{"id":18052,"date":"2025-11-13T10:27:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T09:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.master.opensmjle.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T15:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:13:56","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The team behind the Smjle<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Hospitality is more than an industry. It is a feeling. And that’s exactly what we bring to digital. We combine real hotel industry experience, creative marketing, technological strength and strategic thinking. This results in digital presences that impress guests, simplify processes and strengthen brands in the long term. With us, you don’t get standard marketing, but a team that really understands hospitality. <\/p>\n

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Why we are so good at hospitality <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of our team members come from the hotel industry themselves. We know what everyday life is like, what challenges there are and how guests think. That’s why we develop solutions that are realistic, relevant and work smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know the answers to questions such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 What makes a website really strong in terms of bookings?\u2714 Which tools are right for your hotel?\u2714 What content works for guests?\u2714 How do you increase visibility?\u2714 How do you create real brand loyalty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is our advantage. And yours. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our #teamyellow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Great work, works great.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our work is only as strong as the people who shape it. Our team is our greatest advantage. Creative minds working towards a common goal: maximum creativity and diversity. For the best industry in the world. And with the best #hospitalitynerds you could wish for. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Daniel Zelling<\/strong><\/strong>Founder & CEO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Fancy more creativity and hospitality vibes? Then follow us – we promise: It will be yellow, wild & wonderful!<\/mark> <\/strong>\ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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