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The Average Cost of Travel Right Now
High gas prices and widespread inflation have impacted the way that many Americans viewed travel this summer, but a recent study conducted by travel insurtech company Squaremouth found the average trip cost has actually decreased overall compared to pandemic and pre-pandemic years. The average trip cost through early July was around $5,300 compared to $5,800…
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Brick-And-Mortar is Here to Stay
Online shopping became very popular in the past decade, forcing many brick-and-mortar locations to close their doors. However, David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group and the largest U.S. mall owner, is insisting that brick-and-mortar retail is here to stay. “The enclosed mall business is strong, yet we have naysayers out there that don’t believe…
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$25 Million Rollercoaster Coming Soon to Dollywood
Dollywood Parks & Resorts recently announced plans for Big Bear Mountain. This $25 million dollar addition will be the park’s longest-ever rollercoaster – 3,900 feet and situated over 6 acres. The rollercoaster, which will boast a top speed of 48 miles per hour and feature cars resembling off-road vehicles, is set to open in the…
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Disney Removes Last COVID-19 Protocols
Walt Disney World is looking to put COVID-19 in the past. Disney has officially removed the last of their health and safety signs at entrances to the locations across the entire Walt Disney World property. This marks the beginning of the post-pandemic era for the company, as these signs have been located at the entrances…
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New Dining Concept Launches at Las Vegas Resort
The Bellagio Resort & Casino’s popular Conservatory & Botanical Gardens recently revealed a never-done-before immersive dining concept called the Garden Table. The Garden Table will give guests the opportunity to enjoy curated culinary creations right in the heart of the conservatory. The creations will change seasonally and will be created by the hotel’s award-winning culinary…
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Gas Prices are Falling, Finally
Gas prices peaked in June, forcing many drivers to cut back on their time on the road. This helped create a global drop off in oil demand, leading to an improvement in gas prices. Specifically, gas prices have declined for 50 days straight, lowering the national average price of regular unleaded to $4.16 per gallon…
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How Travel Brands Can Plan for The Metaverse Now
While the metaverse continues to take shape, there’s plenty of room for travel brands to experiment with its applications today. Forward-looking travel companies can develop innovative and creative ways to promote discovery now by connecting with customers where they are and exploring emerging formats such as AR and IR. One relatively easy way for travel…
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Customers Reward Brands That Put Them in the Right Mood
It’s a common marketing practice to invest heavily in understanding your target—who they are, what they think, how they behave. Another approach is to focus not on the who, but the when. But how often do marketers consider how a customer is feeling when they meet a particular brand? Research suggests that mood influences advertising…
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Travel, Tourism Industry Urges Government to Address Vacancies
Americans across the country have dealt with staffing shortages this past year in every scope. The travel and tourism industry has been hit hard, with 1 in every 18 travel and tourism jobs vacant in the first half of 2022. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) believes that 412,000 industry jobs will remain unfilled…
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SeaWorld Plans Big Change To Attractions
SeaWorld has decided to take a step into their competitors’ direction. Competitors Disney World and Universal are known for their theme parks, water parks, hotels and a plethora of other options that keep visitors for days, while SeaWorld only offers a namesake park and a water park. To become competitive with these rivals, SeaWorld has…
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