Dave McRobbie of Holidaymaker talks to Jason McCowan of Zonal about hospitality trends in 2026, using data to improve food and drink performance, and technology that helps without adding noise.
In this launch episode of The eXPerience Podcast, Dave McRobbie speaks with Jason McCowan from Zonal about what they are seeing across hospitality in 2026.
The conversation covers sector trends, the role of data and reporting in shaping F&B performance, the growing pressure on operators, and how technology can support experience without adding noise. It is a relaxed discussion between two people who know the industry well and respect its realities.
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