The Future Laboratory

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Future Forecast 2017: Travel and Hospitality

As the year comes to an end, LS:N Global looks at the nascent trends and behaviour that will be shaping the travel and hospitality sector over the next 12 months.

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Marketing & Branding

Luxury Futures 2016: Part 1

The very concept of luxury is under attack as consumers grow tired of brands talking about heritage and demand a more inspiring vision.

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North America

Preview: Airbnb Backlash

Global – Peer-to-peer accommodation service Airbnb’s rapid growth is causing friction with both local communities and the hotel industry.

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Travel & Hospitality

Airbnb Backlash

The peer-to-peer home rental service's growth is causing friction with both local communities and the hotel industry.

McKinley Avenue property on OneFineStay, US

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Travel & Hospitality

Staying power

Paris – French hotel group Accor has bought sharing economy house rental company OneFineStay for £117m.

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Food & Drink

Vietnam Market

As Southeast Asia increases in affluence, Vietnam is becoming a focal area for luxury brands to establish themselves in the region. In a country that will be one of the five fastest-growing economies in the run-up to 2050, your brand can enter the area today, to appeal to these new affluent consumers tomorrow.