As the July 2017 travel trends reveal, consumers are increasingly looking beyond basic hotels when they book accommodations abroad.
While hostels have always been a cheaper alternative to hotels, many consumers are looking for even more affordable options. For instance, Singapore's Met A Space Pods offer a number of luxury tech amenities inside tiny sleeping pods. Similarly, the Pangea Pod Hotel in Whistle provides ski buffs with a tiny, but affordable, place to spend the night.
Of course, not all alternative accommodations involve sleeping in tight quarters. As the July 2017 travel trends reveal, consumers are also looking to maximize their travel time by sleeping while en route to their next location. As a result, sleeper trains like the ones found on the Belmond Andean Explorer have become a popular option.
Top 40 Travel Ideas in July

39
Travel Door Alarms
The Lewis N. Clark Travel Door Alarm Provides Peace of Mind on the Go

38
Transportable Hotel Rooms
The Hyperloop Hotel Concept Moves Hotel Rooms Between Cities

37
Yacht-Style Hotels Rooms
New York's Public Hotel Boasts Simple Rooms "Like Cabins on a Yacht"
36
VR Train Tours
The Grand Journey from Bombay Sapphire Takes Guests on a Virtual Tour
35
Canadian Pod Hotels
The Pangea Hotel in Whistler Will Take Cues from Japanese Capsule Hotels
34
Lavish Sleeper Trains
The Belmond Andean Explorer is a Luxury Hotel Inside a Train
33
Campsite Rental Services
Tentrr is Like Airbnb for Spending a Night Under the Stars
32
Space-Themed Sleeping Pods
'Met A Space Pods' are the World's Tiniest Hotel Rooms
31
Expanding Carry-On Suitcases
The 'XTEND' Suitcase Shifts Size to Shrink or Grow as You Need
30
Nature-Focused Hotel Rebrands
The Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan Presents the Chain's New Image
29
Travel-Themed Selfie Walls
The #DeltaDatingWall Presents a Photo-Op for Online Daters
28
Cartoon-Themed Luggage
The New Minions Suitcase Collection from Away is Chic Yet Adorable
27
Cruise Ship Water Parks
Dr. Seuss WaterWorks is a Whimsical Water Park Aboard the Carnival Horizon
26
In-Airport Gaming Stations
Nintendo Opened a Free Gaming Area in Kansai International Airport
25
Customizable Minibar Packages
Marriott is Giving Guests More Choice on What's in Hotel Minibars
24
Fitness-Focused Cruises
Blue World Offers Health-Minded Individuals Relaxing and Rewarding Trips
23
Millennial-Only River Cruises
'U by Uniworld' is Exclusively for Those 21 to 45 Years of Age
22
Historic Mexican Guest Houses
The Ignacia Guest House Offers a Luxurious Home-Like Environment
21
National Park Bandanas
These National Park Bandanas Act as Stylish Wearable Maps
20
Surprise Travel Platforms
'Weekendia' Offers Travel Trips That are Revealed Just Before Departure
19
Implanted Microchip Tickets
Transit Operator SJ is Testing Ticket Validation via NFC Microchips
18
Cryptocurrency Airline Payments
Peach Aviation Now Lets Travelers Pay with Bitcoin for Flights
17
Nomadic Finance Apps
The Combine App Makes Banking Easier for Frequent Travellers and Expats
16
Impermeable Exploration Luggage
The Front Runner Monsoon Bag is Both Water and Dustproof
15
Smart Hotel Rooms
Best Western is Experimenting with Adding Amazon Dot to Suites
14
Travel Community Magazines
Airbnb Launched a Global Travel Magazine Called 'Airbnbmag'
13
Wine-Themed Motels
The June Motel Promotes Wine and Wellness
12
Inflatable In-Flight Hammocks
'Fly Legs Up' Hammocks Make Long-Haul Coach Flights More Bearable
11
Real-Time Translation Apps
Hostelworld's App Now Includes a 'Speak the World' Feature
10
Spontaneous Flight Deals
Lufthansa Surprise Will Fly You to an Unknown Destination at a Discount
9
Disney Character Deck Parties
Disney Cruises' Marvel Day at Sea Brings Marvel Characters to Life
8
Hospitality Concierge Smartphones
Momo is a Mobile Concierge for International Travellers
7
Cruise Ship Music Festivals
'Anchored 2017' is a Floating Festival Hosted by Unique Cruise
6
Self-Boarding Airport Systems
JetBlue is Testing a Paperless, Facial Recognition Boarding System
5
Suitcase Drop-Off Services
Ebco Cloak's Suitcase Storage Lets Travelers Drop Bags at Shops & Cafes
4
Multisensory Cruise Ship Lounges
Ponant's Blue Eye Lounge is Accented With Interactive Tech
3
Refugee Homeshare Programs
Airbnb's Open Homes Connects Refugees with Short-Term Living Spaces
2
Caribbean Cruise Festivals
The Holy Ship! Tour Will Allow EDM Fans to Travel to a Private Island
1
Solar Eclipse-Focused Cruises
The Royal Caribbean Total Eclipse Cruise Sails on August 20
Related Ideas
Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts
The Capsule Luggage Solves a Number of Suitcase Pain Points
Inflatable Four-Season Tents
The EXØD AIR STATION POD-01 Has 45-Square-Feet of Space
Family-Sized Camping Vans
The Volkswagen 2025 Grand California Has a Spacious Interior
In-Gym Hotels
GymNation Launched a First-of-Its-Kind "Hotel" for Gym-Goers in Dubai
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Book-Themed Home Decor Collections
June St. George Debuts the Eloise Collection
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Luxuriously Appointed Camping Trailers
