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12 January 2024
Author: The Future Laboratory
Image: National University of Singapore, Queenstown, Singapore. Photography by Finbarr Fallon
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Eastern & Oriental Express by Belmond, Southeast Asia
Global – LVMH-owned luxury hospitality group Belmond has teamed up with champagne brand Veuve Clicquot to craft three unique experiences on board iconic trains. Named Solaire Journeys 2024, the series of international railway routes celebrate slow travel and invite travellers to take the time to disconnect as they follow the sun on board legendary trains.
Kicking off in April 2024, the first itinerary is set in Southeast Asia on the iconic Eastern & Oriental Express. This will be followed by a European tour aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, while the last trip of the series will take passengers to a Latin American adventure on the Hiram Bingham and Andean Explorer. Reflecting Belmond’s responsible travel philosophy, each journey is uniquely shaped by the landscape and culture of its location. The common thread is a celebration of hedonism and art de vivre shared by Belmond and Veuve Clicquot. On the agenda are bespoke gifts, breathtaking views and fine dining, paired with fine champagnes curated by the Cellar Master.
Read more on LS:N Global.
Global – The Inkey List, known for its problem-targeted skincare products, has launched its biggest campaign yet to promote one of its hero moisturisers. The Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer is priced at £15.70 ($20, €18.30) and although the brand hasn’t disclosed how much it has spent on the campaign, this is its largest investment to date, with the brand extending into new channels such as out-of-home advertising, partnerships with Sephora and a robust social media push.
The brand was founded in 2018 in the UK, entering the US in 2019 and now aiming to achieve £7.8m ($10m, €9.1m) in sales with this hero product strategy. It has a strong following among Millennials, primarily cultivated on Instagram, with more than 570,000 followers. The campaign features a Beauty Through the Ages video series that delicately addresses anti-ageing, inclusively highlighting influencers and creators of various age groups.
Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer by The Inkey List, UK
Faroe Islands University by Henning Larsen, Denmark
From fostering wellbeing to embracing climate consciousness and immersive tech, we explore how higher education spaces are evolving to meet the diverse needs of students.
Following the rise of post-Covid flexible studying, universities are facing multi-faceted challenges, from the decline in enrolment to the long-term impact of the pandemic on institutional finances. A new generation of students also have demands that faculty members and campuses have to address to remain relevant and attractive.
Wellbeing, for instance, is the most pressing issue for 70% of university presidents in the US, according to the American Council on Education. That's why many of them are rethinking their institution’s environment with active design principles that support comprehensive wellbeing, community and collaboration.
The climate crisis is also an ever-increasing concern. Some 45% of US university students consider sustainability in their university enrolment decision, while 12% said it also influenced their choice of university (source: Inside Higher Ed/College Pulse).
