202 Vision Into The Year Ahead


With calendars once again turning the page to a New Year and New Decade Now, Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine looks to the future by asking hospitality industry experts to predict which trends will be worth watching in the year 2020 - and beyond.


Providing insight from a variety of perspectives, each of these hospitality representatives, meeting plan- ning professionals or service providers draws on the unique experiences that have helped shape his or her view of where the industry currently stands, as well as where it could be headed next.


Abby Homol, Account Manager Roberts Event Group, a Hosts Global Member, Philadelphia, PA


Brian Shields, Director of Sales Peddler's Village - Lahaska, PA


Hot trends for 2020: Audio-visual equipment will keep developing, such as wireless chargers and high definition LCD projectors; and wed- ding arches will be making a comeback for ceremonies in 2020!


On Shields’ wish list for the New Year: A strong economy that allows groups to con- tinue to meet and stay at Peddler’s Village.


Anticipated trends for 2020: Conscious take on sustainability; new ways to incorporate branding into the event; less focus on décor and more focus on interactive experiences at events.


Homol’s wish list for 2020 and beyond includes: More décor and elevated themes for events, as well as less formality as part of off-site events. In addition, no more seated dinners with programs, just reception-style to provide more opportunities for guests to network.


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