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How a Buc-ee’s Kiosk Turned Pass-Through Traffic Into Visitor Action

Key Takeaways: Temple, TX installed an interactive visitor kiosk inside a Buc-ee’s travel center to convert pass-through traffic…

July 6
consumer behavior souvenirs travel spending
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What Mobility Data Reveals About World Cup Spending Patterns

Key Takeaways: World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium drove a 123% spike in sporting goods visits, 42% rise…

July 6
consumer behavior domestic travel modern travel travel spending
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How Airport WiFi Analytics Helps Retailers Capture More Demand

Key Takeaways: Airport WiFi analytics links dwell time, visit counts and flow paths to three revenue streams: tenant…

July 6

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What Hotel Beverage Growth Signals for Destination Retail

Key Takeaways: The NIQ and AHLA Hotel Beverage Study reveals strong on-property purchase intent among U.S. hotel guests,…

June 29
tourism trends Tourist Businesses travel trends
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From The Screen To The Sale — How Entertainment Tourism Turns Fans Into Shoppers

Key Takeaways: Entertainment tourism and fan travel to filming locations drive measurable visitor spend at souvenir, gift and…

June 29
consumer behavior modern travel tourism trends
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How Haunted Tourism Turns Story Into Sales

Key Takeaways: Haunted tourism such as ghost tours, haunted hotels and dark heritage sites drive measurable local economic…

June 29
consumer behavior tourism trends travel retail
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How Nostalgia Is Driving Travel in 2026

Key Takeaways: Nostalgia travel is a major 2026 trend, with nearly half of Americans planning trips driven by…

June 22
consumer behavior travel spending
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What Tighter Summer Travel Budgets Mean for Retail

Key Takeaways: Summer 2025 travel budgets are tighter, with most travelers spending $1,000 to $1,999 per trip and…

June 22
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The Wellness Traveler Is Your Next Best Customer

Key Takeaways: Wellness tourism is on track to surpass $1.4 trillion globally by 2027, making wellness travelers a…

June 22