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 7, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: U.S. river towns are gaining traction as domestic travel destinations, driven by slow travel, road trips and demand for authentic, story-rich experiences. Tourism retailers in river towns sell best when assortments reflect local heritage, outdoor...
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: Souvenir and gift shop retailers can boost average transaction value by stocking travel essentials like power banks, charging cables and universal adaptors alongside traditional keepsakes. Roughly 75% of travel essentials purchases are impulse buys,...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 17, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Utility wins in summer 2026 travel retail: Functional accessories outperform novelty on margin and sell-through. Pricing power comes from the story: Namedrops, UPF claims and personalization consistently push accessories to top-of-range price points....
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