{"id":20733,"date":"2026-04-09T16:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/kirsten-lang\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:23:54","slug":"kirsten-lang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/en\/kirsten-lang\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirsten Lang"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"os-reveal os-stage is-b is-hide-logo\"\n  data-stage-layout=\"Option B\"\n>\n      <div class=\"os-stage__b\">\n              <div class=\"os-stage__b-bg\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRS01122.webp')\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"os-stage__b-inner\">\n        <div class=\"os-stage__b-col os-stage__b-col--left\">\n                      <h1 class=\"os-stage__headline os-stage__headline--dark\">Kirsten Lang  <\/h1>\n                                <h4 class=\"os-stage__subheadline\">Expert for Operations, People &amp; Culture and Revenue<\/h4>\n                  <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"os-stage__b-col os-stage__b-col--right\">\n          <div class=\"os-stage__text os-stage__text--dark\"><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Great guest experiences don&#8217;t just come from good marketing &#8211; they start with the business, the team and the right pricing strategy. With Kirsten Lang, we have an experienced hospitality consultant at our side who starts right there: pragmatic, people-centered and with over 40 years of industry experience under her belt. <strong>Digital visibility of opensmjle. Operational strength from Kirsten Lang. Together for your success.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal os-spacer os-spacer--m\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center in-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center in-grid inner-padding centered-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left top-title\">About Me<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hospitality with passion &#8211; results with understanding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 40 years of international experience in hotels, restaurants and innovative hospitality concepts &#8211; in operational roles, key management positions and consulting &#8211; I bring a real passion for the hospitality industry to every collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I support small to medium-sized hotels in translating ambitions into clear, actionable steps. My approach is engaging, pragmatic and results-oriented. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on implementation &#8211; always focusing on the guest experience and the human aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal container button\" style=\"background-color: ;\">\n    <div class=\"osbuttons align-left\">\n\n                    <div class=\"btnholder osbutton_a\">\n                <a class=\"spmlbutton\" href=\"mailto:%20fabian@opensmjle.com\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Request a quote                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized inner-padding\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-04-09-um-16.35.05-e1779275340343.webp\" alt=\"Portrait Kirsten lang\" class=\"wp-image-20740\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:548px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-04-09-um-16.35.05-e1779275340343.webp 830w, https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-04-09-um-16.35.05-e1779275340343-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-04-09-um-16.35.05-e1779275340343-768x793.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal os-spacer os-spacer--l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center in-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized inner-padding\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRS01118.png\" alt=\"Nahaufnahme einer Person, die auf einer Laptop-Tastatur tippt\" class=\"wp-image-12081\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:548px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRS01118.png 2048w, https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRS01118-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRS01118-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRS01118-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/opensmjle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRS01118-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center in-grid inner-padding centered-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left top-title\">About Me<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My work and proven successes focus on three core areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>Operational excellence <\/strong>&#8211; improving processes and creating unforgettable guest experiences along the entire journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>People &amp; Culture <\/strong>&#8211; building committed teams and strong leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>Revenue optimization <\/strong>&#8211; refining pricing strategies, room type setup and commercial performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for bringing structure, clarity and direction, I enjoy helping dedicated hospitality professionals, creating outstanding guest experiences, high-performing teams and sustainable commercial results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal os-spacer os-spacer--xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center in-grid\">General overview of services<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal os-spacer os-spacer--m\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal os-faq-block \" >\n        \n    <div class=\"os-faq-items\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"os-faq-item \" >\n                    <div class=\"os-faq-question-row\">\n                        <button class=\"os-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span>Operations<\/span>\n                            <div class=\"os-faq-question-right\">\n                                                                <svg class=\"os-faq-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\n                                    <path class=\"vertical\" d=\"M12 4V20\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n                                    <path class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M4 12H20\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"os-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"os-faq-content\">\n                            <p><strong>Service Quality &amp; Commercial Review<br \/>\n<\/strong>Conducting audits of commercial processes and service delivery including recommendations for optimization for more profit, efficiency and more satisfied guests<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technology implementation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Consulting, implementing and onboarding of complete hospitality tech stacks (PMS, RMS, CRM, Channel Manager etc.) in a human-centered way, with the guest journey as the starting point for all process development<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guest Journey Design<br \/>\n<\/strong>Development of desired guest\/customer experiences with a focus on optimal team behavior, working atmosphere and leadership<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project &amp; pre-opening management<br \/>\n<\/strong>Support from concept implementation to full operational readiness<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"os-faq-item \" >\n                    <div class=\"os-faq-question-row\">\n                        <button class=\"os-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span>People &amp; Culture<\/span>\n                            <div class=\"os-faq-question-right\">\n                                                                <svg class=\"os-faq-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\n                                    <path class=\"vertical\" d=\"M12 4V20\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n                                    <path class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M4 12H20\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"os-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"os-faq-content\">\n                            <p><strong>Performance management structure<br \/>\n<\/strong>Strategy Workshop: Translating company goals into measurable operational and commercial team objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Results-oriented working methods (incl. communication rituals and success measurements)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employee engagement<br \/>\n<\/strong>Create processes for recruiting, onboarding, developing and retaining team members<br \/>\nTraining\/coaching on employee communication<\/p>\n<p>(job interviews, appraisal interviews, development meetings, team meetings)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Change management \/ project management<br \/>\n<\/strong>Supporting hotel teams through change processes (system implementations, new openings, takeovers, strategy transitions)<br \/>\nExecutive\/team coaching (on-the-job)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture &amp; core values<br \/>\n<\/strong>Define desired core values and performance standards for guest experiences and translate them into organizational culture and working methods<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training &amp; Onboarding Programs<\/strong> Create hands-on training materials and on-site training on system implementation, guest service, upselling and leadership skills, Develop onboarding programs for new team members<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"os-faq-item \" >\n                    <div class=\"os-faq-question-row\">\n                        <button class=\"os-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span>Revenue Management<\/span>\n                            <div class=\"os-faq-question-right\">\n                                                                <svg class=\"os-faq-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\n                                    <path class=\"vertical\" d=\"M12 4V20\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n                                    <path class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M4 12H20\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"os-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"os-faq-content\">\n                            <p><strong>Revenue Optimization Review &amp; Recommendations<br \/>\n<\/strong>Review of all existing RM processes and strategies<br \/>\nDevelopment of sound commercial strategies to improve top-line revenue to bottom-line profit conversion<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation of operations &amp; processes for an RMS implementation<\/strong><br \/>\nImplementation of a revenue culture<br \/>\nRevision of market segmentation and pricing products<br \/>\nEvaluation of current operational and commercial processes<br \/>\nImplementation roadmap<br \/>\nSupport with configuration and system setup<br \/>\nTeam training (incl. train-the-trainer)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price strategy optimization<br \/>\n<\/strong>Review of room types and price products to increase profits<\/p>\n<p>Creation of a demand calendar and a pricing strategy tool for hotel rooms, conference packages and F&amp;B<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal container button\" style=\"background-color: ;\">\n    <div class=\"osbuttons align-center\">\n\n                    <div class=\"btnholder osbutton_a\">\n                <a class=\"spmlbutton\" href=\"mailto:%20fabian@opensmjle.com\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Request a quote                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"os-reveal os-spacer os-spacer--l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<div\n  id=\"os-highlight-block_f694d6831d1324eb05b8ab532af09074\"\n  class=\"os-highlight container-text parallax-host has-bg text-center\"\n  aria-label=\"&quot;opensmjle\u2019s transparency and personal approach blends in well with my expertise on Operations and Guest Experience. 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