Suitcase Essentials, our travel trends update, is back – just in time as we head into the summer holiday season.

Whilst the cost-of-living crisis has changed consumer spending habits, Barclays has reported that planning a summer holiday is still a top priority, and the IATA has reported that airlines will likely make $800bn this year.

In this edition, we look at various trends from community-conscious travellers and travel inspired by the small screen, to taking a closer look at Queer Travel.