The Rise of Edible Souvenirs

The Rise of Edible Souvenirs

Key Takeaways: Edible souvenirs are a growing travel retail category; shelf-stable regional foods travel easily and sell well. U.S. Customs requires travelers to declare all food; steer customers toward sealed, shelf-stable goods and away from fresh produce, meat and...
How Payment Friction Limits Hotel Retail Revenue

How Payment Friction Limits Hotel Retail Revenue

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...
What Younger Travelers Expect From Souvenir Retail

What Younger Travelers Expect From Souvenir Retail

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...