Bot or Not Sep 14, 2016 retail customer service shopping Venture Consumers ... train an attentive, knowledgeable staff. Old-fashioned service can go a long way. For instance, Anthropologie staff greet and introduce themselves to shoppers, and select Lululemon stores have staff that serve as concierges akin to those within the hospitality industry.Shopping is becoming increasingly personal. In stores, remove the barriers between the staff and the customer by offering roving sales people or circumventing the counter divide so that shoppers feel on the same level ...
The New Friend Zone Dec 08, 2015 global relationships dating friends marriage ... interests through friends in a low-pressure environment. Travel and hospitality brands should strive to market to couples that embark on trips not just for romantic getaways but also for bonding experiences with friends and other couples. Friends are the #1 resource global youth turn to for inspiration and guidance in their romantic relationships (55%). 65% of young adults around the world feel that their friends need to approve of their significant other in order for their relationship to be ...
Living Experiments Sep 11, 2015 community home local culture Cultural Diplomats Opportunity Nomads ... even then, the process was complicated, intimidating, and often required the assistance of a travel agent. Travel is more accessible to young consumers today, who are making it a priority and setting aside money for it. In addition, they are making plans themselves, Airbnb-ing and couchsurfing their way to points near and far. Such hospitality alternatives keep travel costs down and, equally important, allow travelers to experience destinations as if they were locals (see Cultural Diplomats). As a ...
Presence of Mind Jun 04, 2015 health & wellness technology mindfulness quantified self spirituality Presence of Mind ... fall, silence is an emerging trend in the hospitality industry, even among travelers whose vacation choices are typically dictated by luxury rather than asceticism. To wit, 45% of Ys say they are interested in silent retreats. • Turks and Caicos resort Parrot Cay boasts an unofficial tagline, “Silence is the new luxury,” that celebrates its uber-tranquility.LION CAFÉTokyo’s Lion Café, one of a few remaining meikyoku kissa, or classical music cafes, has become a favorite destination among young ...
Hands On Mar 11, 2014 retail brick-and-mortar personalization shopping ... CONSULTATIONS Retailers are taking a page from the hospitality industry’s playbook by installing concierges in stores. Unlike regular sales associates, who aren’t necessarily trained experts, store concierges are hired specifically for their extensive knowledge in a particular retail category, as well as their ability to offer assistance, opinions, and advice tailored to each unique shopper. - CONCIERGES AND EXPERTS - UK grocer Waitrose has concierge service welcome desks where shoppers can place and ...
Travel & Accommodations Nov 20, 2018 ... boutique hotel 7 in 10 UK Trendsetters and 6 in 10 in the U.S. prefer to try out different hotels each time they make a return visit to a city than go back to the same hotel.HOTEL FACTORSWhich of the following, if any, are true for you?Select all that apply I book accommodations based on the price, not on the hospitality brand | I use a hotel rewards programs (e.g. Hilton Honors, Marriott Rewards) | I have a favorite hotel company to stay with ...
Travel & Brands Nov 16, 2018 ... it online) | I've told other people about a brand I discovered while traveling BRAND EXPERIENCESWhich of the following, if any, are true for you?Select all that apply I often tell family/friends when I have a positive experience with a travel brand (e.g. airline, hospitality brand) | I often tell family/friends when I have a negative experience with a travel brand (e.g. airline, hospitality brand) | If I have a good experience with a travel brand, I make an effort to use that brand ...
HOSPITALITY MEETS WEB3 Aug 02, 2022 ... Hotels look to the metaverse and beyond As online and offline experiences become increasingly blurred, hotels are looking to web3 to deepen their marketing efforts. Virtual adventures are all the more appealing now that the state of travel is so, shall we say, challenging. When it comes to the metaverse and other high-tech digital experiences, physical location doesn’t matter – hospitality companies are bringing the adventure to you, wherever you are. - MARRIOTT BONVOY - In our travel report ...
MILE HIGH CLUB Jan 30, 2023 ... Hotels embrace cannabis cultureAs more states move to legalize weed, cannabis tourism – defined as any sort of leisure travel where marijuana is legal with the intention of consumption – is positively booming. As of last May, it was a $17 billion industry – and it’s on track to grow significantly in the coming months. Currently, 21 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational cannabis, with more joining their ranks soon – and hospitality brands in these places are beginning to ...