Caroline Howley

Aug 18, 2024 | retail-week.com | Caroline Howley

Source: Shutterstock New consumer data shows that retailers looking to win in the online space must focus on making things easy for the consumer to win their trust and loyalty. Research compiled for Retail Week in partnership with nShift found that, among a sample of 1,022 UK online shoppers, the aspect of delivery and returns they place the most value on is convenience.

Jul 24, 2024 | booking.com | Alison Kessler |Caroline Lupini |Caroline Howley

Allow at least an hour of extra time when scheduling flights or layovers; when YOU need assistance is not necessarily when assistance is available. Bring your patience, snacks, and cash for tips when utilizing airport accessibility services. In the Spring of 2021, my extended family decided to meet in Nashville for my mom’s 80th birthday celebration. None of us had ever been to Nashville, Tennessee, and we were ready to explore.

Feb 5, 2024 | retail-week.com | Megan Dunsby |Caroline Howley

Shoppers may not be hitting the high street or splashing out on big-ticket items, but household spending has jumped sharply over the past year owing largely to price risesAlmost half (48%) of consumers in our survey have seen monthly household spend increase significantly year on year, while 34% have seen a slight rise. Just 6% report no change. As one respondent says, while their “spend is the same, I get less for my money… council tax plus gas and electricity equals half my monthly income now”.

Nov 9, 2023 | tourradar.com | Caroline Howley

Travelers get more for their money in Thailand, no matter their budget. Indulge in a mouthwatering street food dinner for less than a buck, or splash hundreds of dollars on a Michelin-starred rooftop tasting menu. Rub shoulders with backpackers at beachy hostels or indulge in a world-class wellness retreat. Hail tuk-tuks and catch trains to get from A to B, or hire private transfers complete with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Wondering how much to budget for two weeks in Thailand?

Oct 26, 2023 | tourradar.com | Caroline Howley

Nowhere in the world does wellness quite like the countries of Asia. After all, many of the wellness practices enjoyed today originated in this part of the world: yoga can be traced back 4,000 years to northern India, while Indonesia has a long tradition of holistic healing therapies, and Thailand is renowned for massage. What’s more, Asia’s breathtaking tropical scenery provides the perfect backdrop for reconnecting with the natural world.