The Lume Caravan Maximizes Comfort and Capability
Tennis-Ball-Themed Hotel Suites
IHG Presents the ‘IHG Rally Room' for Tennis Fans
Exotically Refurbished Hotels
The Pelican Hotel Displays Unique Room Aesthetics
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Luxury Designer Train Journeys
Christian Dior Launched the ‘Riveria Express’ in Cannes
Mental Health-Friendly Homes
Hong Kong's Playpod Sanctuary is Functional and Healing
Multipurpose Children's Pillows
Kid Cubes are the Playful Pillows Every Child Will Love
Cheese-Themed Retreats
The Cheez-It® Escape is the Ultimate Snack-Lover’s Stay
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Cinema-Inspired Hotel Packages
The St. Regis Hotel Boasts the Cinematic Experience Room Package
Exclusive Olympic Viewing Events
Airbnb Icons Invites Guests to Experience the Paris 2024 Olympics
Expanding Camper Van Concepts
The Chery Journeo Concept Camper Van Supports Comfy Living
Women-Only Travel Adventures
Intrepid Travel Offers Expeditions for All-Women Groups
Travel-Ready Backpacks
Jansport is Debuting its First Travel Pack the 'Venture Pack System'
Sustainable Silk Accessories
Emily's Pillow Launches Beauty-Enhancing Sleep Products in Canada
Modernized Toronto Hotels
The Union Hotel Boasts Local Inspiration and Historic Charm
Pop-Up Cubic Truck Campers
The Ovrlnd Bivy is Ready to Be Customized with Your Choice of Gear
Unique Resort Vacations
'All-Inclusive' by Marriott Bonvoy Destinations Features Diverse Offerings
Fitted Sleeping Bag Comforters
LUNO Elevates Car Camping with Its New Versatile Offering
AI-Powered Travel Planning
Travel AI - Trip Creator Crafts Personalized Itineraries Effortlessly
Calming Workspace Productivity Pods
The Kabin Privacy Pods Support Wellbeing at Work
Insightful AI Travel Planners
Tripadvisor's 'Trips' Platform Unveiled Themed Itineraries
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups
Celine's Zhangyuan Pop-Up Brings French Riviera Magic to Shanghai
Accessible Train Fleet Designs
VIA Rail Canada Has Introduced a Cutting-Edge Fleet of Trains
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Exclusive Travel Promotions
Expedia Group is Offering Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Deals
Hotel Portfolio Expansions
Destination by Hyatt Enters Canada with Hotel X Toronto
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Personalized AI Holiday Planning
Planitly Learns Users Interests to Curate the Perfect Getaway
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
Bubble Planet Creates a Sensory Journey with Distinct Bubble Rooms
Lunar Lander-Inspired Tents
The Kudhva Kanvas K-Tent is Made with Recycled Aluminum
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Festive Hotel Experiences
W Toronto's Festive Events Offer Elegance and Indulgence
Hospitality-Inspired Pajama Capsules
Four Seasons Unveils its 'Hotel Pajamas Collection'
Public Transit-Themed Swimwear
Transport for London and Budgy Smuggler Partnered on a Collection
Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings
The Equinox Sleep Lab Unlocks the Future of Sleep Tourism
Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides
GetYourGuide Debuts a Campaign for Curated Parisian Experiences
Personality-Matched Luggage Collections
Airs Debuts Personality Quiz-Based Travel Gear for 2025
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
TV Show-Inspired Jet Itineraries
Four Seasons' Private Jet Itinerary is the White Lotus-Inspired
Backcountry 4x4 Camping Vans
The Storyteller Crew Mode Camper Van Has Space for Five Inside
Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays
Airbnb Presents Prince’s Purple Rain House Experience
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Unique City-Based Culinary Tours
Tasty Tours Expands Its Lavish Culinary Tour Offerings in Toronto
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Luxury Outwear Programs
ModernHaus SoHo and Canada Goose Partner for a Unique Experience
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Lounges
1 Hotel Toronto Introduces the 'Folklore Lounge'
Solo Travel Bundles
Priceline's Solo Explorer Curates a 5-Day Itinerary with an AI Assistant
March Break Hotel Offers
Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Offer Canadians the Most During March Break
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
Engaging Airline Platforms
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Launches a New Travel Well Platform
International Experiential Tours
The EF Ultimate Break Tours Target Gen Z and Millennials
Immersive Women-Targeted Travel Tours
EF Go Ahead Tours Launched Women Only Solo Tours
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Spacious On-the-Road Homes
Minimaliste Designs the Nomad Tiny House for Off-Grid Adventures
In-Hotel Human Dog Beds
Plufls and Staypineapple Announced a Human and Dog Bed Swap on April 1st
Packable Camp Pillows
The Luno Packable Camp Pillow is Comfortable and Lightweight
Adventure-Enthused Travel Promotions
Intrepid Launches its 2025 'Big Sale' for Global Exploration
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences
