#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Trends Around the World
Trends around the world influence how we view destinations, what we find interesting and what we being to bring into out daily lives. Find out what our participants are noticing as trends the world wide.
Q1: Do you follow hair trends? Men’s cuts or women’s styles. What is the craziest trend you’ve seen around the world? #JSETT
A1 I definitely don’t follow hair trends, but I’m inspired by what I see! I skipped a cut after seeing the long locks in Siberia! #JSETT— LipglossandaBackpack (@LGandaB) September 3, 2015
A1: No, I rock “traveler hair” aka curls made from a bun with a spritz of waterfall. #JSETT pic.twitter.com/BPz7mgtFOV
— Alyssa Ramos ✈️ (@AlyssaRamos) September 3, 2015
A1 I like some of the multicolored hues that are showing up, but if you’re going to do it, commit. Dont dabble @JetsetExtra #jsett— PitterPatterTraveler (@PatterTravelers) September 3, 2015
Q2: What fashion trend have you noticed happening around the world?Do you like it?Are there brand names that you recognize from home? #JSETT
@JetsetExtra A2 Mini versions of designer bags are trending; I like them but sometimes they’re too small to be useful. #JSETT— ShopAroundTours (@Shoparound) September 3, 2015
A2: #JSETT Pleased experts say latest fashion trend for fall ’15: #BlackisBack #LBD. Easy-peasy for traveling. pic.twitter.com/IkFbXpWsxm
— Laurie JM Farr (@ReferencePlease) September 3, 2015
Q3: Do you follow blogs? Have there been any blog trends you have noticed that you love or hate? #JSETT
@JetsetExtra A3. Absolutely! I love blogs with great photos and writing. #JSETT— Luxe Travel Family (@Luxetravelfam) September 3, 2015
A3 I pay attention to blogs via twitter. An awful lot of us parents traveling w/kids, which is good! #JSETT https://t.co/sSR0veGwzK— Heather Mundt (@momfari) September 3, 2015
A3. I do check in on the Tokyo and Hong Kong style blogs every so often; http://t.co/wRtTEQqI3H is good for the fun street snaps. #JSETT— Scott Norris (@weninchina) September 3, 2015
Q4: Hotels go through trends, what trends have you noticed happening in the hospitality industry around the world? #JSETT
A4. Seeing better materials & finishes even at mid-range hotels now, like a Hampton Inn. #JSETT— Scott Norris (@weninchina) September 3, 2015
@JetsetExtra A4 Higher end hotels are into “pillow libraries ” lately. #JSETT pic.twitter.com/s2PxuKAWcB
— Kay Dougherty (@BlBrTravel) September 3, 2015
A4. Upscale hotels are researching guests on social media to learn their preferences #JSETT— Brianna Simmons (@Casualtravelist) September 3, 2015
Q5: Beauty trends vary from place to place – What trend has caught your eye as interesting? Would you try the look at home? #JSETT
A5 the whole eyelash extensions thing. Do I need that? Isn’t that what mascara is for? OK. I’ll get em!! @JetsetExtra #JSETT— KAT VON B (@TRAVELINGGREEK) September 3, 2015
A5. Simple, clean sport coats for men. The Scandinavian aesthetic, going right back to mid-century again (comfy but sharp) #JSETT— Scott Norris (@weninchina) September 3, 2015
A5 umbrellas as parasols. Looks so silly when it is sunny. Saw them everywhere this summer. #jsett— PitterPatterTraveler (@PatterTravelers) September 3, 2015
Q6: Airlines are making trends of their own. Is there a change being made in the industry that you recognize? Is it good or bad? #JSETT
A6.) Charging for luggage, reducing seat space, charging more for an aisle or window, making it more difficult to use miles, all bad! #JSETT— pubclub (@pubclub) September 3, 2015
@JetsetExtra A6: We are seeing fewer SkyMall magazines… what the heck!? so sad, no more items we don’t need but always want. #JSETT— Travel RedBook (@TravelRedBook) September 3, 2015
@JetsetExtra A6 The domestic carriers just get worse and worse, I can’t think of any changes that have been good. #JSETT— ShopAroundTours (@Shoparound) September 3, 2015
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