MC Fireside Chats - March 4th, 2026

MC Fireside Chats, an Outdoor Hospitality Podcast · Mar 4, 2026 · 58m · transcript

The outdoor hospitality industry is bracing for a year of "guarded optimism" as operators navigate shifting booking windows and economic fluctuations, according to experts on the March 4 episode of MC Fireside Chats. Scott Bahr, president of Cairn Consulting Group, noted that while the industry is seeing some optimism flatten, the current trend suggests a continued shortening of the booking timeline for guests. Bahr observed that some travelers may be "downgrading" their experiences due to economic pressures, though gas price spikes generally impact attitudes more than immediate travel…