by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 8, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Experience-first travel drives purchase decisions: more than half of U.S. travelers attend a ticketed event on trips, with over a third citing it as the primary reason for the visit. Gen Z and Millennial travelers stay longer, spend more, and seek...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 4, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Chicago airport gift shops at O’Hare and Midway offer curated, locally made souvenirs and destination-branded products that model effective tourism retail. Top-performing travel retail items are compact, durable, and story-driven: city apparel,...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 3, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: U.S. travelers spend an average of $670 per trip on non-travel purchases, making travel a high-intent retail signal across apparel, beauty, electronics, and travel gear. 64% of travelers buy at least one non-travel item while away, and 72% make at least...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 3, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Gen Z travelers prefer sustainable, locally made souvenirs over mass-produced novelties, prioritizing authentic keepsakes with clear origin and material stories. Practical, compact items, such as artisan soaps, enamel pins, and regional food products,...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 2, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques launched Design Shop, a hotel-inspired home decor and furniture retail concept featuring collections from W Hotels and Westin Hotels & Resorts. The concept translates signature hospitality design into shoppable home pieces,...
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