Solarpunk and Tourism: a Weak Signal to Monitor

Solarpunk was born as a strand of speculative fiction, but today it has evolved into a cultural movement that imagines a positive future where technology, nature, and communities live in balance.It is an optimistic, almost rebellious vision that stands in contrast to “climate doomerism,” promoting biophilic aesthetics, green architecture, and regenerative community practices. But what […]

Neurodivergent Travellers are a Trend We Cannot Ignore

Tourism is undergoing a profound transformation: the focus is no longer only on physical accessibility, but also on cognitive and emotional inclusion. More and more neurodivergent travellers – people on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, dyslexia, or other neurological differences – are asking for experiences designed for their specific needs. Far from being a marginal […]

The Lifecycle of Tourism Trends: from Seed to Mainstream

Introduction. From Signal to Phenomenon A tourism trend never appears out of nowhere. Before a theme reaches the pages of newspapers or destination catalogues, it has already travelled a path made of fragile signals, niche communities, and early experimentation. In previous posts, I presented two examples of emerging micro-niches, Cat Tourism and Decora Fashion x […]