British Polling Council

SURVEY: Surprising trends among the youngest travelers as 47% of Americans turn toward travel agents to book their holiday travel

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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This is in stark contrast to Gen X and Boomers, only 12% and 2% of whom use the services of a traditional travel agent.

Key Points: 
  • This is in stark contrast to Gen X and Boomers, only 12% and 2% of whom use the services of a traditional travel agent.
  • Instead, Gen X far prefers to use OTAs when booking their holiday travel (35%).
  • Of the groups surveyed, 92% plan to spend the same amount or more on their holiday travel this year.
  • Among Gen Z travelers, Las Vegas is their New Year's travel destination with 31% reporting it as their top choice.

SURVEY: Surprising trends among the youngest travelers as 47% of Americans turn toward travel agents to book their holiday travel

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Holiday, Generation X, Market Research Society, Gen, Research, OnePoll, IBS, Fight or Flight, Snow, New Year's Eve, OTA, Member, Friends, Social media, ESOMAR, Software as a service, New Year's, Generation Z, Overalls, Korean New Year, British Polling Council, Travel, Transport, Tourism, Hotel, Baby boomers, Millennials

This is in stark contrast to Gen X and Boomers, only 12% and 2% of whom use the services of a traditional travel agent.

Key Points: 
  • This is in stark contrast to Gen X and Boomers, only 12% and 2% of whom use the services of a traditional travel agent.
  • Instead, Gen X far prefers to use OTAs when booking their holiday travel (35%).
  • Of the groups surveyed, 92% plan to spend the same amount or more on their holiday travel this year.
  • Among Gen Z travelers, Las Vegas is their New Year's travel destination with 31% reporting it as their top choice.

Historic Victory as People With Diabetes Win Access to Life-Changing Technology, But Almost Half Don’t Understand the Benefits1-2

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Dexcom’s research follows the new Technology Appraisal (TA) from NICE which provides detailed guidance for hybrid closed loop systems usage.

Key Points: 
  • Dexcom’s research follows the new Technology Appraisal (TA) from NICE which provides detailed guidance for hybrid closed loop systems usage.
  • The new TA impacts an eligible population of over 150,000 people living with Type 1 diabetes in England, providing access to HCL systems3.
  • HCL systems powered by Dexcom real-time CGM have been proven to significantly improve outcomes – giving people with diabetes more confidence in their diabetes management4-6, 8-11.
  • The research was conducted by Censuswide with 251 UK healthcare professionals (aged 18+) involved in the care of people with T1 diabetes between 10.10.2023 - 18.10.2023.

ICO publishes guidance to ensure lawful monitoring in the workplace

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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5WPR Survey Reveals Consumers Are Splurging on Travel and Experiences Again After Years of Saving

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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"With travel heavily influenced by external factors, including rising costs for transportation and airfare, consumers' willingness to splurge isn't enough to ensure a booming year of business, however.

Key Points: 
  • "With travel heavily influenced by external factors, including rising costs for transportation and airfare, consumers' willingness to splurge isn't enough to ensure a booming year of business, however.
  • Word-of-mouth is the top channel consumers report relying on to discover travel destinations (46%), as well as the top channel to further research their desired trip (40%).
  • "Consumers are tapping into more than one channel to discover their next travel destination and curate one-of-a-kind experiences," shared Busch.
  • "Even with reports of consumers prioritizing spending on vacations, there are still challenges faced by destinations and experiences," continued Busch.

ICO to review period and fertility tracking apps as poll shows more than half of women are concerned over data security

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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One in three young people falling prey to ‘text pests’ as ICO calls for victims to come forward

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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HONEYWELL RESEARCH INDICATES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL SHAPE GLOBAL RETAIL OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The research also indicates that retailers see this new technology as complementing and enhancing their workforce and not eliminating jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The research also indicates that retailers see this new technology as complementing and enhancing their workforce and not eliminating jobs.
  • Honeywell's AI in Retail survey involved some 1,000 retail directors across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa in leadership roles – including IT, operations, and customer experience.
  • "As AI continues to evolve, expect an exciting future where innovative technologies unlock new levels of efficiency, engagement and satisfaction in retail."
  • Honeywell's AI in Retail online survey of 1,000 Directors in Retail, IT, Operations and Customer Experience was commissioned by Honeywell and conducted by market research company OnePoll, in accordance with the Market Research Society's code of conduct.

New Report From Baringa Finds a Surprising Driver of Consumer Purchase Decisions – Kindness

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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In the context of the current economic downturn, 81% also said that they are more likely to purchase from companies they considered kind.

Key Points: 
  • In the context of the current economic downturn, 81% also said that they are more likely to purchase from companies they considered kind.
  • “Our research shows that kindness is factoring into purchasing decisions in a significant way,” said Jeff Hartigan, Partner and North America Consumer Products & Retail Lead at Baringa.
  • Thinking about the economic downturn, 88% of U.S. respondents ages 25 to 34 said they are more likely to purchase from ‘kind’ companies.
  • In short, kinder businesses prosper.”
    The Baringa Economics of Kindness Survey was conducted between April 26 and May 2, 2023.

New Study Shows That 84% of People With Diabetes Struggle With Mental Health1

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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The first class at 10:30AM will be with Dexcom’s Warriors model Roxy Horner* and professional rugby player Henry Slade.

Key Points: 
  • The first class at 10:30AM will be with Dexcom’s Warriors model Roxy Horner* and professional rugby player Henry Slade.
  • “I was diagnosed with Type 1 right before my 30th birthday and it certainly caused me to struggle with my mental health.
  • I had to wrap my head around an entirely new way of life,” says model and Dexcom Warrior Roxy Horner.
  • Why: In honour of all people with diabetes and their mental health challenges and triumphs, guests are invited to come and connect / relax via Dexcom Warrior Pose puppy yoga classes.