ETHOS
Boutique Hotel & Wellness Hotel Management & Consulting
Portugal

Project Management | Viability study | Business Plan
Hotel Management | Consulting | Coaching & Training | Concept Creation
Sales | Reservations | Marketing & Operations

Are you a boutique hotel owner in Portugal looking to elevate your business in a competitive market?
Your search ends here with our experienced team. Specializing in boutique hotel management, we are dedicated to enhancing your property's performance, refining your market presence, and boosting your revenue streams.

While our primary focus is boutique hotel management, we also offer consultancy services in distribution, marketing, and operations. We excel at identifying strategic, high-impact investments that can propel your boutique hotel to new heights. By partnering with us, you gain access to a holistic approach that can propel your business to the forefront.

Why settle for mediocrity? Allow our team to unlock the full potential of your boutique hotel. Get in touch with us today to explore our services and discover how we can help your business thrive.

Who We Are:
At Ethos, our success is driven by the leadership of Lourenço Ribeiro. With over 15 years of experience as a Hotel & Resort General Manager, primarily in Luxury Properties, Lourenço boasts a proven track record of successfully launching and commercializing properties.

Lourenço's engineering and process improvement background, complemented by an MBA in Tourism & Hospitality from HTW in Switzerland, equips him with a comprehensive leadership approach centered on delivering substantial results. He is a strategic thinker with robust business acumen and decision-making prowess. Moreover, he is a team builder, known for his creativity, motivation, and dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

As the founder and manager of Alamos Retreat - Wellness & Yoga Boutique Hotel, Lourenço fully comprehends the distinctive challenges and opportunities that come with running a boutique hotel. He now leverages his invaluable experience to consult with other boutique hotels and Wellness Hotels, aiding them in boosting revenues and refining their market standing.

Furthermore, Lourenço is a respected lecturer at Porto Business School for the Tourism & Hospitality Management Post Graduation program, where he imparts his insights and experiences to the next generation of hospitality professionals.

At Ethos, we take immense pride in having Lourenço Ribeiro as our leader. We are confident that his experience and expertise can propel your business to new heights.
Contact us today to explore how we can empower your boutique hotel to thrive in a competitive landscape.


Consulting | Hotel Project Booster

Ethos Boutique Hotels offers comprehensive hotel development support, including land evaluation, business plan development, and municipal permitting assistance. Additionally, our architecture services ensure that your hotel project is designed to perfection, reflecting your brand identity and meeting all regulatory requirements.

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Management | Boutique Hotel

Managing boutique hotels with exceptional customer service and attention to detail | Ethos offers tailored boutique hotel management plans with exceptional guest attention, multi-segmented business, and long term vision. Fees adapted to the property dimension. Contact us to stand out in a crowded market.

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Branding & Management | ETHOS Boutique Hotels

Ethos Boutique Hotels Manages high-end boutique hotels with personalized service and a wellness twist. Genuine, laid-back, and friendly, our hotels provide a unique and unforgettable experience for our guests.

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Consulting | Results Based Boutique Hotel Consulting & Coaching

Elevate your boutique or wellness hotel with our Hospitality Consultancy, offering comprehensive services including strategic analysis, turnaround strategies, staff training, and implementation support. Benefit from online training and coaching, fostering excellence.

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Consulting | 360 Boutique Hotel Business Management

Elevate your boutique or wellness hotel with our Hospitality Consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of services: strategic analysis, turnaround strategy, staff training, and implementation support. Engage in continuous improvement with 2 hours of weekly online training and coaching.

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Training | Online 20h Boutique Hotel Management Crash Course

Learn hotel management fundamentals in 20 hrs! Crash course for boutique hotels. Our Boutique Hotel Management course provides personalized one-on-one training to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dynamic and exciting field of boutique hotel management.

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Training | On site 20h Boutique Hotel Management Crash Course

Master the essentials of hotel management through 20 hours of personalized one-on-one lectures and on-site training. Immerse yourself in real-world scenarios with our Boutique Hotel Management course, a crash course designed for hands-on experience in the dynamic field of boutique hotel management.

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Property Management

Ethos offers tailored boutique hotel management plans with exceptional guest attention, multi-segmented business, and above-market prices for the right properties. Contact us to stand out in a crowded market.

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Online Spot Consulting | Boutique Hotel Management

Unlock specialized insights for boutique hotel success with online spot consulting. Tailored to boutique hospitality, this cost-effective solution offers timely expertise, swift decision-making, and scalable solutions, empowering hotels to elevate operations and guest experiences.

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Operation & Management Training

Elevate your boutique hotel's success with our online training services, seamlessly blending operations and management expertise. Flexible, expert-led sessions offer practical insights, customized programs, and an interactive learning environment. Empower your team for excellence in the dynamic world of boutique hospitality.

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Boutique Hotel | Property Hunting

Explore boutique hotel possibilities with our personalized property hunting services. Benefit from tailored consultations, targeted property searches, market insights, legal guidance, and expert negotiation. Let us streamline your journey to find the perfect boutique hotel property, realizing your vision seamlessly.

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Management software for small hotels

Management software for small hotels, apartments and villas with channel manager and invoicing certification. Having to search for so many softwares on the market without understanding what each one exactly does might be a stressful exercise. We can help you understand what is important to look for in your Property Management System.

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Low cost Website and Booking engine

Low cost Website with Booking engine without fees. Don't rely only on third parties like Booking or Expedia to grow your business. Having direct bookings will increase your revenue and customer's experience. Our solution includes a booking engine integrated in the website without any cost per reservations.

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Contracting OTA - Online Travel Agencies

Contracting OTA - Online Travel Agencies Booking and AirBnB are the most well known OTA on the market but diversifying your distribution is key to increase revenue.

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Online Marketing - The best investment by far

Confused on how to promote your small hotel or villa business online. Marketing in hospitality never had huge budgets. We understand how to make the most for less.

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