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Urban Transit Graphics

For locals, public transit often feels like more of a dredge than a vibrant marker of urban culture, but designer Peter Dvorak’s ‘Transit Oriented’ project shows that cities’... (GALLERY)

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7.8 9 hr ago

Water-Collecting Tent Designs This Tent Features Built-in Grooves and a Reservoir with a Tap

Although it looks like your average camping accessory, this triangular, nostalgia-inducing camper actually doubles as a water-collecting tent. Anyone who has spent time in the great outdoors can... [More]

8.1 1 d ago

Intuitive Airport Navigation Hubs The 'XENO' Airport Communication System Personalizes Infor

It can be quite difficult to navigate an airport when you’re simply traveling through, so the ‘XENO’ Airport Communication System is intended to provide travelers with a means of... [More]

8.3 1 d ago

Autonomous Hotel-Roaming Robots 'Relay' is Japan's Prince Hotel's Newest Bell Boy

‘Relay,’ an autonomous robot has been hired as the newest bell boy at Japan’s Prince Hotel. The indoor delivery robot aims to permanently alter the hospitality industry by serving... [More]

7.4 2 d ago

Social Travel Tip Platforms The 'Tripblan' Travel Platform Connects Likeminded Travelers Together

Knowing where to go, what to see and how the have the best trip possible can be tricky so the ‘Tripblan’ travel platform is intended to provide users with access to information they... [More]

9.6 2 d ago

Hotel-Themed Pyjamas Claridge's Created Special Hotel Sleepwear Inspired by Its Art Deco Lobby

Inspired by the art deco-style floor of the Claridge’s lobby in London, British sleepwear designer Olivia von Halle created a striped hotel sleepwear set for hotel guests. The hotel-themed... [More]

9.3 4 d ago

Top 90 Game Trends in August From Magical Escape Rooms to Activist Card Games

August 2017 game trends reveal games that are immersive and experiential, as well as those that seek to teach players various skills, or about certain causes. One example of the former is the the... [More]

7.9 5 d ago

Top 40 Travel Ideas in August From Helicopter Hotel Rooms to Immersive Sci-Fi Hotels

From helicopter hotel rooms to immersive sci-fi hotels, the August 2017 travel trends reveal a growing demand for unique and off-beat accommodations. Indeed, in the age of Airbnb, staying in a basic... [More]

7.6 6 d ago

Themed Adult-Only Hotels 'Grand Portals Nous' Features Five Uniquely Themed Rooms

‘Grand Portals Nous’ is an adult-only hotel which features five themed rooms. Led by acclaimed Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, this five-star hotel is situated on the Balearic Islands... [More]

9.9 1 w ago

53 Traffic-Reducing Initiatives From Bluetooth Traffic Sensors to Lighted Pedestrian Crosswalks

Congested traffic is a problem that plagues almost every major city, but these traffic-reducing initiatives are working to solve this. Many cities like Montreal, Dubai and Paris are keen on... [More]

9.5 1 w ago

Temperature-Controlled Tent Designs The Crua Clan is a Series of Moduler Tents and Accessories

The Crua Clan is a modular tent design and set-up system that works to offer optimal camping conditions, no matter what the weather in the area it is set up in may be. The tents come in a series... [More]

8.2 1 w ago

Luxurious Adult-Only Hotels The 'Grand Hotel Portals Nous' Loans Its Guests a BMW for Their Stay

The ‘Grand Hotel Portals Nous’ is a luxury adult-only hotel in Spain’s Balearic Islands. With premium services and five uniquely-designed suites, the hotel is an oasis that will... [More]

5.1 1 w ago

Jail-Themed Thai Hotels The Sook Station Hotel Incarcerates Guests in Cells for the Night

Fans of Orange is the New Black or those who want to live out a fantasy to sleep in prison without actually getting incarcerated might be interested in the Sook Station Thai hotel in Bangkok. The... [More]

