From Plan to Plate: af&co & Carbonate 2026 Hospitality Trends Report
Spotlighting the biggest influences shaping restaurants, F&B, travel, hotels, marketing, and social—packed with actionable strategies to stay relevant, capitalize on trends, and drive sales.
Explore the latest insights shaping hospitality with an interactive presentation of the af&co. + Carbonate Hospitality Trends Report. Now in its 18th edition, the report is designed to help industry professionals stay relevant, drive revenue, and anticipate what’s next across restaurants, F&B, travel, hotels, marketing, and social media.
Attendees will walk away with:
- Key consumer and cultural shifts influencing dining, travel, and brand engagement
- Early indicators: discover trends before they hit the mainstream.
Actionable strategies for increasing relevance, capitalizing on trends, and boosting sales.

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