Israelis Abroad Ordering Food Delivery, Fashion Purchases Surge
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israelis traveling abroad during holidays are increasingly spending on food deliveries and fashion, according to new PassportCard data. Wolt delivery services are particularly popular in Greece, Cyprus, and Georgia, while Zara leads fashion purchases in several countries. The trend reflects a growing preference for app-based services for food and transportation, as noted by PassportCard CEO Itzik Avksis.
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- Israelis abroad are spending significantly on food deliveries and fashion purchases during holidays.
- Wolt food delivery services are a top expense for Israelis in Greece, Cyprus, and Georgia.
- Zara is the leading fashion retailer for Israelis in six popular tourist destinations.
- Transportation spending varies, with ride-sharing and public transit apps popular globally.
- PassportCard CEO Itzik Avksis noted a rise in app usage for food and travel.
- Uber Eats leads food delivery transactions in the United States and Japan.
New data from PassportCard reveals that Israelis traveling abroad during the holiday season are increasingly spending on food deliveries and fashion purchases, beyond traditional dining and shopping. The findings, based on usage of the company's "Red Card" for international payments via PassportCard Pay, show that food delivery services are a significant expense.
In Greece, food delivery orders through the service "Wolt" ranked first among Israeli tourists' expenses. Similar trends were observed in Cyprus and Georgia, where Wolt ranked third in transaction volume for food deliveries. In contrast, Uber Eats led in transactions in the United States and Japan.
Fashion purchases also show distinct patterns. The retailer Zara was the top choice for fashion spending in six of the ten most popular tourist destinations, including Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Georgia, Hungary, and Austria. In Italy, the US, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand, Uniqlo led fashion transactions.
Transportation habits varied by destination. Israelis in the US favored subway and Uber rides, while in Thailand, Grab and Bolt apps were popular. In Spain, the metro systems in Barcelona and Madrid were the primary transportation expenses for Israeli travelers.
Itzik Avksis, CEO of PassportCard Pay, noted the growing preference for food and travel apps. He stated that more travelers are opting to order food to their accommodations instead of solely relying on restaurant dining.
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