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Economic Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Stayflexi onboards Kerala Tourism (KTDC), setting new standards in hospitality tech with AI-powered innovation
In a significant leap for Indian tourism and hospitality tech, Stayflexi, the fast-growing all-in-one property management platform, has announced its partnership with the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), onboarding over 30 of its iconic properties across the state. This move signals a broader shift among state tourism departments embracing innovation—outpacing legacy hotel brands still tethered to clunky and outdated software latest partnership positions Stayflexi as the platform of choice for tourism boards looking to modernise operations, streamline distribution, and drive revenue growth through intelligent automation. After successfully empowering MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation), Stayflexi's onboarding of KTDC solidifies its leadership as a transformative force in government-run globally acclaimed for its lush backwaters, serene beaches, and heritage-rich hill stations, has long attracted travellers seeking tranquillity and cultural richness. KTDC's properties—from beach resorts to hill station retreats—are gateways to these experiences. With Stayflexi's cutting-edge AI technology, KTDC is now poised to redefine guest experiences while achieving operational excellence."Our AI-powered distribution and revenue management will set a new benchmark in the hospitality tech industry," said Preetam Mohan Shetty, CTO at Stayflexi. 'We appreciate KTDC for recognising the importance of innovative and emerging platforms like Stayflexi to stay ahead of the game.'The platform offers seamless channel management, dynamic pricing powered by competitor intelligence, real-time sync with over 100 OTAs, and a robust analytics engine—all from a single dashboard. Properties can now make data-driven decisions in real-time, enabling smarter rate adjustments and optimal inventory Venkatesh Sakamuri, CEO of Stayflexi, this partnership is deeply personal. 'Kerala tourism is close to our heart. I saw KTDC's ad at the San Francisco Airport many years ago. I had a wild thought that we should partner with KTDC one day, and that day has finally arrived. We are incredibly proud and excited,' he heartfelt connection is emblematic of Stayflexi's mission—not just to digitise hospitality, but to elevate the travel ecosystem through thoughtful and user-centric striking in this evolution is how state tourism departments such as KTDC and MTDC are outpacing private hotel chains in tech adoption. Despite their vast scale and brand recognition, large hotel groups remain hindered by outdated, fragmented systems. Stayflexi's swift onboarding process—going live in under two days—is a testament to how modern, agile platforms can drive faster innovation with lower friction.'After empowering India's largest property by inventory and operations, the Isha Foundation, we were super confident about empowering KTDC and its future success. We are grateful for the opportunity,' said Krishna Sasank Talasila, CIO of is not just a PMS; it's a comprehensive platform that brings together booking engines, revenue management, POS systems, guest messaging, reviews management, housekeeping, stock tracking, and expense management under one unified interface. With intelligent automation, properties can offer self-check-in, upsell add-ons like room upgrades, and even use AI to respond to guest reviews and messages across platforms like and properties are now empowered with real-time insights through city demand analytics and competitor price tracking. This enables precision-based revenue strategies, which are critical in today's highly dynamic travel market.A standout feature is Stayflexi's 'MagicLink,' which radically enhances the guest journey. From self-check-in to ordering in-room dining via QR code, the platform reduces dependency on staff while maximising convenience and upsell AI-backed innovation also brings KTDC's heritage properties into the fold of global competition, levelling the digital playing model thrives on strong partnerships—its 30% recurring revenue share with partners and zero-investment onboarding strategy has already helped hundreds of properties switch platforms. The KTDC deal highlights the trust placed in Stayflexi's reliability and innovation by public sector tourism other tourism departments eye similar modernisation, Stayflexi's partnerships with MTDC and KTDC set a powerful precedent. It's no longer a question of if—it's when other states will follow by Y Combinator, Headquartered in San Francisco with a strong presence in Bengaluru, Stayflexi was born out of a vision to unify fragmented hospitality solo boutique hotels to vast government chains, Stayflexi's easy-to-use, highly scalable platform is helping redefine what's possible in hospitality management.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Stayflexi onboards Kerala Tourism (KTDC), setting new standards in hospitality tech with AI-powered innovation
