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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Frequent Travelers Drive High-Value Opportunities in the US
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research from LoopMe, the global leader in brand performance, reveals that while a majority of Americans book only one or two trips per year, there is a high-value segment of frequent travelers emerging. These consumers are between the ages of 18-24 years old and are likely to book up to seven trips a year, indicating a growing opportunity for brands to build long-term loyalty with younger consumers who are more likely to travel and spend. While a majority of Americans book only one or two trips per year, there is a high-value segment of frequent travelers emerging. Share The report also revealed that domestic travel remains the most popular type of trip booked (39%), followed by nearby weekend getaways (23%) and international travel (17%). Cruises (15%) and theme parks (12%) have also been listed as popular destinations for Americans. International travelers (50%) and cruise-goers (48%) are also more likely to travel up to three times per year, creating an opportunity for brands and marketers to explore. When booking travel, 22% of US consumers use direct websites or online travel agencies (21%); however, other routes used include: Travel agency - 11% Credit card portals - 5% Employer travel portal - 4% Additional key insights from LoopMe's analysis include Frequent travelers spend big: Frequent travelers are more than twice as likely to spend at least $3000 per person on each trip Most Americans book travel for leisure and family visits: Top travel purposes include leisure (29%), family visits (24%), and group travel (7%). 'While most Americans travel occasionally, the real opportunity lies with frequent travelers to build long-term loyalty and growth', said Brian Bell, GM North America at LoopMe. 'As the travel landscape continues to evolve, brands have the perfect opportunity to reach emerging, high-value audiences and drive ROI in order to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive space.' Methodology LoopMe surveyed 6,409 US consumers between 27-31 January 2025 to gauge travel habits, preferences, and motivations. About LoopMe LoopMe is the global leader in brand performance, redefining brand advertising for the digital and app ecosystem. LoopMe was the first to apply AI to brand advertising and its Intelligent Marketplace, finding solutions to industry challenges that haven't previously been solved. With consumer insights and AI at its core, LoopMe makes brand advertising better, outperforming industry benchmarks for leading global brands. Our vision is to change advertising for the better, by building technology that will redefine brand advertising. LoopMe was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in the UK, with global offices across New York, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Dnipro, Krakow, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dole plc Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Release
DUBLIN, July 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) will announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on Monday, August 11, 2025, prior to the market opening. The company's management will host a webcast and conference call on the same day at 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A presentation to accompany the discussion will be uploaded to the company website along with a press release and other supplemental financial information. The live webcast and a replay after the event can be accessed at or directly at The conference call can be accessed by registering at About Dole plc: A global leader in fresh produce, Dole plc grows, markets, and distributes an extensive variety of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced locally and from around the world. Dedicated and passionate in exceeding our customers' requirements in over 85 countries, our goal is to make the world a healthier and more sustainable place. Category: Financial View source version on Contacts Investor Contact: James O'Regan, Head of Investor Relations, Dole +353 1 887 2794 Media Contact: Brian Bell, +353 87 2436 130 Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Dole plc Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Release
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 21, 2025-- Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) will announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on Monday, August 11, 2025, prior to the market opening. The company's management will host a webcast and conference call on the same day at 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A presentation to accompany the discussion will be uploaded to the company website along with a press release and other supplemental financial information. The live webcast and a replay after the event can be accessed at or directly at The conference call can be accessed by registering at About Dole plc: A global leader in fresh produce, Dole plc grows, markets, and distributes an extensive variety of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced locally and from around the world. Dedicated and passionate in exceeding our customers' requirements in over 85 countries, our goal is to make the world a healthier and more sustainable place. Category: Financial View source version on CONTACT: Investor Contact: James O'Regan, Head of Investor Relations, Dole plc [email protected] +353 1 887 2794Media Contact: Brian Bell, Ogilvy [email protected] +353 87 2436 130 KEYWORD: IRELAND EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES FOOD/BEVERAGE SOURCE: Dole plc Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/21/2025 06:00 AM/DISC: 07/21/2025 06:01 AM