8.4 1 w ago

Airport Code Murals Delta and Artist Celyn Brazier Artfully Reimagined 133 Airport Codes

For the purposes of highlighting its global network, Delta had the artist Celyn Brazier illustrate 133 airport codes on a mural in Brooklyn. The vibrant piece of wall art represents all of the... [More]

6.7 1 w ago

Supernatural Sausage Events Bompas & Parr is Launching "The World’s First Sausage Séance"

Later this month at The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in London, Bompas & Parr will be holding an event that will present “the world’s first Sausage Séance.” The unusual... [More]

9.1 1 w ago

Self-Built Campers The Birch Sprig is a Camper Kit That People Can Put Together Themselves

The Birch Sprig offers an endearing design and easy set up for those seeking a small camper that is relatively easy to travel with. Whether simply camping or traveling around via car,... [More]

9 1 w ago

Bottomless Electric Aircraft The AJet-100 Is Cleaner, Greener and Features a Stunning Glass Floor

This electric aircraft concept is undoubtedly impressive for a number of reasons, both in terms of being environmentally friendly, and innovative in its experiential offering. Lee Rosario’s... [More]

6.7 1 w ago

Solar Eclipse Accommodation Contests The Airbnb Solar Eclipse Stay Celebrates the Monumental Event

The impending total solar eclipse will be the first that will be seen in the United States for the first time in 99 years, so the Airbnb Solar Eclipse Stay is being promoted by the brand to offer... [More]

6 1 w ago

Car Brand Travel Excursions The Land Rover Driving Adventures Merge Cars with Exciting Travel

The new Land Rover Driving Adventures have car enthusiasts covered when it comes to finding a trip that is right up their alley when it comes to satisfying their need for speed and exploration. The... [More]

4.9 1 d ago

Rugged Carbon Fiber Suitcases The Globe-Trotter Carbon Trolley Case Ensures Your Gear Never Breaks

Suitcases have to be able to handle the rough and tumble when it comes to travel, so the Globe-Trotter Carbon Trolley Case is designed to ensure this is always a constant capability. The suitcase is... [More]

3.9 2 d ago

Diversity-Promoting Football Iniatives The CFL Has Launched a 'Diversity is Strength' Campagin

These diversity-promoting football t-shirts from the ‘Canadian Football League’ aim to celebrate the contribution of players from different cultures and races. The CFL had plans to... [More]

3.7 3 d ago

Urban Transit Graphics 'Transit Oriented' Contains Detailed Posters of Public Transport Vehicles

For locals, public transit often feels like more of a dredge than a vibrant marker of urban culture, but designer Peter Dvorak’s ‘Transit Oriented’ project shows that cities’... [More]

4.6 1 w ago

Photo-Based Travel Apps Lonely Planet's 'Trips' is Like an Instagram for Vacation Spots

Lonely Planet’s ‘Trips’ is a streamlined platform where travel enthusiasts can find inspiration for future adventures while also sharing their own. The Instagram-inspired design... [More]

3.8 1 w ago

Bike-Share Rewards Programs Spin Local Offers Seattle Riders Discounts at Local Businesses

Spin Local is a new incentive program from bike-sharing startup Spin. The program was just rolled out in Seattle and is meant to encourage riders to visit local businesses. When users see a poster... [More]

3.9 1 w ago

Sidewalk-Inspired Tea Sets This Portuguese Porcelain Line Was Inspired by Cobblestone Mosaics

Strong relationships exist between all types and scales of design, with this being demonstrated very beautifully in this Portuguese porcelain collection. Called ‘Calçada Portuguesa,’... [More]

Whimsical Excursion

Pop culture franchises take center stage with themed family cruises

Implications - With parents looking for travel packages that provide entertainment options for the whole family, cruise brands are leveraging iconic pop cultural franchises to create once-in-a-lifetime family vacations that take escapism to the next level with fantasy and fairy-tale themes. This progression highlights the continued influence of the nostalgia cycle on travel and specifically, among parents and within the realm of family travel. [More]

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