Catalyst | December 2022
As we get ready to bid farewell to 2022, our final issue of Catalyst explores the future of wellness tourism, offers rock-solid guidance in the world of ESG reporting, highlights trends in the food & beverage industry and so much more.
Travel & Tourism
The Future of Wellness Tourism
By: Catherine Feliciano-Chon , Managing Partner
Wellness #tourism is primed for growth and is expected to help usher in a period of rapid recovery for the #travel industry. Our latest report uncovers the destinations, products and programs best positioned to capitalize on consumer behavior, demand for #sustainability and a reemerging Chinese travel segment.
The 2022 World Travel Market Reminds Us of the Power of Personal Connection
By: Matt Biggadike , Account Manager, FINN Partners Global Travel Practice
World Travel Market 2022 (WTM), an industry-leading #internationaltravel event, welcomed over 35,800 participants to London this past November – over double the recorded attendance of 2021 when the event adopted an in-person/virtual hybrid model. The event demonstrated just how pivotal face-to-face engagement is for the industry, among other key learnings.
German Desire to Travel Continues
By: Stefanie Reichardt-Scavuzzo , Associate Vice President, FINN Partners Global Travel
For many, 2022 was all about catching up on travel, ticking off long-held bucket list items and finally experiencing special moments again. Holiday bookings by German travelers almost bounced back to pre-COVID levels in the Summer of 2022. But what is the forecast for 2023?
Purpose & Social Impact
The Power of Coalitions: Catalysts for Change
By: Amy Terpeluk , Managing Partner, CSR and #SocialImpact Leader
The reality is that even if your social issue is worthy, your strategy is rock solid, and your commitment is genuine, you may not be able to effectively move the needle without a coalition of like-minded partners mobilized to combine forces.
Stop Issuing a Report and Start Reporting
By: Alicia Gesner , Strategy Director, CSR and Social Impact
It’s high time companies started separating the act of reporting from the notion of a report. How do brands get out of that trap and start reporting #CSR and #ESG progress to the people who need it in a way that actually connects? Start by pinpointing your audience.
Picking Fights You Can Win
By: Amy Terpeluk , Managing Partner, CSR and Social Impact Leader
Many organizations stumble when finding the right cause to champion or issue to focus on. Everyone wants to make a difference and move the needle, but some issues invariably get more attention than others. How do you pick fights you can win and effect change?
Consumer & Lifestyle
12 Breakout Food and Beverage Trends to Watch in 2023
By: Rachel Kay , Managing Partner, FINN Global Consumer
From planet-friendly foods and packaging to brand collaborations and making global flavors more accessible, the consumer packaged goods (#CPG) sector is ripe with innovation. Take a look at some of the hottest industry trends that will shape the food and beverage segment in 2023.
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Giving the Gift of the Outdoors
This holiday season, brands are tapping into the magic of the great outdoors to inspire consumers. FINN’s Consumer Lifestyle and Sports team highlights several clients positioning their products and services to cut through the holiday clutter.
Travel & Tourism: The Outdoor Industry’s Biggest Asset
While boating, cycling, hiking and snow resorts may often take the spotlight in the conversation around the power of the #outdoorindustry, travel and tourism is actually leading the sector’s growth.
Tech
Why a Recession Isn’t Necessarily Bad for Tech
By: Sabrina Guttman , Managing Partner, FINN Global Technology Practice Leader
After a decade of growth and exuberance, the #techindustry has gone through a tumultuous 2022—and it’s not over yet. Tech organizations must return to corporate storytelling fundamentals in a way that brings their “why” front and center.
How to Make a Fintech Brand Stand Out From the Crowd
By: Kristina King , Vice President, FINN Global Technology
#Fintech brands face a much different environment today than they did 30 years ago when the industry was born. Once an enigma, the challenge now is standing out in the sea of sameness within a highly competitive ecosystem – and attracting talent, investors, partners, clients or consumers.
Health
FINN Partners and Galen Growth Global State of Digital Health Q3 2022
Powered by over 200 million data points and information from 12,000+ digital health ventures across the planet, the groundbreaking "Global State of Digital Health Report" digs deep into emerging #digitalhealth trends, areas of growth and #innovation, and market expectations beyond equity funding.
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