Trends — Culture • Lifestyle • Future

Image of The Rise of Conscious Consumption, In a world of excess, less may well be more. Architects and entrepreneurs are ditching the gloss to build a future that’s truly sustainable and undeniably chic.

The Rise of Conscious Consumption

Apr 2025
In a world of excess, less may well be more. Architects and entrepreneurs are ditching the gloss to build a future that’s truly sustainable and undeniably chic.
As the world turns away from waste and superficiality, a new era of thoughtful design and authentic branding is emerging.
Image of Future of Luxury Hospitality, Blending innovation with timeless elegance, Grace Leo shares her insights on the evolving landscape of luxury hospitality and what the future holds for the industry.

Future of Luxury Hospitality

Feb 2025
Blending innovation with timeless elegance, Grace Leo shares her insights on the evolving landscape of luxury hospitality and what the future holds for the industry.
With over three decades of experience shaping some of the world’s most iconic hotels, Grace Leo shares her perspectives on how luxury hospitality is evolving—and why meaningful guest experiences remain paramount.
Image of Perfect Pairings: High-end Brand Collaborations and Hospitality in Asia, Hospitality finds its future through a harmonious blend of style, service and storytelling.

Perfect Pairings: High-end Brand Collaborations and Hospitality in Asia

Dec 2024
Hospitality finds its future through a harmonious blend of style, service and storytelling.
Asia has long been a cradle of creativity for the world of fashion, where designers blend ancient traditions with cutting-edge innovation.
Image of Evolving the Hospitality Trends of Tomorrow, The evolving hospitality trends of tomorrow reflect the profound shifts in traveller preferences.

Evolving the Hospitality Trends of Tomorrow

Oct 2024
The evolving hospitality trends of tomorrow reflect the profound shifts in traveller preferences.
Brands that embrace these trends and adapt their offerings will not only stay competitive but will also redefine the future of luxury hospitality.
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Lending Authenticity to Luxurious Hospitality Experiences

Aug 2024
In the world of luxury, being genuine is key.
Luxury hospitality goes beyond the provision of services to embody a genuine representation of a brand's values and unique identity.
Image of The New Face of Luxury Travel, Driven by income growth, the younger generations are fuelling the growth of international luxury travel.

The New Face of Luxury Travel

Jun 2024
Driven by income growth, the younger generations are fuelling the growth of international luxury travel.
Arising from individuals chasing novelty and expanding their horizons, next-gen travellers are increasingly seeking unforgettable experiences that combine indulgence with enrichment.
Image of Gen Alpha: Shifting Paradigms in Food Trends, Gen Alpha's impact on the F&B industry is marked by their awareness, autonomy, and commitment to authenticity and sustainability.

Gen Alpha: Shifting Paradigms in Food Trends

Apr 2024
Gen Alpha's impact on the F&B industry is marked by their awareness, autonomy, and commitment to authenticity and sustainability.
There has been a growing emphasis on health and sustainability in recent years, which will likely impact Gen Alpha's food choices where they urge their parents to make purchase decisions that are sustainable and ethical.
Image of Gen Alpha: Shaping the Digital Realm, Gen Alpha identifies gaming as a social hub, with 52% citing it as a means to stay linked with friends and family.

Gen Alpha: Shaping the Digital Realm

Feb 2024
Gen Alpha identifies gaming as a social hub, with 52% citing it as a means to stay linked with friends and family.
More than any other generation, Gen Alphas are reimagining possibilities in video games by using them as social hangouts and launchpads for learning. Brands that grasp their gaming motivations and habits are best placed to win them over, and to stand out in the longer term.
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Gen Alpha: Changing the Retail Landscape

Dec 2023
Today’s 6- to 16-year-olds are growing up in a world markedly different from previous generations.
Alphas have grown up in a world where everything is on demand, with information, entertainment, AND human contact literally at their fingertips. It is important to understand their influence on the retail landscape.
Image of Gen Alpha: Flexing Their Influence, Generation Alpha, or Gen Alpha, is the demographic group born from 2010 to 2025, succeeding Generation Z.

Gen Alpha: Flexing Their Influence

Oct 2023
Generation Alpha, or Gen Alpha, is the demographic group born from 2010 to 2025, succeeding Generation Z.
Let us take a closer look at how the Generation Alpha will impact the hospitality industry in this 4-part series that will explore their influence on key industries such as hospitality, retail, gaming, and F&B.
Image of Sustainable brands go places, Sustainability as a brand strategy has gained traction due to the massive shift in consumer spending and preferences.

Sustainable brands go places

Aug 2023
Sustainability as a brand strategy has gained traction due to the massive shift in consumer spending and preferences.
Advocating sustainability positions a brand as responsible across environmental, social, and economic domains. Ideally, the outcomes will benefit businesses, consumers, and the environment.
Image of The Case for Cancel Culture, Cancel culture is a social phenomenon on the rise in recent years, thanks to social media's power and recent movements like #metoo.

