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Author: Future Agenda | https://www.futureagenda.org
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Our foresight programmes generate insights and views of the future, that can be used to provoke discussion, response, thought and innovation.
As they grow cities become increasingly influential in their own right. Often centres for innovation, their reach stretches far beyond the confines of national boundaries as they position themselves as centres of excellence.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/influence-of-key-cities/
Lower expectations for economic growth in many regions will see greater use of robots to increase productivity, changing spending patterns and a rise in the sharing economy.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/lower-growth-economy/
We need to make positive choices to avoid a world of increased automation with surplus people seeking employment and greater economic exploitation of those in work.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/surplus-people/
Economists agree that immigration is good for economies. Migrants tend to be younger, more enterprising, and economically active, and their effect on wages, economic growth and tax contributions is almost completely positive.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/positive-immigration/
Water is inter-twined with everything we do; energy, food, health and wellbeing, manufacturing are all dependent on its availability. At the very least we need to start a public conversation about its real role in our lives.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/starting-the-conversation/
Hospitality organisations increasingly optimise the experience of space – both physically and experientially – to help travellers feel comfortable and secure. This results in more memorable, personalised and efficient travel.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/defining-my-space/
Technology-enabled connections provide more headspace and heart-space that displace the frustrations and ‘lost time’ that travellers needlessly suffer. This helps them to get more value from their time spent travelling.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/valuing-time/
With access to seemingly endless information, travellers will continue to need help ‘connecting the dots’ and filtering. The gathering of useful local and authentic knowledge from meaningful (human) sources will be key.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/supporting-overwhelmed-travellers/
Connectivity everywhere will redefine research, decision-making, marketing and experiences. This leads to a richer environment for travelers and the opportunity for them to ‘make it their own’ including the spontaneous.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/travelers-in-control/
As travel industry employees are more educated, increased pressure is placed on management to better serve the workforce and their needs. A greater focus on human capital develops leadership and embraces diversity.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/satisfying-a-better-educated-workforce/
Organisations increasingly reflect a desire to care for the next generation, actively questioning the value of capital, implying a return to notions of tradition and of passing on a legacy that is about more than money.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/future-focused/
As more digital-native Millennials take the lead they bring different perspectives, experiences and expectations about societal challenges and the role of organisations. This drives a shift towards a deeper sense of purpose.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/millennial-managers/
