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Top 100 Travel Trends in 2020

From Digital Nomad Visas to Millennial-Friendly Remote Work Concepts

— January 23, 2021 — World
While traveling in 2020 was drastically reduce thanks to the ongoing global pandemic, this round up of 2020 travel trends showcasing how consumers were able to sightsee.

One standout example is SOJRN, a new concept that's described as "the perfect post-pandemic reprieve allowing people to live, work, connect and learn in amazing locations." The Millennial-friendly travel concept was designed for young working professionals looking to travel while safely exploring new terrains.

Another intriguing example comes from Vrbo who invites guests to socially distant ski on their private mountain. The online vacation rental marketplace offers "a million-dollar experience for just $100 per night," appealing to those looking to travel safely at an affordable price point.

For more travel innovations in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2021 Trend Report.
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Travel-Ready Bike Suitcases
Travel-Ready Bike Suitcases
The TOPEAK PackGo XS Easily Transports Bikes Between Locations
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99
Air Curtain Plane Protection
Air Curtain Plane Protection
Teague Debut New AirShield Concept to Protect Passengers on Planes
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98
Vacation Travel Vouchers
Vacation Travel Vouchers
Pointers Travel is Offering Discounted Travel Vouchers Amid COVID-19
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97
Customizable Private Flights
Customizable Private Flights
Aman Resorts International Launched a Luxury Private Jet Service
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96
Digital Nomad Visas
Digital Nomad Visas
Estonia Welcomes Remote Workers to Quarantine Inside Its Borders
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95
Quarantine-Friendly Virtual Trips
Quarantine-Friendly Virtual Trips
Thrillist Creates a List of 360-Degree Videos for 'Tourists'
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94
Harsh Environment Cruise Ships
Harsh Environment Cruise Ships
The Quark Expeditions Ultramarine Cruise Ship is Well-Appointed
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93
Isolation-Friendly Travel Campaigns
Isolation-Friendly Travel Campaigns
Club Med Pivots Marketing Efforts Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
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92
Inflight Wellness Exercises
Inflight Wellness Exercises
Flyers Can Exercise En Route Thanks to Air New Zealand and Les Mills
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91
Comfort-Focused Airline Pet Carriers
Comfort-Focused Airline Pet Carriers
The Delta 'CarePod' Improves Air Travel for Pets
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90
Secluded Icelandic Nature Reserves
Secluded Icelandic Nature Reserves
Studio Bua is Updating a Guesthouse on Iceland’s West Coast
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89
WiFi Hotspot Suitcases
WiFi Hotspot Suitcases
The Latest Samsara Smart Suitcase Keeps Traveler Connections Secure
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88
In-Home Travel Ads
In-Home Travel Ads
These Automotive Ads Map Stay-Home Routes from Room to Room
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87
WFH Luggage Collections
WFH Luggage Collections
The Moment Travelwear Supports Working from Anywhere
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86
Adjustable Luggage Cubes
Adjustable Luggage Cubes
The Bluffworks 'BluffCube' Smarter Compression Packing Cube is Clever
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85
Remote Worker Visas
Remote Worker Visas
Portugal is Allowing Remote Visitors to Stay with the Temporary Resident Visa
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84
Semi-Private Flight Services
Semi-Private Flight Services
Areo Offers First-Class-Only Flights with Contact-Free Boarding
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83
Everyday Safety Kits
Everyday Safety Kits
The CLEAN & GERM-FREE iFLYSmart Kits Offer Protection for Everyday Activities
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82
Rentable Clothing Travel Services
Rentable Clothing Travel Services
Gibbon Allows You to Rent Clothing at Your Travel Destination
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81
Mood-Specific Navigation Apps
Mood-Specific Navigation Apps
The Sproute App Seeks to Radically Rethink How We Travel
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80
Collaboration Hotel Chain Luggage
Collaboration Hotel Chain Luggage
