by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 22, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Nostalgia travel is a major 2026 trend, with nearly half of Americans planning trips driven by memory, heritage and life events like reunions, anniversaries and birthdays. Gift, souvenir and resort retailers can capitalize by stocking namedrop and...
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,...
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