Top 50 World Trends in October

From Low-Impact Floating Backpacks to Beer-Tasting Train Tours

This October 2018 world trend list highlights globalization and the importance of travel. The eclectic round-up features products like comfort-inducing advanced ergonomic pillows that enhance the in-flight napping experience and low-impact floating backpacks that assure individuals are not strained during a full-day hiking adventure.

This recap is not only concerned with product innovation, however. The October 2018 world examples provide suggestions for valuable cultural immersion as well. This not only gives soon-to-be travelers a good idea of what experiences are available abroad. It also offers inspiration for hospitality businesses in bringing about an authentic experience for visitors. From opportunities for beer-tasting train tours to drag queen cruise ships, consumers are ever more likely to opt-in for an entertaining experience that is interactive, unique and well-planned.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 90%
Activity 91%
Freshness 8%
Wanderlust-Sparking Around-the-World Journeys
CATEGORY
Autos
Wanderlust-Sparking Around-the-World Journeys
History-Preserving Hotels
CATEGORY
World
History-Preserving Hotels
Human Connection Hotel Suites
CATEGORY
World
Human Connection Hotel Suites
Connective Dining Incentives
CATEGORY
World
Connective Dining Incentives
Collaborative Street Vendor Apparel
CATEGORY
Marketing
Collaborative Street Vendor Apparel
Inspiring Travel Video Apps
CATEGORY
World
Inspiring Travel Video Apps
Motorsport Track Hotels
CATEGORY
Autos
Motorsport Track Hotels
Eco-Friendly Yoga Travel Mats
CATEGORY
Eco
Eco-Friendly Yoga Travel Mats
Authentic Latin Restaurant Hybrids
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Authentic Latin Restaurant Hybrids
Adventurous Travel Socialization Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Adventurous Travel Socialization Apps
Aerodynamic Car-Friendly Luggage
CATEGORY
World
Aerodynamic Car-Friendly Luggage
Drag Queen Cruise Ships
CATEGORY
World
Drag Queen Cruise Ships
Inclusive Content Digital Platforms
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Inclusive Content Digital Platforms
Large-Scale Ocean Cleanup Projects
CATEGORY
Autos
Large-Scale Ocean Cleanup Projects
Durable High-Tech Luggage
CATEGORY
World
Durable High-Tech Luggage
Packable Lightweight Jackets
CATEGORY
Eco
Packable Lightweight Jackets
Social Media Luggage Giveaways
CATEGORY
World
Social Media Luggage Giveaways
International Cuisine Pronunciation Guides
CATEGORY
Marketing
International Cuisine Pronunciation Guides
Millennial-Focused Cruise Tours
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Millennial-Focused Cruise Tours
Curated Travel Services
CATEGORY
Tech
Curated Travel Services
AR Carry-On Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
AR Carry-On Apps
Portable Secure VPN Routers
CATEGORY
Tech
Portable Secure VPN Routers
Advanced Travel Multitools
CATEGORY
Unique
Advanced Travel Multitools
Ultra-Skinny Tall Towers
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Ultra-Skinny Tall Towers
3D-Printed Designer Figurines
CATEGORY
Art & Design
3D-Printed Designer Figurines
Outdoor Adventure Travel Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Outdoor Adventure Travel Apps
Motivational Male-Focused Digital Platforms
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Motivational Male-Focused Digital Platforms
Beer-Tasting Train Tours
CATEGORY
World
Beer-Tasting Train Tours
Culturally Diverse Food Offerings
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Culturally Diverse Food Offerings
P2P Travel Nightlife Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
P2P Travel Nightlife Apps
Protective Bulletproof Backpacks
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Protective Bulletproof Backpacks
Fashion Label-Branded Afternoon Tea
CATEGORY
Luxury
Fashion Label-Branded Afternoon Tea
Inflight Oktoberfest Beers
CATEGORY
World
Inflight Oktoberfest Beers
VR Airline Entertainment Systems
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
VR Airline Entertainment Systems
Mexico-Celebrating Beer Cans
CATEGORY
World
Mexico-Celebrating Beer Cans
Sleek Contemporary Hawaiian Hotels
CATEGORY
World
Sleek Contemporary Hawaiian Hotels
Sculptural Digital Advertising Boards
CATEGORY
Marketing
Sculptural Digital Advertising Boards
Plastic-Eating Fungi Breakthroughs
CATEGORY
Eco
Plastic-Eating Fungi Breakthroughs
Low-Impact Floating Backpacks
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Low-Impact Floating Backpacks
Celebratory Cannabis Legalization Campaigns
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Celebratory Cannabis Legalization Campaigns
Advanced Ergonomic Travel Pillows
CATEGORY
World
Advanced Ergonomic Travel Pillows
Settler-Themed Glamping Experiences
CATEGORY
World
Settler-Themed Glamping Experiences
Apocalyptic Pollution-Detecting Sweaters
CATEGORY
Eco
Apocalyptic Pollution-Detecting Sweaters
Adventure Travel Suitcase Backpacks
CATEGORY
World
Adventure Travel Suitcase Backpacks
French Contemporary Rustic Hotels
CATEGORY
Art & Design
French Contemporary Rustic Hotels
Retro 80s Airbnb Rentals
CATEGORY
World
Retro 80s Airbnb Rentals
Total Support Travel Cushions
CATEGORY
World
Total Support Travel Cushions
Artistically Colorful Desk Organizers
CATEGORY
Eco
Artistically Colorful Desk Organizers
Physical Modification Exhibitions
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Physical Modification Exhibitions

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