ROHIT BHARGAVA - A NON-OBVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Rohit Bhargava has spent years advising travel and hospitality brands around the world - from Marriott to Waldorf Astoria - on evolving traveler expectations and the future of customer experience. His Non-Obvious Trend Report, read by over 1 million people, has tracked the cultural shifts reshaping travel for more than a decade, making him a sought-after keynote speaker for hotel groups, airlines, travel tech providers, local tourism boards, and associations across the travel industry. A 3-time WSJ bestselling author of eleven books, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Non-Obvious Megatrends, Rohit has keynoted events in 32 countries. He loves the Olympics and actively hates cauliflower.
Watch some recent videos from Rohit's social media accounts all about non-obvious thinking and some ideas that may be relevant for your audience:
For the past 15 years, Rohit's trend research and books have frequently focused on spotlighting the biggest trends in the travel & tourism industry. Here are just a few from his past research that are still deeply relevant for travel & tourism professionals and that he often integrates into his trend presentations.
Overwhelmed by technology and a sense that life is now too complex and shallow, people seek out simpler experiences that offer a sense of nostalgia and remind them of a more trustworthy time.
More On This TrendTired of technology that isolates us from one another, people seek out and place greater value on physical, authentic and “unperfect” experiences designed with empathy and delivered by humans.
More On This TrendEntertainment is shifting from something audiences watch to something they step inside. Full-body haptic suits, performances staged for an audience of one and digitally recreated performers are all collapsing the distance between spectator…
More On This TrendWe spend more money than ever on health and wellness, and almost all of it indoors. Governments and medical bodies are now prescribing time outside instead, from walking and community gardening to tree planting and wild swimming, because…
More On This TrendCities are being redesigned so that everything people need sits within a short walk, cycle or ride of home, and electric micromobility keeps stretching how far 15 minutes reaches. Paris is the best known example, but Barcelona has its…
More On This TrendWe count steps, compare calories, measure resting heart rates and track sleep, because data makes us feel in control. On carbon we have spent years oscillating between guilt and ignorance, with no number to act on. In the future normal…
More On This TrendAs more travelers share reviews from their travel experiences online, a modern travel guidebook is generated on the Internet.
More On This TrendAs technology, media clutter and gadget overloads make life increasingly stressful, people seek moments of reflection.
More On This TrendRohit Bhargava is a popular choice for travel & tourism industry events because of his unique ability to offer relevant insights along with a valuable outsiders perspective. Learn more about Rohit’s industry experience here.
Industry Experience Highlights
Most Relevant Keynotes
Rohit over writes about the travel & tourism industry and has published numerous articles focused on the industry since 2005. Start below with a few of his most popular articles and insights.
A FEW TO START WITH
Colombia's Best Tourist Isn't HumanAUGUST 2026How Carnival Cruise Killed Their Loyalty Program ... And What Happens NextJULY 2025Amsterdam Launched a Campaign to Convince British Tourists NOT to Visit. Did It Work?DECEMBER 2024New Zealand Airport Institutes 3-Minute Hug Limit When Dropping OffOCTOBER 2024The New Luxury Airline for Dogs Called BarkAir Is Not a Joke, It's a Brilliant Marketing StuntAPRIL 2024Rave Reviews
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Christina Baur · National Restaurant Association“Rohit should think about marketing himself not just as a ‘speaker’ but as an ‘experience’, and a great one at that!”
Dawn Dovey · Sage Hospitality Group“Rohit Bhargava has a rare ability to make big ideas feel accessible and actionable.”
Buddy Rizer · Loudoun County Economic Development“I’ve been hearing nothing but positive feedback on Rohit’s talk.”
Becca White · LinkedIn“Our community has been raving about Rohit and his message.”
Mitch Whitten · Visit Fort Worth“Rohit was terrific! 94% top two boxes which is phenomenal.”
Event Planner · Large Global Bank“He’s no Beyonce, but still worth standing in line for!”
Attendee · SXSW Austin
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