Top 40 Travel Ideas in October

From Assistive Airport Robots to Travel-Focused Hoodies

— October 30, 2016 — World
From robots that help travelers carry out different tasks in the airport to specially designed hoodies that protect valuables, the October 2016 travel trends demonstrate a focus on both accessibility and safety.

In recent years, there has been a major push to make travel more accessible to consumers of all ages and abilities. For instance, London's Heathrow recently retrained its staff to help passengers suffering from dementia. Similarly, Hitachi's EMIEW customer service robot has been installed in Tokyo's Haneda airport to help those who may be in need of assistance.

Beyond accessibility, the October 2016 travel trends also reveal an ongoing focus on safety. More specifically, there is a trend towards protective garments that can be used to keep valuables safe from thieves. Such garments include the Koala Hoodie, which includes a passport-sized pocket and Modulor denim, which is designed for hiding essential items.
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Riverside Livestream Contests
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Pioneering Woman-Celebrating Apps
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Solo Travel Reward Programs
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Transcontinental Recreational Trails
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Urban Discovery Passes
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Email-Scouring Travel Apps
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Easythingy's Smart Bots Turns Your Emails Into Actionable Cards
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Charter Flight Booking Apps
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This App Allows Sentient Jet Passengers to Quickly Book Private Travel
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Wanderlust Email Apps
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Qantas is Changing Out-of-Office Emails from Boring to Travel-Inspiring
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Hotel-Finding Text Services
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This AI-Powered Chat Bot Helps Travellers Find the Best Hotel Options
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Personal Tour Guide Apps
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Ventoura Helps Solo Travelers Meet Friends While Abroad
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Assistive Airport Robots
Assistive Airport Robots
Hitachi's 'EMIEW' Robot Helps Travelers at Haneda International Airport
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Priority Seating Badges
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This TfL Badge and Card Campaign Support Those With Hidden Disabilities
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Rejuvenating Yoga Retreats
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The Travel Yogi Service is Ideal For Solo Women Travelers
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Geographically Accurate Subway Maps
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This Map of the London Tube Details Transportation Routes
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Face-Focused Travel Cosmetics
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This Ursa Major Set of Skin Care for Travel is Ultra-Compact
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Drone Transport Baggage
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Think Tank Photo's New Bags are Designed to Carry Drones on Flights
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Productive Halal Retreats
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This Halal Travel Service Combines Travel With Spiritual Growth
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Beer-Paired Airline Ads
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Geo-Targeted Social Travel Apps
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Patriotic Welcome Kits
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Humorous Office Vacation Ads
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Virgin Atlantic Prompts Viewers to Get Away from Work During Holidays
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Luxury Luggage Lines
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The Bugaboo Boxer's Steering is Inspired By Stroller Systems
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Voice-Controlled Hotel Suites
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This High-Tech Hotel Integrates Siri for Hands-Free Room Control
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Discreet Denim Clothes
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These Clothes Were Designed to Ensure the Safety of Belongings in Travel
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Dementia-Friendly Airports
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Heathrow Airport Marks World Alzheimers Day with New Policies
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Traveling P2P Courier Services
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Travel Startup Grabr Helps You Earn Money On Your Journey
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Split Personality Travel Posters
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Expedia is Encouraging Travelers to Discover the 'Vegas You'
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Travel-Focused Hoodies
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This Multi-Functional Apparel Keeps Valuables Safe and Its Wearer Warm
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Interactive Street Food Guides
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Expedia Created London's Ultimate Street Food Guide
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Manta Ray Resorts
Manta Ray Resorts
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Give Guests the Chance to Swim with Manta Rays
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Plasticless Eco Resorts
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Lohagarh Fort Resort is an Eco-Friendly Getaway Near Jaipur
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Trailer Compound Hotels
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This Hotel Was Made from What Was Once a Rooftop Car Park
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Pop-Up Aquarium Exhibits
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The 'Tetra Tranquility Tank' is an Installation in the London Underground
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Anime-Themed Capsule Hotels
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This Women-Only Hotel Features Anime Men Next to the Beds
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Versatile Travel Gadgets
Versatile Travel Gadgets
The TripMate Titan is a Travel Router, a Device Charger and More
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Space-Saving Train Seats
Space-Saving Train Seats
PriestmanGoode's Seat Design Can Increase Capacity by 30 Percent
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Hyper-Connected Hotels
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This Integrated Hotel Was Designed to Target the Millennial Demographic
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City-Sized Cruise Ships
City-Sized Cruise Ships
The Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship 'Harmony of the Seas' is Astounding
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Multi-Functional Travel Backpacks
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This Backpack Makes Packing for Short Trips Much More Convenient
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