The Case for Cancel Culture

Jun 2023
Cancel culture is a social phenomenon on the rise in recent years, thanks to social media's power and recent movements like #metoo.
It refers to withdrawing support for or boycotting individuals or organisations perceived as offensive or problematic.
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Creating places that people love

May 2023
Placemaking: The Secret to Successful Communities
Placemaking is a people-centered approach to the design, planning, and management of public spaces. It aims to create vibrant and functional places that promote social interaction, cultural expression, and economic activity.
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Logos, Lexicons and Longevity

Mar 2023
The Signs of Immortality
The history of logos is really the history of symbols: how humans have assembled simple lines and basic shapes, evolving them to communicate concepts and meaning.
Image of In Good Company, Solopreneurs and the Appeal of Working for Yourself

In Good Company

Jan 2023
Solopreneurs and the Appeal of Working for Yourself
The term entrepreneur is one that needs no introduction. However, since the global disruption caused by the pandemic, a new buzzword has emerged alongside trends such as remote working and the gig economy and that is, the solopreneur.
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Asian brands take on the world

Nov 2022
A shift towards the mainstream
As Asian brands continue to grow and globalize, they must navigate their way around staying true to their roots while also connecting with previously uncharted markets. They must avoid stagnation or reiteration of stereotypes while also incorporating the Asian values of harmony, unity, and community in their brand values.
Image of A rich history in full bloom, Asian culture has made its way across the globe as far back as the 17th century.

A rich history in full bloom

Sep 2022
Asian culture has made its way across the globe as far back as the 17th century.
The past decade has seen the impacts of Asian culture grow deeper and reach wider than before. The world is moving away from the orientalism and exoticism of Asia's diverse cultures and shifting toward a gradual acceptance and appreciation for Asian perspectives and wisdom.
Image of Nurturing an Inward Gaze, As many individuals start to prioritize themselves; businesses too are adapting to resonate with this trend.

Nurturing an Inward Gaze

Jul 2022
As many individuals start to prioritize themselves; businesses too are adapting to resonate with this trend.
The pandemic has forced consumers to rethink their priorities and motivations. As new trends emerge and evolve, these shifts in consumer mindset play out differently across various industries, posing new challenges while also providing exciting opportunities.
Image of Hospitality in the New Normal, Rethink. Relearn. Restrategise. The hospitality industry’s game plan in bouncing back post-pandemic.

Hospitality in the New Normal

May 2022
Rethink. Relearn. Restrategise. The hospitality industry’s game plan in bouncing back post-pandemic.
The pandemic stirred unprecedented turbulence across the hospitality industry, spreading waves of loss and uncertainty across hotels, tourist destinations, and every other sector centered on the provision of travel services globally.
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Inclusivity and Branding

Mar 2022
Demystifying Inclusivity
With current socio-economic changes, it is obvious that the world has evolved. Debates rage whenever there are differences of ideals and beliefs.  We have come to the realisation that everyone needs validation. In the race to improve and better the world, no one is too insignificant to contribute.
Image of Branding, CSR and Millennials, Millennial Activists and Especially the Gen-Zs, Want More CSR Brands

Branding, CSR and Millennials

Jan 2022
Millennial Activists and Especially the Gen-Zs, Want More CSR Brands
Socially responsible brands are important to all of society, but millennials and Generation Z activists take CSR more seriously than others.
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Dec 2021
Broadening the Concept of Branding and Social Factors as Branding Strategies
In recent years, the way customers interact with different brands has become more intriguing. The typical 21st century customer is more informed and empowered than ever.
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Feeding the Future

Nov 2021
Sustainable Foods: Are We Ready for the Future?
A sustainable food system is what we need to support the growing popularity. To be ready for the future, read more.
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The Big Effects of Thinking Small

Oct 2021
Micromarketing: Heralding a New Era for Retail
Micromarketing improves the branding experience for retailers and customers. Read the full article to enhance your branding strategies.
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Getting to Know the New Normal Generation

Sep 2021
Meet Adaptable Alice.
Most, if not all, of us have been compelled to rethink and reset our lifestyle in the dawn of the COVID-19-induced new normal – Alice is no exception.
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Keeping It Fresh

May 2021
Food Packaging for a sustainable future
We believe that the journey from farm to table should not create waste. Greener packaging is the way forward. Here are our picks.
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Superfoods of Asia

Apr 2021
Rediscovering the wealth in our own backyard
Superfoods are not unique to the west. Here are 18 Asian foods we believe deserve the accolade. How many have you eaten?
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True Blue Asia

Mar 2021
Our Roots, Our Heritage, Our Badge of Authenticity
Asia's myriad cultures manifest in practices derived from traditional value systems, an authentic source of our identity, pride and collective heritage. In other words, these systems are our true brand.
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Asia Bagus

Feb 2021
Rediscovering the wealth in our own backyard
We often ignore the things we know best in favour of the latest fads. We share our Asian perspectives to F&B trends and developments, revealing a wealth of possibilty right under our noses.