-Focused Nutrition Features
Flykitt Expands Its Health-Focused Travel Technology Suite
AI Travel Planning
Backpackk Simplifies Trip Planning and Booking With AI-Powered Customization
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
AI Travel Concierges
Smartrip AI Simplifies Luxury Travel Planning with an AI-Powered Agent
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
AI-Enhanced Airline Solutions
Surf Air Mobility Launches the SurfOS AI-Powered Product Suite
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
Safety Travel Tools
Know Your Trips Provides Real-Time Alerts and Safer Routes for Travelers
Storybook Travel Agencies
Dr. Seuss Travel Agency Turns Classic Books into Imaginary Destinations
Real-Time Beach Review Apps
Beachday™ is Designed for Next-Gen Travelers
GenAI Restaurant Concierges
The OpenTable AI Concierge Helps Restaurant-Goers Research Less
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
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
AI Support Systems
Airbnb Announced an AI Agent to Handle One-Third Of Support
AI-Powered Tourism Guides
South African Tourism and GuideGeek Launch the Siyanda AI Assistant
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Travel Planning Apps
Triply Helps Track Trips, Flights, And Explore Global Experiences
Pet-Centric Travel Platforms
Dog Owners Can Book Stays and Plan Trips in One Place
AI-Powered Travel Booking
12Go Enables Real-Time Transport Search and Booking via ChatGPT
Travel Planning Tools
CoTrips Uses AI To Generate Personalized Travel Itineraries Quickly
Conversational Flight Bookings
The Virgin Atlantic App in ChatGPT Simplifies Discovery & Planning
Outdoor Enthusiast Premium Memberships
AllTrails Peak Significantly Expands Service Offerings
Autism-Friendly Travel Planning Guides
Magic Bean Travel Co. Shares Tips for Accessible Travel
AI Travel Search Tools
Airbnb Tests AI Search To Let Guests Describe Trips Naturally
Transparent AI Search Tools
Yelp Introduces a Chatbot That Shows Sources Behind Recommendations
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
Trip Planning Platforms
Pogo Travel Helps You Plan, Save, And Share Personalized Adventures
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Travel Package Marketplaces
Holicay Helps Travelers Build and Access Custom Travel Experiences
Influencer Travel Guides
EF Ultimate Break Launched an Influencer-Hosted Tour Program
Visual-First AI Assistants
Pinterest Assistant Provides Personalized, Proactive Recommendations
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Travel Discovery Platforms
Ready To Traveling Inspires Exploration With Curated Travel Ideas
Next-Gen AI Concierges
BEN Enters the Hospitality Sector for Luxe European Hotels
Alternative Travel Incentives
Roamr For Friends Incentivizes Employees To Reduce Travel Costs
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Science-Backed Jet Lag Apps
'Jetlag Coach' Offers Travelers Insights into Combating Jet Lag
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
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
In-App Road Trip Planners
The Marriott Bonvoy App Features a Road Trip Planner for Summer Fun
Identity-Based Travel Matches
Travelese Introduced Its Matching Architecture
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Travel Planning Assistants
FastTrack Helps Users Plan Trips And Manage Travel Programs
Instant Trip Planning
Airial Travel Turns Social Inspiration Into Ready-To-Use Travel Plans
Group Travel Planners
TripSyncPro Simplifies Collaborative Planning For Group Travel
AI Travel Planners
Trazzeo Simplifies Travel Planning With Personalized AI Guidance
Custom Travel Stickers
Your Travel Stickers Lets You Create Personalized Travel-Themed Stickers
Travel-Focused Audio Guide Apps
Vacayit Offers an Extensive Catalogue of Audio Guides
Travel Discovery Platforms
bestin.city Helps Travelers Discover Top Attractions And Nearby Gems
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Travel-Focused Accessibility Platforms
Smartvel's TravelAble Seeks to Consolidate Travel Info
Personalized Travel Planners
Exploro Provides Tailored Recommendations & Streamlined Trip Planning
Trip Coordination Platforms
Plan Harmony Helps Groups Build Itineraries, Activities, And Budgets
Fare Finding Tools
Jetbzaf Finds Cheap Flights Using Low Fare Calendar And Deals
Stress-Free Travel Resources
Pacific Mind Health Debuts '10 Ways to Travel with More Ease'
Travel Planning Assistants
Time2Pack Simplifies Travel With Smart Lists and Offline Tools
Travel Collectible Platforms
World Traveler Lets You Share Adventures Through Custom Travel Cards
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
AI Travel Planners
Travania Converts Videos And Images Into Complete Travel Itineraries
Travel Planning Apps
Packy AI Simplifies Trip Planning With AI Itineraries And Smart Travel Tools
AI African Tourism Guides
Siyanda Helps North American Travelers Plan Trips to South Africa
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
AI Travel Journal Tools
Trippy Taless Turns Travel Photos And Videos Into AI Story Journals
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
AI-Powered Travel Discovery
Amap Uses AI Rankings to Guide Singapore Visitors
Travel Networking Apps
Floo Connects Like-Minded Travelers Heading To The Same Destinations
Curated Travel Plans
Travely Provides Ready-to-Use Itineraries for Stress-Free Exploration
Travel Safety Platforms
Tourist Guards Helps You Report and Avoid Travel Scams Worldwide
Travel Tracking Apps
Trip Or Die Lets Users Track Countries Visited And Share Travel Maps
Shared Tracker Tag Features
Google Lets Airlines Use Find Hub Links with Android Users
AI Travel Planner Apps
Hilton's New App Uses Conversational Queries To Guide Discovery and Booking
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
Conversational AI Commerce
VisitorsCoverage Enables Travel Insurance Purchases Through ChatGPT
Travel Packing Tools
ReadyPackGo Helps You Plan And Organize Packing For Any Trip
Smart Itinerary Builders
Planvel Instantly Creates Custom Travel Plans Based on Your Interests
Cruise Booking Tools
ChooseCruise Helps You Track Prices and Find Cruise Deals
AI-Powered Mystery Travel Apps
The Wanderor App Leverages Advanced Tech for Adventure Travel
Travel Planning Tools
Stays & Flights Helps Compare Multi Flight Trips And Find Better Deals
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Travel Planning Tools
Itinerary Planner Helps Create Personalized Trip Plans And Organize Travel
AI Travel Planning Tools
Custour AI Removes The Complexity From Planning And Booking Entire Trips
All-In-One Travel Companions
Saathi App Streamlines Planning, Expenses, And Shared Travel Plans
Agentic Local Stock Finders
Google AI Mode Calls Stores To Locate Items
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
Travel Mapping Platforms
Travel Map Club Lets Users Track, Share, and Connect Over Trips
Travel Visa Tools
FastOnward Generates Instant Flight Reservations For Visa And Travel Proof