Listen "BOLD Episode 1 | Boutique without boundaries: Rethinking hospitality from the outside"
Episode Synopsis
In the very first episode of BOLD, we meet José Gonçalves, who left behind a 30-year career in IT to build not one, but two stunning boutique hotels operating 35 rooms in Portugal’s Algarve.What began as a family dream is now a thriving hospitality brand defined by local partnerships, sustainable values, and tech-powered service.Tune in to hear how José: Built unique guest experiences using RoomRaccoonRemoved rigid rules like breakfast hoursSupports local producers to drive community sustainabilityScales with systems that empower his team, not complicate itWhether you're running a boutique property or dreaming of opening one, José’s story is a masterclass in bold reinvention.👉 Subscribe to BOLD for more inspiring conversations with hoteliers who dare to do things differently: https://roomraccoon.com/more/boldAbout BOLDBOLD is a showcase series by RoomRaccoon featuring independent hoteliers who aren’t afraid to shake things up. Hosted by RoomRaccoon founder Nadja Buckenberger, BOLD takes you inside the stories of independent hotel owners who are redefining what hospitality can be through creativity and technology.
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