As summer approaches, and American families plan their getaways, new research from Mintel reveals that vacations are a multigenerational affair, with 27 percent of vacationing parents including grandparents in their family travels. Families with young children…
It seems that Brits have caught the travel bug, as new research from Mintel reveals that 2016 could be a record-breaking year for holidaymakers. Indeed, whilst 82% of consumers took a holiday last year, one in four (24%) say they expect to…
Whilst tourist attractions such as cathedrals, palaces and museums usually fill the pages of local guidebooks, new research from Mintel* reveals a more adventurous side to Chinese holidaymakers looking for an adrenaline rush when they go away. Indeed, Mintel’s…
Chicago (January 9, 2014)—As 2014 begins, Mintel’s Consumer Trends Analysts Jennifer Zegler and Stacy Glasgow outline the four trends set to impact the American consumer market, examining the areas of commercial opportunity for brands – and what consumers will be buying into…
Business travel. It may sound glamorous to office bound workers, but new research from Mintel reveals the true cost of business travel and finds just a quarter (27%) of business travellers have been fully reimbursed for business trips taken. Mintel’s research questioning business travellers about their company’s approach to…
With summertime just around the corner, it’s time for many consumers to start thinking about summer holidays. And while cruises are often associated with senior consumers, new research from Mintel reveals that cruise holidays are now appealing to younger consumers too – with almost half (40%) of young Brits between…
The big day is looming for William and Kate, and if it all gets too much with the in-laws, they could well consider the growing trend of escaping further afield, as new research from Mintel reveals one in five weddings (18%) now take place abroad. Indeed, since 2005, the number…
Holidays for the young aren’t what they used to be. Once Britain’s youth couldn’t wait to escape their parents to see the big wide world, but now it seems the nation’s young adults would rather stay within safe reach of mum’s apron strings. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds there…
While the impact of the volcanic ash cloud on consumer travel plans has ostensibly slowed in recent weeks, it seems there may still be grey skies ahead for outbound tourism. Latest research from Mintel reveals that ash cloud disruptions could put off as many as one in five Brits from…
Chicago (February 17, 2010)—Are you planning on hitting the road this year? While travel spending in the US saw a decline of 9% in 2009, Mintel expects to see more people taking off in the new decade with a 6% increase in travel spending expected for 2010. “In the coming…
Plans and finances may be on ice, but the British dream of a ‘place in the sun’ has not thawed – despite increased anxiety about possible risks attached, according to new research from Mintel. Mintel’s exclusive consumer research reveals that as many as 6.5 million Brits, or one in…
As we return from our summer getaway, the chances are, we may be just a little bit smarter than before we set off, as new research from Mintel highlights a growing trend towards educational holidays In recent years more and more holidaymakers have been looking for something a little…
