This week started strong.
On Monday morning I met with Roland at Hotel Aurora, where we reviewed the hotels’ 2026 performance outlook. We aligned on targets, cash flow expectations, and what I should anticipate as an owner. The good news: his numbers and strategy matched my own. It looks like a strong year ahead for the hotels.
Miskolc remains challenging, with several tourist attractions still closed, which makes operations harder. Hajdúszoboszló, on the other hand, is business as usual. We’re continuing to improve the guest experience to deliver more value and build a more profitable operation.
On the construction side, this year is about accelerating our move into prefabricated family homes and apartment buildings. Alongside product development with our in-house architectural team, we’re preparing our own development projects, stepping forward as developers as well.
Over the past week, I’ve put more than 40 hours into financial models and scenario analysis for a new three-year development project—often outside regular working hours. I also held discussions with banks and structural engineers about our new prefabricated apartment system. Step by step, questions are being answered, innovations are falling into place, and the system is taking shape.
In the afternoon, I was in Budapest at the Bizalmi Kör Mastermind, sitting with other company leaders to discuss both business and personal leadership challenges. As always, it was highly valuable. Huge thanks to the Bizalmi Kör team for the flexibility and support.
By evening, we were back on the road to Miskolc. Tomorrow starts a two-day session at the Berente offices, breaking down annual targets into team-level goals, KPIs, and success drivers.
It’s freezing outside (–15°C), but inside the office the energy is high. We’re working on something we truly believe matters. While many focus on the slowdown in construction and the broader economy, we chose a different path: innovation. We’re moving into a market where talent, speed, and quality actually count.
More tomorrow.
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