GHA’s latest study reveals that travel in 2026 will be smarter, slower and deeply personal. Travel in 2026 will be more personal, leisure-led and values-driven, according to Global Hotel Alliance. …
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BCD’s 2026 Outlook warns that a slowing global economy and rising risks will reshape business travel. GDP growth is set to reach only 2.6%, while six major risks—from climate disruption …
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A GBTA–Visa study shows India’s business travel spending hit $37.2B in 2024 and is set to grow 15.5% in 2025. Travel volumes are rising, but program maturity still varies. Payment …
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“Agentic AI marks a major shift in retail discovery and loyalty since the rise of search engines,” said Aaron Cheris, partner in Bain’s Retail practice. “These systems are beginning to act …
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WWD and BCG teamed up to uncover what matters most to young fashion consumers and how leading brands are adapting to reach them. Their inaugural Future of Fashion Report offers …
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Reward’s analysis of 1.4 billion UK transactions shows that while loyalty surges during the festive season, more than half of shoppers disappear by spring—making personalised, value-driven engagement essential for converting …
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More Americans plan to travel this holiday season than in the past five years, yet rising financial concerns are likely to temper overall spending and market momentum.
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The WTTC’s Better Borders report reveals that modernizing visa systems and adopting digital, biometric border technologies could unlock US$401 billion in GDP and 14 million jobs by 2035 while creating …
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The report reveals how “Agentic Tourism” — a new AI-driven model combining automation with human empathy — is transforming global travel into seamless, personalized, and sustainable experiences that boost loyalty, …
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Hotels are shifting toward Best-in-Class technology systems as seamless integration, usability, and personalization emerge as the key drivers of superior guest experience and long-term loyalty.
