(Pas)Sport Mar 24, 2017 play travel local culture sports tourism vacation ... foresee this type of tourism only growing and becoming as common with other sports, such as cycling and swimming. Young generations pride themselves on living noteworthy lives filled with unique, personally-rewarding experiences (see Life Resume, Cassandra Spring/Summer 2012), and this inherent need is raising the stakes for the sports-related activities they seek to participate in domestically and abroad. As young adults’ social media feeds are filled with posts of peers who ran a half-marathon in ...
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Global Home & Away Trends Dec 03, 2018 ... A snapshot of what's happening in the realms of travel and community around the world.Travel and community are evolving in different ways and at different speeds around the world. The following trends address what’s emerging and where, and how both concepts form and change alongside developments in geopolitical policy and the growth of a social media-educated, more adventurous consumer who also has disposable income to spend. Notably, domestic tourism is on the rise as state tourism boards tap ...
Global Influencer Trends Dec 09, 2019 ... in ads for instant cup noodles, eye drops, and the Japan National Tourism Organization. The market research firm User Local Inc. estimates that there are more than 9,000 virtual influencer accounts. The phenomenon is strongest in Japan, but is starting to be exported to China. Activ8, the company behind Kizuna, recently introduced a Chinese version of the character, which already has nearly 1 million followers on the country’s video-sharing service, Bilibili. - Singapore: Fake Followers ...
Home & Away Work & Commuting Trends Dec 04, 2018 ... , so they feel as if they might as well work from different environments and enjoy the perks of travel while doing so. Workcations, when employees go on trips not out of necessity for their work but in order to find a new perspective, are the new business trips for today’s youngest generations, and co-working tourism, which gathers professionals from various locations and industries together to live and work in new places, often on a monthly basis, are the new networking conventions. Such ...
Culture Spotlight On Turkey Jun 06, 2018 ... Eastern and Western fashion opportunities. Indeed, many Turkish styles, even modest ones, incorporate European aesthetics as reported by The Atlantic. Yet, with all of the recent political turmoil and threats of terrorism, many manufacturing warehouses have suffered major delays, and the creative scene as a whole has been hindered. The lack of tourism and citizens not making fashion a priority to shop for has also affected the industry greatly. Despite all of this, many designers are still ...
Culture Spotlight On Japan Jun 08, 2018 ... Céline, Balenciaga, and Gucci, and older shoppers are focusing on Chanel and Hermès. Luxury shoppers in Japan don’t only care about the quality of the product but also about the overall experience of shopping. In-store shopping is much more common than luxury e-commerce. Experiential shopping has also gained popularity, and malls like Ginza Six in Tokyo and Doton in Osaka provide entertainment, art, and an experience beyond luxury shopping. Tourism plays a large role in the luxury ...
Culture Spotlight On South Korea Jun 16, 2018 ... popularity as it’s sold on a USB plug that pops out of a “cassette tape.”Under The Influencer: Influencers Hold Strong Clout Western luxury brands have been focusing on growth in South Korea as it has become a top destination in Asia, and the luxury market is growing at a rapid rate there. Attention on presence in China has lessened as many Chinese and Japanese visit South Korea and add to its high tourism rates. It’s projected that by 2020, Chinese consumers will purchase approximately $29 ...
Healthography Jun 12, 2015 design health & wellness travel bikes commuting neighborhood rural ... International, wellness tourism is a $494 billion industry, and this sector, which refers to travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing one’s wellbeing, is set to grow another 55% by 2017. The growing interest in wellness tourism can also be attributed to the fact that these types of vacations are more accessible and there are more options than ever before, now encompassing everything from visits to hot springs or thermal baths to hiking to agritourism. Today, one doesn’t need to be an ...
Over The Influence Dec 12, 2019 ... in the travel industry, meanwhile, it's often about manually reviewing influencers' feeds to determine how engaged their audiences are and whether it makes sense to foot the bill. "If people are actively liking and commenting on influencers' posts, it shows they're getting inspired by the destination," a PR rep for Japan's National Tourism Organization told CNN Travel. Similarly, when brands are choosing which influencers to partner with, they should do a deep dive on their feeds: are they ...
