From snackbar to smart hotel chain (Dutch)

Turn underused property into a profitable, tech-forward hotel.Learn how Jordi De kort scaled five hotels and opened a new resort in Curaçao using mobile key, receptionless check-in, and sustainable systems.Guest: Jordi De kort, founder and hotel developer at Steinmetz | De Kort, operator of five hotels and the Nova Curaçao resort, shares hands-on lessons from fast-growth hotel development.- Cut operating costs by adopting mobile key and automated check-in without losing guest convenience.- Increase occupancy and average length of stay by designing rooms for long-stay comfort and flexibility.- Future-proof projects by integrating software-ready infrastructure during construction to simplify operations and reporting.- Improve financing and margins with energy measures such as A-label standards and solar installations.Follow The Future of Hospitality for weekly insights into hospitality, hotels, and guest experience.Disclaimer: This podcast shares stories, experiences, and opinions from hosts and guests. They are personal perspectives only and not statements of fact or official advice from The Future of Hospitality