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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 24
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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…

August 24
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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…

August 24

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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…

August 14
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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…

August 14
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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…

August 14
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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…

August 7
consumer behavior domestic travel modern travel
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Travelers 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 7
domestic travel tourism trends
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What 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…

August 7