Articles tagged “retail”

There are vastly fewer retail travel outlets now than two decades ago, but a few creative agents are rethinking how to buy and sell travel in the real world.

The new standards of modern luxury are consumer-led rather than brand-driven, and they are steering the direction of high-end hospitality and travel.

For some, shopping at the airport is a pricey hassle. For others, it's a way to enjoy the flying experience a little more. Brands like Hudson are realizing that better meeting the needs of travelers is the way to thrive in the digital age.

In and outside the travel industry, Airbnb's website has been a model of smart design. Its new Apple TV app likely will set a standard, as well.

As if we need to be marketed to any more than we already are, but here are some examples where that marketing may make more sense.

Our choice of the luggage and how we pack says a lot about us, and how we travel. Listen in to this fascinating discussion on the evolving nature of modern luggage.

It's like losing a relative you were always pretty embarrassed about.

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By following retail trends and empowering flyers to make purchases via mobile devices and self-service kiosks, airports will increase sales and boost customer satisfaction -- a win-win for all.

Copenhagen's airport has long been known for its ability to efficiently move passengers along, so it's good to see it recognized for its efforts taking care of passengers as well.