Consumers are spending on physical gifts even as travel tops wish lists, Visa survey finds

Visa’s holiday survey found consumers are still allocating spending to physical gifts even as travel and experiences rank as top wish-list items, signaling resilient demand across both categories. The findings matter for retailers and card networks because they suggest holiday budgets are not shifting entirely away from tangible goods. Visa did not disclose specific spending totals or percentage changes in the article. Investors should watch upcoming holiday sales data and card-network volumes for confirmation of whether gift spending holds up alongside travel demand.