Hilton Has Announced an Exclusive Partnership with AutoCamp
Parkside Luggage Pop-Ups
BÉIS Camp is Popping Up Near Four National Parks
Solo Travel Matchmakers
EF Ultimate Break's Travel BFF Matchmaker Program Connects Gen Z
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Sleep Product Discounts
Sleep Deals Finds Weekly Discounts on Top Sleep Products
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Affordable Luxury Vacations
Sunwing Vacations and Hyatt Partner for the Benefit of Canadians
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Stylish Airport Lounges
Virgin Atlantic Introduces 'The Clubhouse' for a Multisensory Experience
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
World Tourism Day Promotions
PLAY Airlines Celebrates Travel and Cultural Exchange
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Travel-Focused Rebranding Initiatives
TravelPerk Evolves into a Travel and Expense Solution
Relaxation-Centric Cozy Tiny Homes
Plume Designs the New Cosmos Model with Spacious Interiors
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
AI Travel Cost Predictions
Trip Budget Builds Customized Itineraries Aligned to Your Finances
End-of-Summer Getaway Suites
The Re-Treat Suite Helps Families Escape Before the Start of Autumn
Efficient Travel Planners
Travel Stash Enables Users to Plan Trips in Under a Minute
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Collaborative Travel Planners
Let’s Trip Simplifies Planning With Itineraries, Lists, And More
VR Horror Hotel Experiences
Dracula's Hotel is an Immersive and Transportive Test of Fear
English Countryside Retreats
Pitchup Offers Accommodations Inspired by the World of Austen Novels
Apartment-Concept Boutique Hotels
Sonder at The Liberty Offers Modern Comfort in Toronto
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
Sleek Luggage Capsules
Tumi's Fall 2024 Line Boasts New Voyageur Leather & 19 Degree Frame Designs
Cruise Wellness Retreats
Cunard and Harper’s Bazaar Unveil the 'Wellness at Sea' Program
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Long-Haul Flight Toys
Turkish Airlines Created My Travel Buddy for Young Travelers
Modern Rock-Themed Hotels
The Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ontario Offers a Music-Inspired Stay
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
Extravagant Catalan Hotels
SLS Barcelona will Open its Doors April 2025
Instant Trip Planners
Moon Trip Generates Quick Itineraries, Hotels, and Activities
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Spring-Inspired Hotel Offerings
The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Features a Curated Springtime Stay
Smart Travel Companions
Polarsteps Helps You Plan, Track, and Share Every Travel Experience
Escorted Group Travel Providers
Solos Expands to US Market to Offer Tailored Experiences
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Travel Planning Platforms
Tripadvancer Helps Plan Trips with Maps, Recommendations, and More
Trip Planning Platforms
Pogo Travel Helps You Plan, Save, And Share Personalized Adventures
Backpacker-Connecting Travel Apps
Cotravel Brings Backpackers from Around the Globe Together
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Travel Connection Platforms
Share Trips Connects Travelers, Eases Group Planning, and Splits Costs
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Brazil-Specific Guided Tours
Air Canada Vacations Launched 'The Brazil Tours Program'
Personalized Travel Matching
Rakun Sensory Sanctuary Quiz Finds Your Ideal Travel Destination
Local Craft-Incorporated Hotel Redesigns
Holloway Li Reimagined the Interiors of the Puro Hotel
Simple Vacation Planners
Build Tailored Vacation Packages and Book in One Click with Trameter
All-Inclusive Airline Promotions
Transat Offers All-Inclusive Vacation Packages
Group Trip Travel Features
Video-Based Travel Planning Platform Steller Adds More Convenience
Carefully Vetted Homestays
Adventure Homestay Connects Travelers to Host Families
Student-Targeted Trip Promotions
Busbud will Offer Seven Students a Year of Free Transportation
Youthful Backpack Collections
Travel Blue is Unveiling a New Backpack Line Marketed Toward Gen Z
Sleep Hygiene Series
Westin & goop’s Sleep Training for Grown-Ups Helps Travelers Rest Better
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Interest-Specific AI travel
With Itinerary.today, travelers can create bespoke travel itineraries
Personalized Itinerary Creation
AI Travel Planner by Planify Creates Hour-by-Hour Travel Plans
Small Group Adventure Initiatives
Exodus Adventure Travels Partners with Priority Pass
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels
Marcel Wanders Designs the Kimpton BEM Hotel in Budapest
Organized Travel Planning
Tripplanss Organize Your Trip Details All in One Place
South American Sightseeing Tours
Air Canada Vacations Introduced Guided Tours to Chile
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Travel Rewards Platforms
Hostel Hop Unites Travelers with Rewards, Insights, and Engagement
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire