• The Hotel Buy with Guest PJ Mercanti of Carmens Group

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Length: 38 mins
  • Podcast

The Hotel Buy with Guest PJ Mercanti of Carmens Group

  • Summary

  • In this episode of The Hotel Buy Podcast, host Sylvia Occhiuzzi welcomes PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmens Group. PJ shares insights on boutique hotel ownership, developing properties in a rising cost environment and how he and his family have successfully navigated the growth and evolution of a long-held family business.

    Listeners will explore the appeal of boutique hotels in a competitive market, along with the significance of event venues as vital extensions of hotels. PJ also discusses the operation and redevelopment of the Hamilton Convention Centre, FirstOntario Centre and FirstOntario Concert Hall and what the company has learned through these major renovation projects.

    Throughout the conversation, PJ reflects on Carmens Group’s strategies for growth and diversification, sharing successful projects and future endeavors. He offers valuable lessons and practical advice for aspiring hotel owners navigating the complexities of the industry.

    Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with expert insights and actionable takeaways that will inspire anyone in the hospitality industry.

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