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Why Real-Life Summer Planning Beats Generic Seasonal Campaigns
Key Takeaways: Summer marketing strategy works best when tied to real local moments, seasonal patterns and visitor behavior…
June 12
What Rising Domestic Travel Means for Tourism Retail
Key Takeaways: Domestic travel is sustaining U.S. hotel occupancy and tourism retail foot traffic as international arrivals lag…
June 12
How Travelers Shop When the Trip Is Built Around an Experience
Key Takeaways: Experience-first travel drives purchase decisions: more than half of U.S. travelers attend a ticketed event on…
June 12
Hawaii’s Visitor Mix Is Changing. Here’s Why It Matters
Key Takeaways: Hawaii visitor spending rose 4.8% to $1.77 billion in April despite a 0.5% dip in arrivals,…
June 12
Longer Stays, Smarter Spending: What’s Happening at the Jersey Shore
Key Takeaways: Jersey Shore tourism is rebounding, with Atlantic City and Cape May reporting longer overnight stays and…
June 12
Chicago Airport Gift Shops Have Better Souvenirs Than You Think
Key Takeaways: Chicago airport gift shops at O’Hare and Midway offer curated, locally made souvenirs and destination-branded products…
June 11
Travel Is a Powerful Trigger for Retail Spending
Key Takeaways: U.S. travelers spend an average of $670 per trip on non-travel purchases, making travel a high-intent…
June 11
How Souvenir Retailers Can Meet Gen Z Expectations
Key Takeaways: Gen Z travelers prefer sustainable, locally made souvenirs over mass-produced novelties, prioritizing authentic keepsakes with clear…
June 11
Marriott Design Shop Expands Hospitality Retail Into Home
Key Takeaways: Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques launched Design Shop, a hotel-inspired home decor and furniture retail concept featuring collections…
June 11