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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 9
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 8
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 8
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 4
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 4
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 3
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 3
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 2