by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 17, 2026 | News
Key Takeaway: International visitors spend $7,000+ per trip, stay ~17 nights and shop on 8 in 10 trips — making inbound tourism a high-value retail opportunity. Locally made, namedrop and destination-specific products outperform generic souvenirs with international...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: 48% of cruise passengers visit onboard stores; 67% of those shoppers make a purchase. Exclusive products drive conversion: on Alaska sailings, exclusives account for more than half of onboard retail sales. Experiential retail, such as short in-store...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 6, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Airport WiFi analytics links dwell time, visit counts and flow paths to three revenue streams: tenant leasing, advertising and food and beverage optimization. Unit-level dwell and visit data help retail teams identify underperforming tenants, fix...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 29, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Haunted tourism such as ghost tours, haunted hotels and dark heritage sites drive measurable local economic impact through extended stays, night-time retail spend and seasonal programming. Retailers grow revenue by stocking locally grounded merchandise:...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 22, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Wellness tourism is on track to surpass $1.4 trillion globally by 2027, making wellness travelers a high-intent, mainstream shopper segment for gift, souvenir and resort retailers. Wellness travelers buy outcomes, not objects. Merchandise grouped by...