Chris Sanderson

Christopher Sanderson is co-founder of The Future Laboratory, the global futures intelligence consultancy that uses trend forecasting, consumer insight and strategic foresight to help inspire and future-proof organisations. Chris is responsible for The Future Laboratory’s extensive roster of conferences, media events and in-house briefings, and has delivered insight and intelligence to many of the most influential companies around the globe, including Chanel, Christian Dior, Condé Nast, General Motors, Selfridges, Google and Sony. He has served on the advisory panel for the British Council’s Creative Industries Unit and he was the presenter of Channel Four TV’s trends and technology show, Future Family.
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THE TECH WATCH: 10 TECHNOLOGIES RESHAPING TOURISM
From AI forecasting and robotics to flying taxis, digital twins, and biometric borders; technology is reshaping how tourism is designed, managed, scaled, and experienced. This fast-paced explainer highlights the top innovations driving change across infrastructure, workforce, mobility, and visitor engagement. Which technologies are already delivering impact, and which ones will play a key role in defining tourism’s next chapter?