Provides an automated website solution for hotels, enabling instant launch in under 60 seconds with real-time inventory synchronization and integrated payment processing. This platform helps independent hotels increase direct bookings by offering multi-currency support, exclusive member pricing, and a user-friendly reservation management system, reducing reliance on third-party channels.
Funding
$300K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Independent hotels often struggle to compete with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com and Expedia, which charge high commissions (15-40%) and dominate online bookings. Many hotels lack the resources to build and maintain effective websites that can attract direct bookings and offer competitive pricing and user experiences.
Solution
GuruHotel provides an automated website and direct booking platform tailored for independent hotels, enabling them to launch a fully functional website in under 60 seconds. The platform synchronizes with real-time inventory and offers features like multi-currency support, exclusive member pricing, and a user-friendly reservation management system. By using GuruHotel, hotels can reduce their reliance on OTAs, increase direct bookings, and retain more revenue. The platform operates on a commission basis, aligning its success with the hotel's booking performance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is independent hotels seeking to increase direct bookings, reduce reliance on OTAs, and improve their online presence without incurring significant upfront costs or requiring extensive technical expertise.
Features
- Instant website launch in under 60 seconds with automated setup
- Real-time inventory synchronization across all channels
- Support for multiple currencies and languages to cater to a global audience
- Exclusive member pricing and discount options to enhance customer loyalty
- Intuitive, infinite calendar optimized for both mobile and desktop
- One-tap instant payment methods for fast and secure transactions
- Guest self-service reservation management
- Integration with SiteMinder, connecting to over 250 Property Management Systems (PMS)