by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 7, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Price sensitivity, convenience and social proof drive U.S. travel booking decisions and should shape tourism retail strategy. Social proof converts in-store: group best sellers with place-specific labels, encourage social tagging and use photo-forward...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 3, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: City-to-sea travel is growing fast: 63% of travelers add an extra destination before heading home, creating dual merchandising opportunities for tourism retailers. City legs favor compact accessories, cultural mementos and travel-size wellness items;...
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 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 | Jun 29, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Entertainment tourism and fan travel to filming locations drive measurable visitor spend at souvenir, gift and destination retail stores. Top U.S. entertainment tourism destinations include New York, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Forks and Savannah — each...
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