Consumers

Europ Assistance (“EA”) announced the international findings of their 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer. The survey was conducted by Ipsos among 15,000 people across 15 countries. It tracks global travel trends. The survey was taken between April 26 and May 16, 2022.

Expectations and investment sentiment continues to decline

Seizing the on- and off-trade opportunities beyond the crisis.

From the Fitbit to Apple’s smartwatch: wearable tech is becoming increasingly popular across the globe. Early adopters of new technology, the world’s affluent are at the forefront of purchasing wearable tech, ownership reaching over 30% in Spain, Turkey and the USA.

Consumers are more conscious than ever about the safety and trustworthiness of food and drink, which has led to an increase in the use of terms such as ‘natural’ on packaging.

This month's global consumer confidence reaches 50.9

Respondents are most likely to view self-driving cars as making the driving experience more luxurious and comfortable.

March's global consumer confidence Primary Index has risen to 50.6 to tie January 2018's record high.

Having described France as a time-bomb at the heart of Europe and a country frivolously denying reality, The Economist designated France as the country of the year in 2017. Perhaps Emmanuel Macron’s election has already changed the global outlook on the country.