by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 7, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Social media influences travel decisions and in-destination purchases across all age groups; Millennials and Gen Z prioritize novelty, while Baby Boomers use it to validate destination choices. Travelers plan to share experiences before they arrive,...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 3, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Food tourism is a growing retail opportunity: travelers plan trips around local food experiences, making region-specific products and namedrop souvenirs high-converting items for gift and souvenir retailers. The strongest food tourism strategies combine...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 27, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Experience-driven retail blends entertainment and shopping to boost foot traffic, dwell time and purchase intent for gift shop retailers. Theme parks, immersive venues, food halls and mixed-use destinations create consistent visitor demand that benefits...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Counterfeit America 250 merchandise flooded online marketplaces ahead of July 4, with fake “Made in USA” patriotic souvenirs from unverified sellers. The FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard governs Made in USA claims;...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 6, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Temple, TX installed an interactive visitor kiosk inside a Buc-ee’s travel center to convert pass-through traffic into local tourism spending, funded by the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. The Buc-ee’s location draws an estimated 7.5...
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