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Dior Taps into the Thirst for ‘Revenge Travel’

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Call it what you want — revenge travel, comeback trip, rebound vacay — but the surge in post-COVID travel is more than just a buzzword making the rounds of the internet. Travel resurgence has already begun, and it has tangible implications reaching far beyond the hospitality industry. The travel floodgates are officially open.

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Highsnobiety to Roll Out Curated Travel Retail Concept Internationally

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Digital media and streetwear brand Highsnobiety has partnered with travel retailer Gebrüder Heinemann to expand its airport retail concept — dubbed Highsnobiety GATEZERO — internationally. The international rollout follows a six-month pilot at Zurich Airport’s Airside Center in November 2021. Heinemann, in a statement. “It

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How Travel Restrictions Will Impact Retail and Consumer Spending This Summer

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Travel and dining out are at the top of people’s wish lists as they emerge from their forced hibernation. Dreaming of travel. If travel restrictions continue to be lifted, it sounds like people are in the mood to splurge. In terms of travel, many U.S. Money in pockets.

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UK Consumer Spending Slows in December, Yet Entertainment and Travel Sectors Thrive

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However, the entertainment and travel sectors saw a surge as consumers eagerly booked experiences and getaways for 2024. growth, their highest since August 2021, propelled by price hikes on streaming platforms and a heightened interest in home entertainment during the festive season. compared to 3.3% in the previous month.

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Which US Destinations Do UK Travelers Gravitate Towards?

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Though it’s not quite as high on the priority list as European destinations like Spain and Italy, it’s consistently highly ranked by travellers—especially those who have been saving their money and vacation days for an unforgettable adventure. But when you think about travelling to the US, what comes to mind first for you?

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Adobe: As U.S. Ecommerce Booms, Global Online Spend Projected to Reach $4.2 Trillion in 2021

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Cut to March 2021 — a second stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is signed into law, and online spending surges to record-breaking heights. In fact, in the three weeks following the ARP’s passage on March 11, 2021, U.S. If the first three months of this year are any indicator, then that growth is set to continue in 2021.

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How to Increase Online Bookings Amidst Revenge Travel

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That’s the mindset of many revenge travelers as they make plans for their long-awaited next adventures. Here’s how the travel industry can make the most of this new phenomenon. What is Revenge Travel? Stifled wanderlust mixed with a cautious optimism about the prospect of traveling has led to a new mindset among travelers.

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