In our view there is already a ton of coverage of the trends that ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers are seeing. What’s the edge in hearing the billionaire consensus view over and over again?

The edge comes from hearing new perspectives and new information like from the wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of couples during the pandemic and has noticed that couples are allocating significantly more of their wedding budgets on “small details” like personalized neon signs and eco-friendly customized digital invitations rather than paper invites. Or the accountant seeing how there’s a huge uptick in ecommerce clients generating revenue from in person popups.

Below, you’ll find some of the most thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives in across various industries and markets sharing the trends they are seeing.

Anke Bodack

I see a big trend going towards smaller properties, away from the big branded hotels and also a big movement for more sustainability and wellness. A small anecdote for this could be, that we receive a good amount of wedding night bookings, even though we have excellent larger hotels on the ocean and or with many more amenities and luxuries that we are not offering. Read more>>

Suze Renner

The most profound change in luxury involves the pivot from product ownership to experiential engagement. Industry forecasts suggest that experience-focused offerings will represent half of the luxury travel sector by 2025, demonstrating consumers’ growing preference for meaningful encounters over material acquisitions. Read more>>

Daniel Serfer

Right now, it seems like the biggest trend in restaurants is the popularity of mediteranean /middle eastern type of foods. There seems to be a tremendous increase in restaurants serving cuisines from Israel, Turkey, Greece, and the like. Im a fan of this trend as I do like that style of food very much, and I think it is interesting to see how things like hummus, schwarma, or kabobs are done in these different regions. It also seems like a nice relatively healthy way to eat. Read more>>

Denise Russo

etrics, and AI—specifically, how we can use these tools to identify the root causes of emotional responses in leaders. I’m currently collaborating with top scientists and psychologists who are developing and testing technologies that don’t just track stress or output but go deeper—into the belief systems and thinking patterns driving behavior. In business, we often look at poor results and blame a lack of action. But what if the issue isn’t what someone did—but what they believe? Read more>>

Shamali Watts

As a business owner and stylist specializing in locs for over a decade, I’ve witnessed numerous trends emerge within our industry. One such trend is loc brushing, which has gained popularity but raises significant concerns regarding hair health. Loc brushing involves using a brush to groom locs, a practice that can lead to weakening and potential breakage of the hair strands. This method contradicts traditional loc maintenance techniques, which emphasize minimal manipulation to preserve the integrity of the hair. The rise of such trends often stems from a desire to align with mainstream beauty standards, sometimes at the expense of the cultural and historical significance of locs. Read more>>