Daniel Levine (DanielLevine.com) is one of the world's best-known trends experts. Called "the ultimate guru of cool" by CNN, he is the author of over 20 best-selling books and a frequent guest on international television and radio. Daniel is the executive director of the Avant-Guide Institute, a New York-based trends consultancy where he is the leader of a huge team of trend-spotters who track the latest ideas and experiences from around the globe. As a consultant, Daniel works with many of the top names in travel, including American Express, UNWTO, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Virtuoso Network and many more.