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What’s Driving Travel Retail in 2026?

What’s Driving Travel Retail in 2026?

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...
How Payment Friction Limits Hotel Retail Revenue

How Payment Friction Limits Hotel Retail Revenue

Key Takeaways: Siloed POS, PMS and ecommerce systems suppress hotel retail conversion, inflate reconciliation time and obscure demand signals across spa, dining and activity channels. Unified payments with one-click checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and stored...
What Younger Travelers Expect From Souvenir Retail

What Younger Travelers Expect From Souvenir Retail

Key Takeaways: Gen Z and millennials make up half of U.S. holiday travelers, driving demand for social-first, sustainable and namedrop souvenir products. Short-form video shapes purchase decisions; photogenic, locally tied products that invite in-store tagging see...
What Fall’s Luxury Travel Surge Means for Retail

What Fall’s Luxury Travel Surge Means for Retail

Key Takeaways: Fall luxury travel bookings are up 30% YOY; shoulder-season demand now rivals summer peaks. Affluent travelers spending $2,000-plus per night expect premium, personalized and Made in America retail. Seasonal, experience-led merchandising outperforms...
The Glamping Boom Is Changing Travel Retail

The Glamping Boom Is Changing Travel Retail

Key Takeaways: The U.S. glamping market is projected to reach $1.43 billion by 2031, a direct opportunity for travel, souvenir and gift retailers. Glamping guests are premium spenders; top retail categories include wellness products, cold-weather accessories, namedrop...