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Save the Date: Hunter Hotel Investment Conferences Unveils 2025 Dates and Messaging
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference | August 6, 2024
ATLANTA (August 6, 2024) – The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”), founded by Hunter Hotel Advisors and Georgia State University, today announced the dates and messaging for its highly anticipated 36th conference. The event is scheduled to take place from March 18-20, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Registration for the conference will open on Monday, August 19, 2024. Under the messaging “Elevate Your Game,” this year’s conference aims to inspire attendees to elevate their networks, industry knowledge and deal-making strategies. This call-to-action will be integrated throughout the event’s content and pro...
Hunter Conference 2024 Takeaways
Josh Williams | March 25, 2024
By Josh Williams, Courtney Vris, Eric Guerrero The Atlanta Marriott Marquis was bustling this week with another successful Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. Kudos to the Hunter and Marriott teams for executing an extraordinary event! Some key takeaways from the HVS brokerage and consulting staff members who attended the conference are summarized as follows: There is still a material gap on bid/ask in brokered deals, but buyers are nevertheless active and looking increasingly toward deals outside of the top 25 MSAs, which may produce better yields. Fewer listings in general were launched at Hunter than at ALIS. Several buyers men...
35th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Announces Featured Speakers and New Initiatives
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference | March 14, 2024
ATLANTA, GA (March 14, 2024) – The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”) today announces featured speakers and new initiatives woven into this year’s programming. The additions to the 2024 schedule underscore HUNTER’s commitment to incorporating fresh topics and perspectives to its expanding attendee base, positioning itself as the hospitality industry’s leading conference. Amongst the esteemed speakers, HUNTER welcomes Cassie Kozyrkov, Google’s first chief decision scientist, to lead an engaging session on artificial intelligence and its evolving impact on the hospitality industry. Additionally, joining the 2024 s...
Industry-Leading Finance Technology To Be On Display at ‘Hunter Hotel Investment Conference’
Aptech | March 13, 2024
As a Silver Sponsor, Aptech will showcase the latest in enterprise accounting, business intelligence, and budgeting/forecasting automation in Booth #812 PITTSBURGH, March 13, 2024 — With relationship building always top of mind, Aptech will be exhibiting at the 35th Annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference to display its integrated enterprise accounting, business intelligence, and budgeting/forecasting software for hotels. To be held March 19 to 21 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the event is designed to foster networking and create connections. In addition to learning about upcoming investment trends and connecting to the indust...
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Announces Exclusive Conversation With Ed Bastian, CEO at Delta Air Lines, at This Year’s Event
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference | March 11, 2024
ATLANTA (March 11, 2024) – Officials of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”) today announced a new session in this year’s programming. Titled “A Conversation with Ed Bastian,” the session will feature a captivating dialogue between Ed Bastian, chief executive officer, Delta Air Lines, and interviewer Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, Peachtree Group. This session will merge the distinct perspectives of a prominent figure in travel and a seasoned hotel owner, offering insight into Bastian’s leadership approach steering the world’s premier international airline. Rooted in principles of prioritizing people,...
35th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Highlights Legacy in Hospitality With Fireside Chat Featuring Anthony Capuano, President & CEO of Marriot
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference | February 20, 2024
ATLANTA (February 20, 2024) – The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”) is thrilled to highlight the past and future icons of our industry with a session devoted to legacy as the event celebrates its 35th anniversary this coming March. The session will showcase a captivating fireside chat with Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott International, interviewed by Mitch Patel, CEO of Vision Hospitality Group. This intimate discussion, which combines the perspectives of a major brand leader with a seasoned hotel owner and developer, is one of the many additions to HUNTER’s 2024 program. Taking the HUNTER stage for...
H&LA’s Takeaways From the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference
Adam Zarczynski | March 31, 2023
By Adam Zarczynski, CHIA H&LA’s Adam Zarczynski attended the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta in March. Here are some key highlights from the conference: Optimism could be found, although many leaders cautioned the industry is still facing significant challenges. While hotels continue to achieve strong KPI’s in many markets, inflation and high interest rates have slowed down the construction pipeline in recent months. Additionally, hotel sales activity has also been impacted as sellers continue to search for strong returns and buyers are looking to acquire assets at lower prices due to the issues with financing. O...
Hunter Conference Takeaways – A Well-Performing Hotel Industry Lives Through a Tough Financing Environment
Rod Clough | March 27, 2023
By Rod Clough With contributions by Eric Guerrero, Neil Flavin, Brian Bisema, Marc Greeley, James Rebullida, and Brett Testa Another exceptional Hunter Conference is in the rearview mirror, with much thanks to Lee Hunter and his team, as well as the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, for pulling off a terrific event. Never a dull moment in the hotel industry, which is why many of us never leave the sector, with attendees having such varied opinions on how this year may play out. The Industry’s Performance Continues Its Upward Climb Early 2023 comparisons continue to look favorable, due in large part to the early weeks of 2022 ...
