AI-powered hospitality startup Guestara has made a big leap with its recent $500,000 pre-seed funding round led by industry veteran Sanjay Ghare. The investment signals strong confidence in its potential to reshape the way hotels manage guest experiences.
The startup was founded by Akshay Dekate and offers a modern as well as AI-driven platform that is designed to make hotel operations smarter. It is offering notable features like contactless mobile check-ins, personalized upselling options and streamlined checkout process. All these are not just nice-to-haves, but also are game-changing for hotels industry looking for meeting expectations of today’s tech-savvy travelers.
Guestara stands out for its seamless platform integrated with existing systems used by hotels like Property Management Systems (PMS). The Unified Inbox as an example brings all guest communication into one place while tools like omnichannel engagement allow hotels to connect with guests on their preferred platforms.
Guestara plans with the fresh funding to speed up product development and expand its reach globally. They are already managing more than 2,000 rooms across multiple hotel chains and short-term rental properties. There is to onboard two million rooms worldwide.
The belief of Ghare is in their approach and it speaks volumes. He pointed out that the AI-first solutions can deliver both economic value and a better experience for guests.
The vision of Akshay Dekate is compelling as he talks about enhancing guest experiences and improving efficiency. His platform seems designed to deliver on both fronts whether it is a boutique hotel or a global chain. It has the potential to boost revenue amid offering a personalized and seamless experience.