The Aer x Nine Hours Capsule Pack Has a Streamlined Design
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79
Travel-Friendly Superfood Capsules
Travel-Friendly Superfood Capsules
STAMBA TRAVEL's Product is Designed to Offer Nutrition Support
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78
Prehistoric Japanese Zipline Attractions
Prehistoric Japanese Zipline Attractions
Nijigen no More Now Offers a Godzilla Zipline Experience
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77
Beauty-Focused Travel Agencies
Beauty-Focused Travel Agencies
Around the World Beauty Curates Cross-Cultural Beauty Experiences
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76
AI-Powered Travel Platforms
AI-Powered Travel Platforms
'visits.ai' Decreases the Time Needed to Plan a Great Trip
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75
On-the-Go Wellness Kits
On-the-Go Wellness Kits
Away's Travel Wellness Kit Includes a Reusable Face Mask and Filters
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74
Artisanal Beauty Hotels
Artisanal Beauty Hotels
The Maker Hotel is a New Hotel in Hudson from the Creators of Fresh Beauty
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73
Post-Pandemic Air Travel Guides
Post-Pandemic Air Travel Guides
SimpliFlying's Sanitized Travel Guide Predicts Airlines' Future
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72
Wine-Delivering Hotel Robots
Wine-Delivering Hotel Robots
Hotel Trio's Robot Named Rosé Offers a Touchless Wine Deliveries
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71
Ride-On Rolling Luggage
Ride-On Rolling Luggage
Younglingz Debuted Lil Flyer as a Hybrid Stroller-Suitcase at CES 2020
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70
Inaugural Adventure Motorcycle Designs
Inaugural Adventure Motorcycle Designs
Harley-Davidson Evolves Its Line to Include Pan America
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69
Restaurant Road Trip Maps
Restaurant Road Trip Maps
Chili's Created Road Trip Routes with Attractions & Restaurant Stops
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68
In-Flight Wellness Ambassadors
In-Flight Wellness Ambassadors
The Etihad Wellness Program Supports Post-Pandemic Travel
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67
Vacation-Ready Wardrobe Services
Vacation-Ready Wardrobe Services
My Vacation Stylist is a Service Offered by the Voyager Club
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66
Felted Wool-Covered Suitcases
Felted Wool-Covered Suitcases
The hardgraft Worldy Cabin Suitcase is Handcrafted in Italy
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65
Virtual Background Campaigns
Virtual Background Campaigns
Coors Light is Turning Video Chat Backgrounds into Real Destinations
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64
Scenic Sub-Orbital Flights
Scenic Sub-Orbital Flights
Seymourpowell and Virgin Galactic Reveal the Design of SpaceshipTwo
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63
Middle Seat-Replacing Sneeze Guards
Middle Seat-Replacing Sneeze Guards
Factory Design Debuts Isolate Screen Divider Kit for Airplanes
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62
Hygienic Travel Skincare
Hygienic Travel Skincare
The BluBag Includes a Mix of Facial Skincare & Hygiene Products
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61
Efficient Pilot-Designed Luggage
Efficient Pilot-Designed Luggage
The 'Helix Pro Roller' Solves Common Issues with Suitcases
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60
Bacteria-Repelling Travel Bags
Bacteria-Repelling Travel Bags
The Nano-Bag Offers a Layer of Bacteriostatic Nano Protection
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59
Pre-Damaged Carry-On Luggage
Pre-Damaged Carry-On Luggage
The Crash Baggage Carry-On Suitcase is Intentionally Imperfect
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58
Travel-Inspired Ice Creams
Travel-Inspired Ice Creams
Marco Sweets & Spices Boasts a Line of Cultural Ice Cream Flavors
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57
LED Screen-Equipped Luggage
LED Screen-Equipped Luggage
The RIMOWA x Moncler 'Reflective' Luggage is Customizable
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56
Secret Agent Suitcases
Secret Agent Suitcases
The Globe-Trotter 007 Carbon Fibre Carry-on Trolley Case is Chic
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55
Hygienic Airplane Seats
Hygienic Airplane Seats
Florian Barjot Debuts PlanBay, A Removable Separation Kit for Travel
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54
In-Flight Menu Restaurant Pop-Ups
In-Flight Menu Restaurant Pop-Ups
Thai Airways Welcomes Guests for Dining Only During the Pandemic
