Hospitality Startup Guestara Secures $500K for AI Innovations

Guestara, a startup focused on reimagining hospitality services, has announced a $500,000 pre-seed funding round led by Sanjay Ghare, an entrepreneur in travel and hospitality technology. The funding will support Guestara’s development of AI-driven solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and revenue generation for hotels.

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Guestara Secures $500K to Transform Hospitality with AI Solutions

Founded by CEO Akshay Dekate and three co-founders, Guestara provides an AI-enabled guest management platform designed to centralize and automate core hospitality functions. Akshay has over a decade of experience in hospitality technology and aims to leverage that expertise to integrate AI with guest services.

Guestara’s platform offers solutions such as:

• Unified Inbox: A centralized communication hub for guest interactions.

• Contactless Mobile Check-In: Streamlined and secure check-in processes.

• Omnichannel Guest Engagement: Communication across various platforms.

• Smart Checkout: Simplified departure workflows.

• Personalized Upselling: Recommendations to enhance guest experiences.

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The platform integrates with leading Property Management Systems (PMS) to create centralized workflows, enabling hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals to enhance their operations and guest services.

Early Results

Guestara has onboarded several hotels and short-term rentals as beta clients, managing over 2,000 rooms, including three global hotel chains. These clients have reported:

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• A 20% improvement in operational efficiency.

• A 35% increase in guest satisfaction.

• A 57% growth in incremental revenue.

The platform’s ability to provide real-time insights and reduce manual tasks allows staff to focus on guest relationships.

Investor Support

“Guestara’s AI-first approach addresses key challenges in the hospitality industry,” said Sanjay Ghare. “We are excited to support their efforts in creating a more efficient and guest-focused environment.”

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Future Plans

The new funding will be used to accelerate product development and expand Guestara’s market reach, targeting a wide range of hotel partners, including boutique hotels and multinational chains. The company aims to set a new standard in guest management by combining advanced technology with hospitality services to improve the overall guest experience.

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