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Editor’s Letter

the future of travel

Hotels will set the social agenda • For generations, the hotel industry has excelled and innovated in areas like food and design. But in the 21st century, that is no longer enough. More and more, new hotels and hospitality brands are focusing on big issues that hold importance to informed global citizens—like conservation, sustainability, education, inclusivity, and community. Many in this growing breed of properties derive their very identity from their commitment to these singular causes. The result: a totally new blueprint for what a hotel can be and a way for us all to become better, more responsible travelers. mary holland

09 BIG BRANDS will rethink the very MEANING of HOSPITALITY

10 THE METAVERSE will only MAKE US TRAVEL MORE • Wandering the cityscape of Hong Kong in a headset is a reminder that nothing beats exploring places and meeting people IRL

13 There will be PARKS on EVERY CORNER

14 Tomorrow’s hospitality leaders will break the mold • A spate of educational programs and institutions aimed at creating a more diverse workforce is changing the face of the industry

INCLUSIVITY will TRANSFORM the INDUSTRY • These five leaders are making meaningful changes to ensure that travel is for everyone

20 TRAVELERS will PROTECT the PLACES that MATTER MOST • Using boats that already sail the Great Barrier Reef, a new citizen science project hopes to preserve one of the world’s most treasured places

22 SLEEPER TRAINS will make a COMEBACK

Our gear will be smarter • With upcycled materials and high-tech upgrades, these companies are helping us travel better

Aviation will get a makeover • In their quest to make flying more sustainable, airlines are investing in new fuels—and a fresh look

34 AIR TRAVEL will be GLAMOROUS AGAIN

36 SPACE TOURISM will TAKE OFF • The French company Orbite is turning our growing appetite for extraterrestrial exploration into a luxury experience

42 CRUISE PORTS will go GREEN

43 GHOST TOWNS will LIVE AGAIN

44 Cities will float • At this moment in time, it feels more crucial than ever to rethink tomorrow’s cities

46 FINDING an ECO HOTEL will be EASIER THAN EVER • The hospitality portfolio Beyond Green is helping environmentally minded guests choose the best place to stay

48 into the wild • From wetlands to desert, the landscapes of Argentina are some of the most arresting and varied in South America. But the country’s potential has often been ignored, and its resources exploited. Now, with the help of a group of determined environmentalists and a conservation model imported from Africa, these places are going back into the wild

49 ON TRACK

URBAN LEGEND • Rotterdam was taken down to the studs during World War II. Three quarters of a century later, Europe’s largest port town has rebuilt itself, earning a new image as a city of the future

51 THE SLOW REVEAL • After decades of restricting travel, Saudi Arabia has begun to share its treasures with the world

time of the wolf • On Canada’s remote Kaska Coast, citizen scientists are the first to study an elusive species of Arctic canines

53 IN THE LAND OF GIANTS • Australia’s Daintree rain forest is one of the longest continuously occupied regions on Earth. Now descendants of those who lived there...