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53
Remote Worker Stays
Remote Worker Stays
Barbados Offers One Year Visa for Remote Workers
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52
Flexible Travel-Ready Bags
Flexible Travel-Ready Bags
The XD Design 'Flex' Luggage Includes Two Styles
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51
Interconnecting Luggage Systems
Interconnecting Luggage Systems
The Gravel Travel System Consists of Three Bags That Work Together
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50
Tubular Suitcase Packing Accessories
Tubular Suitcase Packing Accessories
The 'ROLL 'N GO' Prevents Wrinkles and Eliminates Ironing
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49
Beer-Branded Nostalgic Holidays
Beer-Branded Nostalgic Holidays
Miller Lite's Bookable ‘70s Oasis Lets You Escape This Year
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48
Dual-Access Suitcases
Dual-Access Suitcases
The APPERCASE 'SPLIT' Suitcase Allows for Intuitive Access
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47
Luxury Carnival-Inspired Swimwear
Luxury Carnival-Inspired Swimwear
Chéri House is a New Swimwear Line Inspired by Travel
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46
Rugged Overlanding Travel Cases
Rugged Overlanding Travel Cases
The Pelican Cargo Cases are Built for Use in Vehicles
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45
Walk-Through Sanitizers
Walk-Through Sanitizers
CLeanTech Permits Entry with Built-In Temperature Checking
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44
Fully Customizable Luggage Collections
Fully Customizable Luggage Collections
Roam Introduces New Colorways for Its Chic Travel LIne
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43
Fire-Resistant Blankets
Fire-Resistant Blankets
The NanoLoft Takibi Blanket Was Released in Time for the Autumn Festival
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42
Separating Airplane Seats
Separating Airplane Seats
Aviointeriors Debuted the 'Glassafe' Shield Concept to Make Travel Safer
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41
Wilderness Escape Architecture Books
Wilderness Escape Architecture Books
'Escapology' by Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan is Dreamy
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40
Soothing Travel Skincare Kits
Soothing Travel Skincare Kits
MĀSK's Travel-Ready Set Contains CBD-Infused Patches & Gel Capsules
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39
Luggage-Compressing Devices
Luggage-Compressing Devices
The 'AIRDOT' Portable Luggage Compressor Maximizes Space
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38
Sculptural Valet Stand Designs
Sculptural Valet Stand Designs
Jan Hendzel Boasts a Subtle Creative Twist for a Hotel in England
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37
Plant-Covered Offices
Plant-Covered Offices
Snøhetta Envisions ASI Reisen Headquarters with Contemporary Sensibilities
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36
Motorized Transportation Suitcases
Motorized Transportation Suitcases
The Rydebot Cavallo Luggage Offers Up to 12 Miles of Range
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35
Biometric Antitheft Travel Packs
Biometric Antitheft Travel Packs
The 'LockPack' is Fitted with Fingerprint Locks for Security
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34
Beach-Inspired Travel Goods
Beach-Inspired Travel Goods
Garrett Leight and RIMOWA Prepare for Vacation in a Fashionable Manner
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33
Natural Fiber Shell Suitcases
Natural Fiber Shell Suitcases
The PROJECTKIN KIN Carry-on Has a Biodegradable Exterior
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32
Galactic Hotel Room Stays
Galactic Hotel Room Stays
Hotels.com Imagines the Future of Space Travel and Tourism
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31
City-Themed Experiential Pop-Ups
City-Themed Experiential Pop-Ups
JAMNOLA Explores What Makes New Orleans So Special
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30
Minimalist Carry-On Suitcases
Minimalist Carry-On Suitcases
The FPM Bank Zip M Suitcase Has a Makrolon-Made Design
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29
Socially Distant Ski Vacations
Socially Distant Ski Vacations
Vrbo is Inviting Skiers to Book Their Very Own Private Mountain
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28
Passenger Aircraft Restaurants
Passenger Aircraft Restaurants
Singapore Airlines is Turning the A380 into a Pop-Up Restaurant
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27
Airplane Seat Wheelchairs
Airplane Seat Wheelchairs
