by Alyssa Spagna | Sep 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key Takeaways: Self-serve travel planning has raised shopper expectations: travelers arrive primed for quality, clear value and trusted local knowledge. In-store tourism retail wins when it curates by context, not category, matching products to the guest’s...
by Alyssa Spagna | Sep 8, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Siloed POS, PMS and ecommerce systems suppress hotel retail conversion, inflate reconciliation time and obscure demand signals across spa, dining and activity channels. Unified payments with one-click checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and stored...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 31, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Gen Z and millennials make up half of U.S. holiday travelers, driving demand for social-first, sustainable and namedrop souvenir products. Short-form video shapes purchase decisions; photogenic, locally tied products that invite in-store tagging see...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 24, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Solo female travel hit a record high in 2026; 64% of solo travelers value freedom, most are women, making travel retailers a prime purchase point. Top product categories include compact self-care kits, namedrop souvenirs, experience bundles and...
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,...