Articles tagged “shopping”

The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism.

In the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, where every destination is racing to attract more visitors, Thailand knows it has to move quickly and decisively. That's why it's no surprise the country is already set with its tourism strategy for 2025, looking to get ahead of the curve.

Understanding what Chinese travelers want is crucial for stakeholders in the tourism industry to tailor offerings and experiences that match these changing preferences.

Four Seasons New York Downtown has introduced a new in-room shopping experience that will allow guests to shop the Hotel's most sought-after retail items from the comfort of their rooms. 

Emirates has launched a limited edition collection of luggage, bags and accessories created by using upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft.

We've all experienced that moment of dread when we arrive in our hotel room and begin unpacking our luggage, only to realize that we've forgotten to pack the star piece…

The "Hawaii of China" drew 26.8 million visitors in the first three months of the year partly thanks to its duty-free shopping and its strategic courting of foreign brands to its stores.

Google eventually will monetize its vacation rental listings, but paid advertisements in its Things To Do vertical will happen sooner. Conscientious objectors Airbnb, Expedia/Vrbo and Booking, which aren't participating with Google in vacation rentals for now, will likely have something to say about the shape of that money grab.

As many private equity and other investors will tell you, massive opportunities remain in the travel industry over the long term. The travel market will undeniably look very different in 2025 than it does today. But if you believe Trip.com's projections, boom times are ahead for many companies.

Duty-free airport retail is an excellent way to reach coveted consumers. But airports also serve as the perfect global showcase for brands to test market products, try out new retail concepts, and build brand awareness among customers from emerging countries.