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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…
August 24What 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…
August 24Shop 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…
August 24What 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…
August 14The 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…
August 14As 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…
August 14How 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…
August 7Travelers Are Paying More Attention to River Towns — A Growing Opportunity for Tourism Retail
Key Takeaways: U.S. river towns are gaining traction as domestic travel destinations, driven by slow travel, road trips…
August 7What Travel Booking Behavior Means for Tourism Retail
Key Takeaways: Price sensitivity, convenience and social proof drive U.S. travel booking decisions and should shape tourism retail…
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