INDUSTRIES · HOSPITALITY · THESSALONIKI + CHALKIDIKI

Cinematic boutique hospitality.

For boutique property owners in Sithonia, Kassandra, Chalkidiki and broader Thessaloniki: cinematic websites, direct-booking funnels without Booking.com commission, AI reservation agents in five languages. From on request one-time (Website) or on request Combo, fast delivery.

The reality — 01

What you lose every season.

18%
Average Booking.com commission per reservation in Greece 2026
on request
Typical annual commission loss for a 7-unit property
5–7×
Higher LTV from direct-booked guests vs platform-booked

Boutique properties in Chalkidiki and Greater Thessaloniki pay Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia like invisible rent. AEN builds the infrastructure that breaks that dependency: a cinematic website guests actually remember, a direct-booking funnel with zero commission, and an AI agent handling pre-booking queries in 5 languages 24/7.

The AEN approach — 02

What we build for boutique properties.

Cinematic identity

Editorial brand system — not a "luxury hotel template" from a no-code platform. A voice that fits the place, not the category.

Direct-booking funnel

Same-page booking flow without platform commission. Calendar sync with Airbnb/Booking to avoid double-bookings. Stripe payment integration.

AI reservation agent

Multi-language agent for pre-booking queries 24/7. Availability, amenities, directions, room comparison. Hands off to you for sensitive decisions.

Local SEO + Schema

LocalBusiness Schema for Google Maps, FAQPage Schema for AI Overviews, multilingual hreflang for international markets.

Case Study — 03

Despina Seaside, Sithonia.

2026 · Hospitality · Sithonia · 5 languages

See the full case →

Cinematic identity, multilingual web, direct-booking funnel without platform commission. Five languages, seven apartments, zero dependency on Booking.com.

FAQ — 04

Frequently asked questions.

How much does AEN charge for a boutique hospitality website?

Website + AI Agent (Combo) from on request for cinematic website + direct-booking funnel + brand & copy + AI reservation agent, delivered in 4–6 weeks. The Website offer is on request one-time.

How does a direct-booking funnel work?

Direct booking lets guests book directly from the property's own site, bypassing Booking.com or Airbnb. Saves 15–25% platform commission per reservation and lets the host build the guest relationship from first contact.

How many languages should my hospitality site support?

For Greek boutique hospitality targeting international guests: Greek, English, German, Bulgarian, Albanian. Despina Seaside runs in five languages.

Can an AI agent replace a reception?

No — but handles 60–80% of pre-booking load: availability, amenities, room comparisons, directions, multi-language 24/7. Owner intervenes only on sensitive or high-value requests.

How long does a cinematic hospitality website take?

4–6 weeks for the standard fixed-price project. fast delivery for the Website offer.

Does AEN work with large hotels or only boutique?

Specialises in boutique (1–30 units). For larger hotels we provide identity and cinematic landing pages — not PMS replacement.

Next step — 05

Free Discovery Audit for your property.

1 hour. We review your current online presence, calculate current commission loss, define the cinematic concept and deliver a written scope with timeline and pricing.