ServiceUpdated on 3 March 2026
Hotel Social +
Innovation and internationalization lead at Asociación mentorDay
Pontevedra, Spain
About
Hotel Social + mentorDay Startup Hub is an innovative model that transforms hotels into engines of local economic development and regenerative impact.
https://mentorday.es/colaboradores/hotel-social-startup-hub/
The initiative connects three key actors within the same ecosystem:
• Local entrepreneurs seeking to launch or scale their ventures.
• Local suppliers and small businesses aiming to improve competitiveness and resilience.
• International travelers and professionals willing to share their expertise as mentors.
Through mentorDay’s proven online acceleration ecosystem — including structured sprint-based methodology, access to a global network of 1,200+ mentors, AI-powered support tools, and international visibility — we provide practical, high-impact business guidance tailored to local needs.
Hotels become more than accommodation spaces. They evolve into entrepreneurship hubs, facilitating knowledge exchange, mentoring sessions, workshops, and collaborative innovation activities that strengthen the local economic fabric.
This model promotes a shift from extractive tourism to regenerative development by:
• Retaining and multiplying economic value within the community.
• Enhancing the competitiveness of local businesses.
• Facilitating global knowledge transfer.
• Aligning entrepreneurship with social and environmental sustainability goals.
Hotel Social + mentorDay Startup Hub is designed for regions committed to inclusive growth, responsible tourism, and long-term economic resilience.
We are currently seeking strategic partners to pilot and scale this model internationally.
Type
- Consulting
Applies to
- Circular Economy
- Tourism And Cultural Heritage
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