Interview

Jiří Gajdošík of Asten Hotels: directly contacting guests is more expensive, but profitable in the long run

Asten Hotels was established with the aim of creating a chain of attractive boutique hotels in the Czech Republic. It focuses on locations in Prague and Spindleruv Mlyn, where it operates several hotels. According to Asten Hotels, what is the most important strategy in today's hospitality industry? We asked managing partner Jiří Gajdošík.

Adam Sedlak of Hunger Wall Residence: Hotels should not underestimate their cancellation process

The Hunger Wall Residence, housed in an Art Nouveau building over a century old, offers a range of apartments for business or leisure. It is situated in a quiet street near the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and the Old Town. The clientele of hotels in the centre of Prague has changed considerably over the previous year, so it was necessary to change the strategy. How did the Hunger Wall Residence cope with the new situation?

Jan Valenta of Taste of Prague: customers are currently looking for quality at a good price or an exceptional experience

First there was a famous food blog, then came the now legendary food tours, nowadays Taste of Prague has its own podcast and runs accommodation in Chaloupka Bousov. The focus of their interest is food. They are aware that hospitality and gastronomy are closely linked, so it makes sense that they focus on their intersection. They regularly show foreign gourmets in the Czech Republic that Prague's gastronomic scene is on par with that of Berlin, for example. What did last year's change in clientele bring them and what do they think the accommodation experience of the future will look like?