longer. But how can anyone anticipate events such as the global economic collapse of 2008? In Hospitality 2015: The Future of Hospitality and Travel two futurists and a hospitality educator offer a primer of business forecasting, then apply their methods to predict the future of sectors from restaurants to tourism, airlines to meetings and expositions. These are must-have skills and information for anyone pursuing a hospitality career in the 21st century. Contents Practical Prophecy for Beginners The World Economy: Today's Pain is Tomorrow's Gain "Bang! You're Dead!" Hospitality in the Age of Terror Tourism Trends: If This is Tuesday, It Must be Kuala Lumpur Medical Tourism: If This is Wednesday, It Must be My Hip Replacement Away on Business: The MICE Market Water, Water Everywhere: The Cruise Holiday Clipped Wings: Troubled Times for the Airlines Tasty Trends for the Restaurant Industry The Past is Prologue

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