In January 2026, Realiscon participated in HOTCO – Hotel Investment Platform CEE & Beyond (January 26–27), one of the key regional forums where investors, developers, operators, financiers, and advisors come together to discuss the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping hotel investment in Central and Eastern Europe.
As a company continuously involved in hotel developments across a wide range of asset types — from hostels to five-star hotels — HOTCO remains an important professional meeting point for us. The two-day conference once again provided a valuable opportunity to broaden our perspective while actively contributing our own practical experience to the dialogue.
A highlight of this year’s programme was the panel discussion “Development 101 – Minimizing Delays and Costly Overruns to Keep the Committed Investment Budget – Lessons Learned”, moderated by Timea Fazekas, MRICS, Business Growth Lead at Realiscon.
The discussion emphasized that unpredictability is an inherent part of development. Successfully navigating it depends less on individual roles, tools, or brands, and more on the quality of communication and collaboration among project stakeholders. The exchange with fellow panelists and participants reinforced the importance of transparency, aligned expectations, and structured project management in maintaining both timelines and investment budgets.
Professional conversations and real experiences — this is why HOTCO continues to matter to us year after year.
