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Key Takeaways: Gen Z and millennials make up half of U.S. holiday travelers, driving demand for social-first, sustainable and namedrop souvenir...
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The Fall RV Wave Is Real, and It’s Headed Your Way
Key Takeaways: Fall RV travel draws 23+ million Americans, creating a prime shoulder-season opportunity for souvenir and gift retailers near parks...
TSA-Friendly Souvenirs: What Retailers Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Novelty souvenirs like theme park popcorn buckets, wand boxes and weapon-shaped toys commonly trigger TSA screening; stock...
Road Trip Season Is Bringing Shoppers Through the Door
Key Takeaways: Fall road trip season drives retail foot traffic to souvenir and gift shops, with millennials leading travel demand and favoring...
What the Rise in Solo Female Travel Means for Retailers
Key Takeaways: Solo female travel hit a record high in 2026; 64% of solo travelers value freedom, most are women, making travel retailers a prime...
Shop Spotlight: Inside Hallmark’s Disney Springs Holiday Pop-Up
Key Takeaways: Hallmark is opening a limited-time holiday pop-up at Disney Springs in October 2025, tied to the Hallmark Channel film Holiday Ever...
What Fall’s Luxury Travel Surge Means for Retail
Key Takeaways: Fall luxury travel bookings are up 30% YOY; shoulder-season demand now rivals summer peaks. Affluent travelers spending $2,000-plus...
The Glamping Boom Is Changing Travel Retail
Key Takeaways: The U.S. glamping market is projected to reach $1.43 billion by 2031, a direct opportunity for travel, souvenir and gift retailers....
As Wine Travel Shifts, Retail Must Adapt
Key Takeaways: U.S. wine tourism is shifting toward casual, drop-in experiences, with 16% of wineries cutting tasting fees in 2025. Retailers near...
How Social Media Is Shaping Where People Travel and What They Buy
Key Takeaways: Social media influences travel decisions and in-destination purchases across all age groups; Millennials and Gen Z prioritize...