2024 marks 16 years of Carbonate and af&co.’s annual Hospitality Trends Report. This is the first report since the official end of the pandemic, but we know the industry still feels the reverberations. Like any 16-year-old, we don’t trust what worked in the past. Things are different now. We have to discover our own future...
Tourism and hospitality are on a journey of disruption. Shifting source markets and destinations, growing demand for experiential and luxury travel, and innovative business strategies are all combining to dramatically alter the industry landscape.
Our latest report, in collaboration with our exclusive data partner Equilar, highlights concerning trends in U.S. corporate boardrooms. Analysis of the Russell 3000 shows women hold only 29.7 percent of board seats, with a minimal 0.3 percent increase from the previous quarter and 0.8 percent from the previous year. Only 30.7 percent of the 587...
The growing impact of emergent technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), on customers and employees alike is disrupting the travel and hospitality industry. To address these changes and what they mean for travel and hospitality companies, and the people leading those organizations, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality and Allianz Partners have produced a comprehensive report, The...
Through my research, I’ve surveyed more than 3,000 professionals, the majority of whom were women. They have taught me about their strengths, passions, aspirations, and the distinct ways we can often get bogged down on the path to realizing our leadership potential — situations that prevent us from being the leaders that we’re capable of...
The promise of a pending growth cycle does little to offset the immediate impact of inflation, evolving workforce challenges and interest rates that are at their highest since 2007. CEOs face tough decisions about how to position their business to endure and grow through a slow 2024. Growth requires investment, yet the cost of money...
Men are pivotal in the pursuit of gender equity. Because of well-known gender gaps in executive leadership positions, men can be powerful stakeholders in their organizations. Their support can both expand and accelerate progress toward ending gender inequities. However, even when men have the best intentions for supporting gender equity, opposing forces such as personal...
Today’s job market is in constant flux, and talent leaders face a seismic shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing recruitment, a new generation of workers brings new expectations, and the debate of “when,” “where,” and “how” we work rages on. But what does this mean for the coming year? How much will AI affect the...
Offering robust, year-over-year data, this survey will help you design competitive compensation plans that attract and retain high-performing employees. Use the included Online Reporting Tool to build customized reports based on industry and geographic area (U.S. and Canada). This year’s survey includes base salary increases and merit budgets for 18 countries, including in-depth salary budget...
Our resource library is filled with a carefully curated list of reports exploring topics that are crucial to women leaders in the travel and hospitality industry as a whole. Women Leading Travel & Hospitality members have instant access to these research reports spanning topics such as customer experience trends in the industry, the state of...
