(833) 859-6126

Sevierville, TN • Nov 3-5, 2026
Pigeon Forge, TN • Nov 4-7, 2026

Q

Sevierville, TN • Nov 3-5, 2026
Pigeon Forge, TN • Nov 4-7, 2026

(800) 430-7608
Q

IGES

Insights

modern travel travel spending
Residential neighborhood in Colorado at autumn,

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
modern travel travel spending travel trends
Glamping pod

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
domestic travel tourism trends travel retail
Bunches of purple grapes hanging from vines in a sunlit vineyard row.

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
community consumer behavior modern travel travel trends
person taking a selfie on vacation in front of a body of water.

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
Young woman and man using smartphone by the river

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
Online booking and buying plane tickets using computer and credit card

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
community consumer behavior domestic travel hotel gift shop
Three women eating pizza on a curb smiling and laughing

Why Food Tourism Is a Big Opportunity for Retailers

Key Takeaways: Food tourism is a growing retail opportunity: travelers plan trips around local food experiences, making region-specific…

August 3
airport gift shop marketing
Duty free shop offering various products including confectionery, tobacco, and local spanish specialties

How to Make Travel-Exclusive Products Sell

Key Takeaways: Travel-exclusive products (TREX) sell when they’re easy to find, easy to understand and placed where the…

August 3
domestic travel modern travel tourism trends travel spending
City skyline on the water

How Retailers Can Win the City-to-Sea Travel Trend

Key Takeaways: City-to-sea travel is growing fast: 63% of travelers add an extra destination before heading home, creating…

August 3