New study forecasts increase in travel spending, hotel rates

davidc@ccr-mag.com March 11, 2013

TripAdvisor's TripBarometer study for 2013 indicates that more than 40 percent of travelers are inclined to raise their trip spending in 2013 as 56 percent of hoteliers plan increases in room rates in anticipation of a profitable year ahead. The beach scene topped U.S. travelers' preference for a vacation, at 21 percent, followed by culture and adventure, the study found. Read the HotelsMag.com story here.

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Claire’s courts high-end shoppers with new Paris store

Accessories retailer Claire’s will open an upscale store in Paris this week that will feature exclusive handbags, makeup and a content creation studio for social media posts. The new store highlights the mall-based retailer’s evolving strategy of appealing to a broader swathe of global shoppers