From Robots To "Meat" — The Biggest Restaurant, Hotel Trends Predicted To Hit In 2019

If you haven't yet jumped on the faux-meat bandwagon, 2019 could be the year.

San Francisco-based consulting firm af&co. has come out with its 11th annual round up of predictions slated to shake up the hospitality industry in the year ahead. From a globally-inspired breakfast to doughnuts for dessert, customers' experiences at restaurants, hotels, airports and entertainment venues will get a start-to-finish refresh.

At the forefront of issues such as healthcare, minimum wage, waste and workers' rights, af&co. Founder Andrew Freeman said the underlying theme for 2019 is focused on promoting widespread change.

"The hospitality industry is leading the charge in creating the world we want to live in. Restaurants and hotels are gathering places for people to connect, creating the perfect grounds for people to come together, get personal and embrace forward-thinking ideas," Freeman said. "

Flip through the slideshow for a preview of the biggest trends expected to hit next year.