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In-Flight Networking

Airport lounges are updated to facilitate social exchange

Implications - Business travel has become so much more than clocking in hours overseas. As workers begin to realize the opportunities of travel, they're more willing, and even more enthusiastic, to partake. In addition to making the travel experience more hospitable, airlines and airports are now providing spaces for working, networking and social interaction to appeal to a new class of traveler.
Workshop Question - What relationship does your corporate culture have with the mobility of its employees?
Trend Themes
1. In-flight Networking - The trend of in-flight networking is taking over airports and airlines as a new class of traveler wants to work and socialize while traveling.
2. Luxurious Airport Lounges - Luxurious airport lounges are becoming a trend as brands like Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport are offering multisensory, sculptural lounges for travelers.
3. Travel Apps for Business Professionals - Travel apps for young professionals are becoming key to help make new work connections and explore destinations while on business trips.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry can benefit from providing new networking and social spaces in airports and on airlines to attract new classes of travelers.
2. Luxury Retail Industry - The luxury retail industry can benefit from providing luxurious experiences in new airport lounges that combine art and nature.
3. Technology Industry - The technology industry can benefit from creating travel apps for business professionals who want to work and explore destinations while out of town.
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Featured Examples

Exploratory Airport Lounges
Exploratory Airport Lounges
The Centurion Lounge at San Francisco Airport is a Multisensory Space
The luxurious and ultramodern American Express Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport is a stunning and sprawling perk for Centurion cardholders. Boasting a two-storey layout with... MORE
Rejuvenating Airport Parks
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JetBlue's Rooftop Park is Designed to Lift Travelers' Moods
The result of a collaboration between JetBlue and architecture/design firm Gensler, this rooftop park on JFK International Airport is designed to make the airport experience less miserable and... MORE
In-Flight Networking Apps
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Virgin America's Here on Biz App Connects Travellers in the Sky
The ‘Here on Biz’ app from Virgin America is calling itself the first “geo-aware rolodex,” making it easy to conduct in-flight social networking. To get started on Here on... MORE
Sci-Fi Airport Lounges
Sci-Fi Airport Lounges
The Koltsovo Airport VIP Lounge Boasts a Futuristic Interior Design
The Koltsovo Airport VIP Lounge by Nefaresearch embraces a futuristic interior design aesthetic. The communal space marries luxury with sculptural furnishings that resemble something one would see... MORE
Business-Based Travel Apps
Business-Based Travel Apps
The 'Jambo' App Helps Business Travelers Connect While Out of Town
‘Jambo’ is a new mobile application that helps business travelers connect with other professionals on the go. While there are a number of apps designed to help travelers socialize, Jambo... MORE
VIP Lounge-Booking Apps
VIP Lounge-Booking Apps
The LoungeBuddy App Helps Air Travelers Get Airport Lounge Access
This travel app gives you airport lounge access at airports all around the world. Perfect for frequent fliers and VIP lounge regulars, the LoungeBuddy app helps you make a booking and improve your... MORE

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