Hotels & lodging
How to Start a Boutique Hotel: A Practical Guide for First-Time Owners
Most guides start with the building. Start with the maths of a small room count and the question of who will run the hotel, then let the design follow.
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Hotels & lodging
How to Convert a Heritage Building into a Hotel
A heritage hotel conversion works when the building sets the brief. Survey first, map the consents, let the floor plan decide the rooms and price in the premium.
Hotels & lodging
Hotel Pre-Opening Budget: Where the Money Really Goes
A hotel pre-opening budget is less about the building and more about people and time. Here is where the money goes, and how to price a week of delay.
Hotels & lodging
Is a Bed and Breakfast Still Worth It? A Small-Property Business Plan
A B&B can still work, but only if the lodging business pays you a fair wage on its own. Here is a plan built around two plain tests.
New formats
What Is a Microhotel? The Small-Footprint Model Explained
A microhotel is a hotel with small, well-designed rooms and generous shared spaces. It can earn more per square metre, but only if the lobby and bar carry the stay.
Technology & AI
The Tech Stack of a Modern Independent Hotel
Build a hotel tech stack around who owns each piece of data, not around feature lists. Start with a core of four systems and add layers only when the core is stable.