Bookplan is a Swiss-based startup with a mission to revolutionize the hotel management industry. Dubbed as "The Shopify for Hotels," Bookplan provides a comprehensive platform for hoteliers to establish a brand, manage online and offline transactions, and streamline their business operations. The platform includes a website builder, booking engine, property management system, channel manager, CRM, email marketing, guest chat, SEO, analytics, and an App Store for seamless integration with other productivity tools.
The company's key focus is to drive direct hotel bookings and enhance the efficiency of hotel management while reducing associated costs. Bookplan offers independent small to medium-sized hotels worldwide a seamless transition with features such as connecting distribution channels in one click, transferring existing room inventory and rate plans, and migrating website content and social media channels. Moreover, the platform promises a 20% reduction in fixed costs on hotel management and distribution systems, along with a 25% decrease in labor costs for administrative staff.
Bookplan operates on a freemium model, with costs only incurred based on generated bookings. Its emphasis on cost-saving, efficiency, and direct booking enhancement positions it as a promising player in the Design, Hospitality, and SaaS industries. Furthermore, founded in 2021, the startup is poised to attract potential investors seeking opportunities in the evolving hospitality tech sector.