Mar 30, 2026
During the
Hunter Conference, I talked with
Ben Campbell, CEO of
Hospitality America, about what he sees
right now: demand pockets, the real booking window, and why
operators need to get serious about data before AI forces the
issue.
📈 Ben says South Florida Q1 is “crushing it” after a flat year
⚽ He expects World Cup momentum, but he keeps the booking window
realistic—60–90 days
🌍 He watches international indicators, but he says it’s still
early
🤝 He says conferences work when you get outside your echo chamber
and build strategic partnerships
🤖 He says growth and tech create the opportunity—get arms around
data and prepare for AI adoption
🎂 Hospitality America hits 30 years this year
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