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The 2026 Hospitality Trends Report developed by agencies af&co. and Carbonate. is the 18th annual report which forecasts major shifts in the hospitality industry, covering everything from food and beverage to travel, and includes specific examples of emerging trends. Key predictions highlighted include a focus on value-driven experiences, a swing back towards meat dishes like bone marrow, the rise of Korean Italian cuisine and Modern Mexican mixology, and the growing popularity of solo and mystery travel. The source also notes that chewy textures and the “prix-fixe” dining model are trending, identifying Minneapolis as the U.S. Food City of the Year. Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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