Budget season feels tighter—and more uncertain—than ever.

At The Lodging Conference, I spoke with Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group, about how he's tackling budgeting, inflation, and a confusing economic outlook heading into next year.

Here's what stood out:

👉 Hotels can't control government shutdowns, tariffs, or global politics—but they can control performance delivery.

👉 Joseph's team focuses on guest experience and value—if the stay feels worth more, guests are willing to pay more.

👉 Group business shows real strength, with Q1 and Q2 bookings up 107% year over year, driven by strong event demand.

👉 Even as uncertainty grows, consumer travel remains resilient, especially across leisure and group segments.

👉 The path forward? Focus internally—on what you can control, and make every guest interaction count.

Joseph summed it up perfectly: "Performance, performance, performance."

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