Happy Black Friday – the day the retail business counts on putting itself into the black for the year. With difficult economic times, I’m not sure if they’re as optimistic this year as in years past.
Shopping, however, is the Number One tourism activity in the United States. That’s why you’ll find so many retailers and shopping facilities promoting themselves with a tourism approach. Whether it’s free shuttles from hotel to malls, special hotel stay/shopping packages, or shopping promotions tied in with conference events, retailers with a tourism focus are experience stronger overall sales results.
As I think about it, I enjoy doing a little shopping when I’m traveling. It’s not the focal point of my travels, and some times I purchase, others I don’t. I do think it tells me a little something about the area that I’m visiting when I see what they shop for.
How about you? Do you shop when you travel?
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