Understanding the value of high-end tourism. High-end tourism, worth up to £30bn to the UK, presents a critically important opportunity to rebuild the post-pandemic economy and support future prosperity across the country, based on a virtuous circle of hospitality, culture, travel and retail. In Walpole’s recent report “What It’s Worth: Enabling The Return Of The … Read more
The top sought-after honeymoons to take in 2022. New findings from leading travel app Expedia reveal that honeymoons are the next big thing poised for a post-pandemic glow-up. A recent study conducted by the travel giant found that an astounding 97% of honeymoon plans were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly every couple forced … Read more
Europe’s Tax Free Shopping Gains Strength With Record Recovery Rates, says Global Blue‘s new report. Last week, at Walpole’s latest Luxury Summit in London, Global Blue presented new data signalling the continued recovery of Tax Free Shopping in continental Europe. Global Blue offers innovative solutions in three different fields: Tax Free Shopping, Payments services, and … Read more
Five proactive tips for pet owners to promote the mental health of pets. Most pet parents are aware, either consciously or subconsciously, that ‘the pet effect’ is real, meaning, pets contribute to our emotional, social, & physical wellbeing. But how many pet parents think about their pet’s mental health? To better understand cat and … Read more