NEWS: Treatonimics - Guests Want Memorable, Not Cheap

Haunted Attraction Network by Haunted Attractions Network

Aug 5, 202637:19Arts

Hershey has a name for the economy we've been describing all year: Treatonomics, "a consumer trend in which people prioritize joyful, memorable experiences and generosity over simply chasing the lowest price." Guests are...

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