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What’s Trending

01/ On Google

• “Revenge Travel” trended 350%+ this week, after multiple journalists reported the movement has been dying down.

02/ With Media

• This week, media were interested in all things fall, from the states with the best festivities to ideal destinations to view fall foliage. They were also interested in unique speakeasies, luxury wellness in Europe, and the best spas for girlfriend getaways.

• Bloomberg introduced the Two-Night Minimum column, highlighting cities' most note-worthy spots destinations of then, now, and next.

03/ In the Zeitgeist

• Phrases ‘rizz’ and ‘simp’ have been added to the Merriam Webster dictionary amid their popularity on social media and with Gen Z.

• A movie about OceanGate is in the works, backed up by the producer of ‘The Blackening’. The film is set to be part of MindRiot’ documentary series project.

• Zoom is introducing a document-like feature in 2024, in an effort to compete with Google and Microsoft. Similar to Google Docs, users will be able to collaborate in real time, but with the added benefit of AI.

• Spotify premium will now include access to over +150,000 audio books, giving listeners up to 15 hours of monthly content.

Industry Insights

• A new study done by tour guide travel company Intrepid claims that travel as we know it could become extinct by 2040 if we do not take action against climate change.

• Recent data shows that ‘revenge travel’ may be coming to an end, with intentions to travel dropping around the globe.

• Austria’s state railway ÖBB introduced a new fleet of night trains with a focus on solo travelers and sleep.

• Michelin Guide, announced that it will begin implementing ratings for hotels in addition to the restaurant rankings they are known for. The first list of hotels will be revealed in a ceremony during the first half of 2024

• Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, hotels in Paris have reported a 300% price increase, with 45% of properties already booked.

• Finland is the first country to introduce digital passports. The technology is only available on one flight, but aims to expand to make air travel easier.

• France has been overwhelmed with an outbreak of bedbugs across Paris from Charles de Gaulle airport to the Paris metro, high-speed trains, movie theaters, and more.

• Loews Hotels is introducing an Adventurous Eaters menu at select locations to offer children the chance to branch out from the typical kids menu and experience cuisines that are in line with the destinations they’re visiting.

• West Maui County Mayor Richar Bissen announced a phased reopening plan starting Sunday, October 8th.

• Visitors will be allowed access from The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, south to Kahana Villa.

• DiscoverEU is giving away free Europe travel passes to residents of the European Union born in the year 2005. Winners will win a travel pass that will allow them to travel across the continent for a maximum of 30 days from March 2024 to May of 2025.

• Lifestyle hotels are rising in popularity, with an expected 23% to make up the total number of hotels by 2025.

• JetBlue is now offering free Uber rides to travelers who experience flight delays or cancellations in an effort to ensure a positive customer experience.

The Good

• BeReal, the social media app that encourages users to post unfiltered content, is looking for its first worldwide brand ambassador. The winner must convince the brand they’re the “realest person on earth” by proving they have nothing to hide.