Why We Gather: Hilton Reveals Behavioral, Emotional and Cultural Drivers Defining 2026 Meetings and Events January 20, 2026 Trends Report special section explores how the digital era is redefining in-person connection and the attendee motivations reshaping meetings and events According to new Hilton research, 84% of attendees say they love bringing their “authentic selves” to work events—highlighting the growing demand for genuine, in-person connection. Nearly half (49%) of respondents say meeting new people and bonding with their team will be the main reason they attend work events in 2026, underscoring the shift toward purpose-driven gatherings that fuel collaboration and career momentum. Two-thirds (67%) of attendees report feeling less engaged during events if they don’t get downtime, with 55% admitting they’ll skip sessions to decompress if breaks aren’t built in—making wellbeing a must-have in today’s event agendas. The report builds on Hilton’s World’s Most Welcoming Events initiative and last year’s Meetings Maximizer Report, which introduced new research and solutions to make meetings more welcoming across generations.
Data Centers Plan to Reduce Reliance on Grid Finds Bloom Energy’s 2026 Power Report January 20, 2026 As more gigawatt-scale data centers come online, developers are taking power into their own hands; one-third of data centers to be fully off-grid by 2030 Data centers are shifting to power-advantaged regions: Texas’ data center load is poised to more than double to 30% of total U.S. demand by 2028; Georgia leads growing boom in Southeast Legacy players like California and Oregon stand to lose half their relative market share
Overseas Doctors Power the NHS, But Uncertainty Grows January 16, 2026 Medscape reporting and survey data show why doctors are coming to the UK, what it takes to work in the NHS and what’s now pushing many to look elsewhere.
Rising Fraud Puts Half of UK Retailers at Risk of Closing or Scaling Back in 2026, New Research From payabl. Finds January 16, 2026 Rising fraud is putting significant pressure on UK retailers, with half of businesses at risk of closing or scaling back in the year ahead, new research finds. The research from leading European financial technology provider payabl.’s Fraud in Europe report shows that the impact of fraud on retailer operations, margins and customer trust has become [...]
Northern Trust Asset Management Forecasts AI-Driven Strength in Private Markets; United States, Japan and Australia to Lead Equity Returns over Next Decade January 16, 2026 AI innovation, the global shift to self-reliance and rising government debt likely to be key drivers of financial markets
Rapyd’s 2026 State of Stablecoins: Businesses Move En Masse as Stablecoins Go Mainstream January 16, 2026 Rapyd’s 2026 State of Stablecoins Report shows 64% of businesses surveyed already use stablecoins or plan to within three years, with speed, easier cross-border transactions, and cost savings driving adoption
New Cloudflare Report Warns of a ‘Technical Glass Ceiling’ Stifling AI Growth and Weakening Cybersecurity January 16, 2026 New research shows that organizations modernizing apps are 3x more likely to see AI payoffs, while those clinging to legacy systems face rising security risks and developer talent shortages
Smartsheet Research Reveals Security Risk: 70% of Operations Management Professionals Use “Shadow AI” Amid Pressure to Increase Efficiency January 8, 2026 To achieve operational excellence, organizations must embrace Intelligent Work Management, uniting human expertise and governed AI
FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: October 2025 December 23, 2025 Pre-Christmas spending and average active balances fall, however average balances for missed accounts remain high reflecting continued financial pressure
The Most Iconic Moments From Lily Allen, Lewis Capaldi, Katy Perry and Drake Revealed in Year in Live Experiences Report December 22, 2025 From Lily Allen creating the ultimate diss album, Lewis Capaldi beating Drake and Kendrick, to Katy Perry’s space adventure impacting her ticket sales – a new report unlocks fans favourite moments in live music for this year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251222839579/en/ Leading ticket marketplace viagogo has released its [...]