As a leading voice in hospitality and event management, Katarina Railko possesses a unique perspective on the forces shaping the travel industry. Drawing on insights from Phocuswright analysts, she joins us to discuss the near future of travel, a landscape where technology like agentic AI and
With a deep-rooted expertise in the travel, tourism, and events sectors, Katarina Railko has become a leading voice in navigating the complex landscape of hospitality risk management. As the industry grapples with economic pressures, a competitive labor market, and a host of new and evolving
The American tourism industry, once a beacon of global travel, found itself grappling with a sudden and perplexing reversal of fortune in 2025, a year that saw the promising post-pandemic recovery not only grind to a halt but shift alarmingly into reverse. For the first time since 2020, the number
With the passage of Representative Regina Young's bill in Pennsylvania, the hospitality industry is now on the front lines of the fight against human trafficking. This new legislation mandates awareness training for all hotel and reservation workers, a move celebrated by lawmakers as a critical
The modern luxury traveler seeks a profound paradox: complete disconnection from the daily grind while demanding flawless connection to the digital world. This expectation has fundamentally reshaped the hospitality landscape, transforming luxury resorts from serene getaways into sophisticated,
Katarina Railko has spent her career at the intersection of hospitality, entertainment, and large-scale events, translating real-world guest behavior into digital strategies that move the needle. Drawing on years in travel and tourism, she now advises hoteliers on unifying tech stacks, activating
