The global travel industry is expected to experience unprecedented growth in 2024, with 1.5 billion international trips forecast to generate a record-breaking USD1.9 trillion in tourism spending. Yet travel dynamics have changed profoundly due to global events such as the pandemic, wellness and sustainability and rapid technological advances.
Travel is in full swing as key milestones approach on the path to sustainability. Looking beyond ‘business as usual’ trends, how are travel businesses and destinations embracing transformation to ensure that the current growth paradigm fits with climate targets?
Euromonitor attended Money 20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 4-6th June, 2024. This large-scale conference featured many insightful discussions and bold claims. This article features a summary of the key takeaways from the conference.
After meteoric growth during the pandemic, the third-party delivery market continued to normalise in 2023, leading to the emergence of new business models. This article explores the evolving industry landscape by reviewing leading players' responses to the inflationary crisis, consumers' revived routines, government scrutiny, and intensified competition.
Buoyed by rising disposable incomes and discretionary spending approaching the levels similar to those enjoyed by their Western counterparts, Eastern European consumers drove steady growth in the beauty and personal care industry over the last few years. The pandemic, geopolitical shocks such as the war in Ukraine and the consequent inflation surge – none of them managed to derail continuous expansion of sales. Even the exorbitant price increases did not stop consumers moving towards more sophisticated products rather than trading down or reducing usage occasions.
At last year's ShopTalk event, the buzz was all about generative AI and its potential to enhance company performance and consumer experience. This year, brands and retailers, having gained some experience, are sharing their key takeaways from leveraging various AI solutions. The ups and downs in the industry have already provided valuable learning experiences, shedding light on the practical impacts of AI integration.