Andrew Freeman, Founder of af&co. and Co-Founder of Carbonate, and Leith Steel, Head of Insights for Carbonate present a special presentation of the af&co./Carbonate 18th annual Hospitality Trends Report.
The annual Hospitality Trends Report forecasts the biggest influences in food, beverage, hotels, travel, marketing, and social media that will shape the hospitality industry in 2026. The 100+ page report provides actionable strategies for increasing relevance, capitalizing on trends, and boosting sales, with insights gleaned from over 100 restaurants, hotels and food & beverage brands. An anticipated industry resource each year, the af&co./Carbonate Hospitality Trends Report is consistently cited by media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, Nation’s Restaurant News, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart and many more.
You’ll find the BATW Youtube channel under BENEFITS after you log in to your account at batw.org. Contact Ginny Prior for information on how to access the Trends Report and other thought pieces on the Carbonate and af&co. friends and family site.