Michael Gehring
Hotel Mentor, hands-on hospitality consulting based in Graz, Vienna, Munich, Zurich and Podgorica (ME). Working alongside the client to develop and implement solutions, not classic outside-in consulting.
Pre-opening guidance
Construction handover, team and service culture build-up, brand positioning ahead of opening.
Revenue management & digitalization
Building unified pricing and demand steering, instead of scattered manual reports.
Brand positioning
A genuine story for independent properties, instead of copying international flagship brands.
Investment readiness
Preparing business plans and documentation for investors or loan applications.
Service culture & team development
Training programs for the shift from family-run operations to formalized, professional structures.
Year-round occupancy strategy
Using winter potential plus wellness and health & longevity offers in the off-season.
A hotel market in transition
New hotels and residential towers are rising along the coast at Budva. In October 2026 Michael and Ljubo visited hotels between Budva and Tivat.
Hotel Mentor, not classic consulting
Over 40 years of DACH hospitality experience, board member for an international education company with a new hotel site in Switzerland, host of the podcast "Der letzte Schluck zum Feierabend". Based in Graz, Vienna, Munich, Zurich and Podgorica (ME).