The Future of Smart Stays with Dr. Josef Vollmayr (Limehome)

In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Josef Vollmayr, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Limehome, to explore how the company is reshaping hospitality across Europe with efficiency, design, and digital-first operations.

💡 Highlights include:
🌍 Why most travelers now value clean, functional stays over luxury touches
🤖 How Limehome achieves 85% automation without losing the guest experience
🏗️ The building strategies behind 72% space efficiency versus hotels at 50%
📲 Why OTAs remain vital—and how Limehome still captures loyalty post-booking
💶 How staffing, energy, and construction costs are forcing innovation in hospitality

Josef offers a candid, insider perspective on what it takes to scale hospitality today — and where the market is heading.

Meet the host of Pillow Talk Sessions
Jessica Gillingham is the Founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide, a strategic public relations agency dedicated to elevating the profile of transformative technology solutions in global hospitality, lodging, and rental living. An established industry thought leader, Jessica is a frequent conference speaker and author of Tech-Enabled Hospitality, a new book exploring the innovations shaping the sector.