The Hunter Conference is jam-packed this year. From panels to puppies, you’re guaranteed to stay busy.
Between capital market discussions, policy insights, and networking events, it’s easy to default to what sounds interesting instead of what’s strategically important.
If you’re an operator, owner, CFO, or GM, here are five sessions worth prioritizing, and one lens to bring into each.
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Now, let’s break down the sessions worth prioritizing.
1. Drivers and Roadblocks for the US Hotel Industry – Monday, March 16th
Time: 2:30 – 3:00 PM
Location: Georgia Ballroom (2nd floor)
Why it matters: This sets the tone for everything else.
Forecasts around supply, demand, RevPAR, and capital flow will shape operator decision-making in 2026 and beyond.
What to listen for: Not just growth projections but volatility signals.
Are panelists signaling compression? Slower pipeline velocity? Lender caution?
If macro conditions tighten, operational precision becomes non-negotiable.
2. Key Statistics Shaping Hospitality in 2026 – Tuesday, March 17th
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Georgia Ballroom (2nd floor)
Why it matters: Data clarifies what narratives can distort.
This session usually surfaces hard metrics around performance, development activity, and capital movement.
What to listen for: Which KPI is being emphasized most?
If labor cost %, margin compression, or pipeline delays dominate the conversation, ask yourself:
Do we see that clearly in our own reporting, or are we reacting late?
3. Principles of Hotel Development – Monday, March 16th
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Dream Ballroom (1st floor)
Why it matters: Development momentum affects everyone — even operators not actively building.
Financing conditions, construction timelines, and underwriting standards ripple into acquisition strategy and asset valuation.
What to listen for: Friction points.
Delays. Labor shortages. Financing hurdles. Insurance constraints.
Those signals often matter more than optimistic pipeline headlines.
4. AI in Hospitality (Featuring Industry Leaders, Including Inn-Flow CEO John Erhart) – Tuesday, March 17th
Time: 11:30 – 11:50 AM
Location: Triumph Ballroom (2nd floor, stage 1)
Why it matters: AI is everywhere in hospitality right now, but not all AI is operationally meaningful.
This panel will move beyond hype and into practical application across accounting, labor, forecasting, and reporting.
Don’t miss John Erhart– CEO & Founder of Inn-Flow– interviewing Harmeet Mann– CEO of Mehr Consultancy – about how she and her team approach their tech stack and how they are evaluating AI in hospitality software. Check out a sneak peek below!
What to listen for: Where AI creates clarity.
In high-accountability environments like finance and payroll, the question isn’t “Can it automate?” It’s:
- Is it auditable?
- Is it transparent?
- Does it surface anomalies?
- Does it reduce risk?
That’s where real value lives.
5. Barks & Brews 🐾🍺 – Tuesday, March 17th
Why it matters: Hospitality is a relationship business.
Yes, there will be puppies. Yes, there will be beer. And yes, it’s lighter than most ballroom sessions.
But events like Barks & Brews are part of what makes Hunter different. This industry is built on long-standing partnerships, shared experiences, and conversations that continue long after the conference ends.
Bring this lens: Enjoy it.
The best connections in hospitality don’t always start in structured panels. They start in relaxed moments where people can talk candidly.
Hunter isn’t just about insight. It’s about community.
Want the Agenda in One Clean, Mobile-Friendly View?
We condensed the Hunter schedule into a streamlined guide highlighting:
- Must-attend sessions
- Key networking windows
- Evening events
- Where to find Inn-Flow (The Hub, Booth P5)
Built for quick reference while you’re walking between rooms.
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See You at Hunter
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📍 The Hub, Booth P5
If AI, reporting visibility, labor discipline, or faster month-end is part of your 2026 focus, let’s connect.
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