In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

• Screen-Free Reading Room

• Emirates to become an 'Autism Certified Airline'

• Top 10 Most Powerful Passports

• Explainer: City Jumping

• Cover your Energy Bills via Online Resale Platforms

#aurapoints is a playful scoring system on social media that saw mentions spike 378% in just one month. It lets Gen Z show their social prowess, or lack of, through everyday interactions. Score 100 points for a successful date, lose 1000 for social faux pas like lingering too long on Snapchat past age 19. While it might sound like just another internet joke, this trend reflects deeper questions about how we measure personal growth and social status in the digital age.

'Dermorexia' is silently emerging as a concerning trend, affecting mental health and skin integrity alike. From AI filters to influencer-driven routines, I examine how the pursuit of flawless skin has crossed from self-care into harmful territory, while feeding an industry that profits from our insecurities.

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

• Grocery Store Tourism

• Perimenopause Continuous Monitoring

• “Less Healthy” Food & Drink Advertising

• Explainer: Aura Points

• The Black Farmer secures £1m funding

New research reveals an eye-opening "tourist syndrome" sweeping across generations. A study of 1,231 Americans found that 57% admit to acting out of character while traveling, with 43% confessing to breaking laws abroad. Most telling is the generational divide in this behaviour: 66% of Gen Z would claim ignorance of local customs versus just 17% of baby boomers. Despite their own actions, 61% support stricter punishment for tourist misconduct, while 49% blame social media for encouraging worse behaviour abroad. These findings emerge as cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam implement new measures to combat disruptive tourism.

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

• The One with the App that Tracks Household Chores

• Gen Z's Booze-Free Lifestyle Changes

• You’ve got mail!

• Explainer: Tourist Syndrome

• Aspiring Luxury Travellers