by Alyssa Spagna | Oct 13, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: One in three TikTok users have booked travel after watching a video, with spooky-season destinations peaking in discovery-to-booking conversion every October. Short-form video compresses the travel purchase path; atmospheric content with clear booking...
by Alyssa Spagna | Oct 6, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Experience gift boxes are a low-inventory, high-margin product category for souvenir, resort and destination retailers. Brands like Tinggly offer flexible gifting with no expiration date, redeemable across 100+ countries, reducing friction for travel...
by Alyssa Spagna | Oct 6, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Airport retail conversion gap: 68% of travelers are influenced by AI or social media before trips, yet 64% leave stores without buying. Trust and price are the barriers: only 21% trust AI product suggestions, and nearly half question whether duty-free...
by Alyssa Spagna | Sep 28, 2026 | News
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...
by Alyssa Spagna | Sep 28, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: In 2026, traveler emotion drives purchases: relaxation, curiosity and dream destinations are the top motivators for gift and souvenir buyers. Namedrop, customizable and locally sourced products outperform generic souvenirs. The digital detox trend...