by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 9, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Domestic travel is sustaining U.S. hotel occupancy and tourism retail foot traffic as international arrivals lag in 2025–2026. Short-stay, drive-market travelers — families, friend groups, multigenerational trips — are the dominant customer type; they...
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 8, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Hawaii visitor spending rose 4.8% to $1.77 billion in April despite a 0.5% dip in arrivals, as average daily spend jumped 14.1% to $278 per person. Fewer, higher-spending travelers are driving Hawaii’s tourism revenue growth, shifting the focus...
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: Denver welcomed a record 37.6 million visitors in 2025, generating $10.5 billion in visitor spending — a strong signal for destination and souvenir retailers. With 20.1 million overnight guests averaging 2.8-night stays, longer visits drive higher...
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