The Row-1 Wheelchair System Makes Travel More Accessible
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26
Offset Business Class Seats
Offset Business Class Seats
The Conceptual Butterfly Aircraft Seat Reduces Passenger Interaction
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25
Personal Safety Travel Kits
Personal Safety Travel Kits
The Travel&StaySafe Kit Includes a Mask, Gloves, Gel and More
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24
Ready-Made Meal Vending Machines
Ready-Made Meal Vending Machines
Snapfresh Installs a Meal Vending Machine at Brisbane Airport
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23
Economy Class Sleeping Pods
Economy Class Sleeping Pods
The Air New Zealand 'Skynest' Offers Relaxation on Long-Haul Flights
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22
Two-in-One Perfume Bottles
Two-in-One Perfume Bottles
Aptar and Shiseido's Perfume Bottle Supports Home & On-the-Go Use
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21
Millennial-Friendly Modern Duffle Bags
Millennial-Friendly Modern Duffle Bags
Baboon to the Moon Boasts Various Chromatic Collections
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20
Under-Rock Hotel Promotions
Under-Rock Hotel Promotions
Those Looking to Avoid the Election Can Book Hotels.com's Cave Room
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19
Portable  Hand-Powered Espresso Machines
Portable Hand-Powered Espresso Machines
The Nanopresso Easily Provides Café Quality Espresso
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18
Hotel Pivoted Restaurant Rooms
Hotel Pivoted Restaurant Rooms
Hotel Stadt is Converting its Hotel Rooms into Pop-Up Restaurants
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17
Compact Beauty Travel Boxes
Compact Beauty Travel Boxes
The Beautifect Box is an All-in-One Beauty Studio with Lights & More
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16
Travel-Inspired Virtual Backgrounds
Travel-Inspired Virtual Backgrounds
Airbnb Shared a Series of Views to Transport People Outdoors
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15
Chic Ski-In-Ski-Out Hotels
Chic Ski-In-Ski-Out Hotels
Le Coucou is Part of the Meribel Resort in the Les Trois Vallées
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14
Urban Hanging Hotels
Urban Hanging Hotels
Jeep's Renegade Motel Promotes a Sky-High Staycation
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13
Royal Staycation Caravans
Royal Staycation Caravans
The Royal Caravan Replicates the Queen's Buckingham Palace Residence
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12
Globally Inspired Decor Boxes
Globally Inspired Decor Boxes
IKEA's Vacations in a Box Feature Items Curated by Destination
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11
Landlocked Surfing Pools
Landlocked Surfing Pools
The Surf Lakes Wave Pool Generates 2,000 Waves Per Hour
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10
Millennial-Friendly Branding Initiatives
Millennial-Friendly Branding Initiatives
The Samsonite Brand is Looking to Attract Millennials
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9
Compostable Personal Care Pods
Compostable Personal Care Pods
Eco Pods Offer an Alternative to Wasteful Single-Use Products
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8
Passenger-Separating Airplane Seats
Passenger-Separating Airplane Seats
The Aviointeriors 'Janus' Seat Helps with Physical Distancing
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7
Mobile Campsite Equipment
Mobile Campsite Equipment
Luno Brings #VanLife to All With its Portable and Durable Equipment
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6
Branded Safety Kits
Branded Safety Kits
The Essentials by Samsara Kit Shares Sought-After Protective Products
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5
Protective Travel Jumpsuits
Protective Travel Jumpsuits
Marta Scarampi is Reimagining Travel Apparel for the New Normal
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4
Hygiene-Focused Travel Kits
Hygiene-Focused Travel Kits
The Travel Safe Portable Hygiene Kit Was Made for Post-Pandemic Travel
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3
Safe Travel Kits
Safe Travel Kits
DFI's FlySafe Travel Kit Includes a Reusable Mask, Disposable Gloves & Wipes
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2
Elevated Upcycled Camping Pods
Elevated Upcycled Camping Pods
This Camping Pod at Culture Campsite Offers a Cozy Tent Alternative
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1
Post-Pandemic Hotel Concepts
Post-Pandemic Hotel Concepts
The Manser Practice Envisions the Future of Hotel Operation
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