The Future of Leisure

As humans continue to experience a longer lifespan and healthspan, we will have the opportunity to experience more of this world. Our “childhood-like” state will be longer, as we leisurely spend more and more time learning, exploring, and creating.

As we enter the workforce later and work less, leisure will become a way of life. In the future, we will be able to access much more than traditional hobbies and activities – we will have access to technology-driven experiences that can bring us joy and create meaningful connections with other humans.

The world will become more experiential, as we use immersive technologies to explore new realms and create opportunities for physical activities. We will be able to access virtual worlds that allow us to travel without leaving our homes, dive into an ocean of knowledge, or experience a different culture through AI-generated interactions.

The Metaverse

The Metaverse will become the backbone of leisure activities in the future. It will be a virtual world that we can all access from any country or continent, regardless of time zone and language barriers. This new dimension will allow us to travel, collaborate, create art, and share ideas with people across the globe – allowing us to make meaningful connections no matter where we are.

The Metaverse will be powered by blockchain technology, allowing users to transact and interact in a secure environment. Additionally, AI technologies will enhance the user experience with personalized recommendations and content curation. Every experience we’ve ever dreamed of will be curated and personalized for each of us.

Augmented & Virtual Reality

The future of leisure will be highly immersive, with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies replacing traditional activities like watching movies or playing games. These technologies will change the way humans interact with the world, allowing us to explore new realms and create unprecedented experiences.

For example, we will be able to dive into the depths of the ocean, fly on a virtual roller coaster, or visit ancient civilizations. These experiences will be enhanced with haptic technology that will allow us to feel textures and movements of our environment.

Experiential Commercial Real Estate

With popular tourist destinations being overrun with tourists (and an uptick in anti-tourist fines and regulations), there’s high demand for commercial real estate that can provide a comparable, local experience. We can expect an uptick in experiential commercial real estate, such as unique Airbnb stays, luxury retreat experiences, and themed restaurants. Imagine curated experiences like Disney and Universal Studios at scale, but on a local level.

These spaces will allow us to have meaningful experiences without leaving our city or town – perfect for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life and a great way for businesses to capitalize on the growing demand for experiential leisure activities.