2026 Hospitality Trends Forecast: Food, Beverage, Travel and Marketing

03/10/2026
Education Theater 1258

Hospitality innovation is accelerating, with social media speeding up the trend cycle and raising guest expectations. The 18th annual Hospitality Trends Report from af&co. and Carbonate, cited by The New York Times, delivers insights and strategies for operators to stay ahead of the curve.

  • Understand the major forces shaping food, beverage, travel, and hospitality in 2026
  • Identify actionable strategies to apply trends to menus, marketing, and guest experiences
  • Leverage insights from a trusted annual report consistently cited by outlets like The New York Times, Forbes, and Nation's Restaurant News
Speakers
Andrew Freeman
Andrew Freeman, Founder - af@co.
Candace MacDonald
Candace MacDonald, Co-Founder & Managing Director - Carbonate
Rachel Green
Rachel Green, Director of Brand Strategy & Communications - Carbonate