{"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":"2026-07-15T13:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:55:17","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 Smjle<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Hospitality is more than just an industry. It\u2019s a feeling. And that\u2019s exactly what we bring to the digital world. We combine genuine hospitality industry experience, creative marketing, technological expertise, and strategic thinking. This results in digital solutions that win over guests, streamline processes, and strengthen brands for the long term. With us, you don\u2019t get run-of-the-mill marketing\u2014you get a team that truly understands hospitality. <\/p>\n

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Expertise in the field of<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Why We Excel at Hospitality <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many members of our team have backgrounds in the hospitality industry. We understand what day-to-day operations are like, what challenges exist, and how guests think. That\u2019s why we develop solutions that are realistic, relevant, and work seamlessly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

\u2714 What really makes a website effective at generating bookings?\u2714 Which tools are right for your hotel?\u2714 What kind of content works for guests?\u2714 How can you increase visibility?\u2714 How do you build genuine brand loyalty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

Great work\u2014it works great.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Henrique Mariotti<\/strong><\/strong>Web Developer & Designer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Want more creativity and hospitality vibes? Then follow us\u2014we promise: It\u2019s going to be be yellow, wild, and wonderful!<\/mark> <\/strong>\ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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