The startup offers a data collection and marketing platform for short-term rental managers, utilizing WiFi technology to capture guest emails through custom-branded login splash pages. This enables rental operators to enhance guest engagement, drive direct bookings, and build independent brands by effectively managing customer contact information.
Funding
$580K 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
Vacation rental managers often struggle to capture guest data beyond the primary booker when guests use the property's WiFi. This lack of comprehensive data hinders effective marketing efforts and limits opportunities to build direct relationships with all guests. Relying solely on online travel agencies (OTAs) for bookings also reduces brand visibility and increases dependence on third-party platforms.
Solution
StayFi provides a WiFi and guest marketing platform designed to help vacation rental managers capture guest data, enhance brand awareness, and drive direct bookings. The platform utilizes custom-branded WiFi splash pages that require guests to log in to access the internet, enabling rental operators to collect verified email addresses and other valuable information from every guest, not just the booker. StayFi also offers integrated email and SMS marketing tools, allowing property managers to engage guests with personalized messaging, promote upsells, and encourage repeat bookings. Furthermore, StayFi provides WiFi management tools, including remote monitoring and dynamic occupancy alerting, to ensure a seamless guest experience and protect properties from overcrowding.
Target Audience
StayFi primarily targets vacation rental managers, multi-family property managers, and small hotel operators seeking to enhance guest engagement, increase direct bookings, and build stronger brand loyalty.
Features
- Custom-branded WiFi splash pages to collect guest data upon login
- Integration with ZeroBounce to ensure collection of verified email addresses
- Automated email and SMS marketing campaigns with pre-built templates
- Dynamic guest home page for providing rental information and upselling amenities
- Integration with property management systems (PMS) for streamlined data management
- Remote WiFi monitoring and outage alerts
- Dynamic occupancy alerting to prevent overcrowding and property damage
- Review screening tool to encourage 5-star reviews on public platforms
- Integration with upsell partners like The Host Co. and Viator
- Consolidated guest CRM for unified data management