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UK tightens work visas but makes room for lower-skilled office roles for now
The UK is revamping its work visa policy, prioritizing skilled workers with higher salary thresholds, but a temporary shortage list allows hiring for specific lower-skilled roles until 2026, excluding dependents. This transitional measure supports key industrial and creative sectors, requiring workforce training plans post-2026. The goal is to tighten controls and focus on higher-skilled immigration. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The United Kingdom has overhauled its work visa policy, aiming to tighten access by limiting skilled-worker visas to graduate-level jobs and raising salary thresholds. However, the rules will initially be more liberal than they appear. A 'temporary shortage list' of non-graduate occupations will allow employers to recruit foreign workers for select lower-skilled office roles until the end of 2026, though these migrants will not be allowed to bring family members, Financial Times reports. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described the move as a 'complete reset' of the system, stating it would 'restore proper control and order' and shift focus to 'higher skills, lower number and tighter controls.'While the new framework raises salary thresholds in line with domestic wage growth and disqualifies 111 previously eligible roles from visa access, the transitional list includes various positions across industrial and creative sectors. These include lab technicians, welders, architectural technicians, steel erectors, and industrial climbers: all linked to the UK 's long-term industrial strategy, which targets growth in eight priority sector employers will also benefit, as the list permits hiring of non-UK writers, dancers, photographers, make-up artists, set designers, and box office staff. Additionally, roles such as IT help desk technicians, bookkeepers, mortgage administrators, HR officers, marketing associates, and sales personnel are eligible, despite being temporary visa provisions exclude dependents and will not offer any fee or salary concessions. Post-2026, each sector must have a workforce training plan in place to retain overseas hiring access, though ministers have not yet outlined how this process will to the Financial Times report, Brian Bell, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), said the rapid implementation was aimed at preventing a hiring surge ahead of the restrictions. 'Hospitality employers, who have often used the visa system to hire chefs, would be most affected by the new curbs,' he also noted that MAC would assess each role's relevance to the government's industrial strategy and domestic hiring feasibility. Roles will remain on the new list only if paired with a concrete workforce development plan.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lowering UK family visa income bar may raise net migration; says advisory panel
A threshold of £24,000 to £28,000 would prioritise economic concerns and reduce burden on public funds. A threshold of £23,000 to £25,000 would help families remain self-sufficient without exceeding the minimum wage. Live Events The UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that the government lower the minimum income required for a British citizen or settled resident to sponsor a partner's visa. The committee said that a threshold between £23,000 and £25,000 could support families without forcing them to live apart, but it also warned that such a move could slightly raise net migration, according to a report by The Guardian As of April 2024, the income requirement for sponsoring a foreign partner was raised to £29,000. The MAC's new report suggests the increase to £38,700—planned by the previous Conservative government—should be dropped. It found the policy would likely conflict with international law, especially Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects the right to family committee offered several options:(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)If the threshold drops to £24,000, the report estimates that net migration could rise by 1% to 3% in future per the Guardian report, committee chair Professor Brian Bell said, 'While the decision on where to set the threshold is ultimately a political one, we have provided evidence on the impacts of financial requirements on families and economic wellbeing.'The MAC also advised that the threshold should not be higher for families with children, despite their higher living costs, due to the severe impact separation has on children. It recommended maintaining the same threshold across all regions of the reacted with mixed feelings. Caroline Coombs, co-founder of Reunite Families UK, said: 'Any threshold even at minimum wage would still separate many groups of people who just want to be a family here in the UK.'She added: 'We are calling on the home secretary to have the political courage to change a system … destroying the lives of British and settled residents and their children for over a decade.'The Home Office confirmed it is reviewing the MAC's findings. A spokesperson said, 'The home secretary commissioned the independent migration advisory committee to undertake a review. We are now considering its findings and will respond in due course.'