In a significant leap for Indian tourism and hospitality tech, Stayflexi, the fast-growing all-in-one property management platform, has announced its partnership with the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), onboarding over 30 of its iconic properties across the state. This move signals a broader shift among state tourism departments embracing innovation—outpacing legacy hotel brands still tethered to clunky and outdated software latest partnership positions Stayflexi as the platform of choice for tourism boards looking to modernise operations, streamline distribution, and drive revenue growth through intelligent automation. After successfully empowering MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation), Stayflexi's onboarding of KTDC solidifies its leadership as a transformative force in government-run globally acclaimed for its lush backwaters, serene beaches, and heritage-rich hill stations, has long attracted travellers seeking tranquillity and cultural richness. KTDC's properties—from beach resorts to hill station retreats—are gateways to these experiences. With Stayflexi's cutting-edge AI technology, KTDC is now poised to redefine guest experiences while achieving operational excellence."Our AI-powered distribution and revenue management will set a new benchmark in the hospitality tech industry," said Preetam Mohan Shetty, CTO at Stayflexi. 'We appreciate KTDC for recognising the importance of innovative and emerging platforms like Stayflexi to stay ahead of the game.'The platform offers seamless channel management, dynamic pricing powered by competitor intelligence, real-time sync with over 100 OTAs, and a robust analytics engine—all from a single dashboard. Properties can now make data-driven decisions in real-time, enabling smarter rate adjustments and optimal inventory Venkatesh Sakamuri, CEO of Stayflexi, this partnership is deeply personal. 'Kerala tourism is close to our heart. I saw KTDC's ad at the San Francisco Airport many years ago. I had a wild thought that we should partner with KTDC one day, and that day has finally arrived. We are incredibly proud and excited,' he heartfelt connection is emblematic of Stayflexi's mission—not just to digitise hospitality, but to elevate the travel ecosystem through thoughtful and user-centric striking in this evolution is how state tourism departments such as KTDC and MTDC are outpacing private hotel chains in tech adoption. Despite their vast scale and brand recognition, large hotel groups remain hindered by outdated, fragmented systems. Stayflexi's swift onboarding process—going live in under two days—is a testament to how modern, agile platforms can drive faster innovation with lower friction.'After empowering India's largest property by inventory and operations, the Isha Foundation, we were super confident about empowering KTDC and its future success. We are grateful for the opportunity,' said Krishna Sasank Talasila, CIO of is not just a PMS; it's a comprehensive platform that brings together booking engines, revenue management, POS systems, guest messaging, reviews management, housekeeping, stock tracking, and expense management under one unified interface. With intelligent automation, properties can offer self-check-in, upsell add-ons like room upgrades, and even use AI to respond to guest reviews and messages across platforms like and properties are now empowered with real-time insights through city demand analytics and competitor price tracking. This enables precision-based revenue strategies, which are critical in today's highly dynamic travel market.A standout feature is Stayflexi's 'MagicLink,' which radically enhances the guest journey. From self-check-in to ordering in-room dining via QR code, the platform reduces dependency on staff while maximising convenience and upsell AI-backed innovation also brings KTDC's heritage properties into the fold of global competition, levelling the digital playing model thrives on strong partnerships—its 30% recurring revenue share with partners and zero-investment onboarding strategy has already helped hundreds of properties switch platforms. The KTDC deal highlights the trust placed in Stayflexi's reliability and innovation by public sector tourism other tourism departments eye similar modernisation, Stayflexi's partnerships with MTDC and KTDC set a powerful precedent. It's no longer a question of if—it's when other states will follow by Y Combinator, Headquartered in San Francisco with a strong presence in Bengaluru, Stayflexi was born out of a vision to unify fragmented hospitality solo boutique hotels to vast government chains, Stayflexi's easy-to-use, highly scalable platform is helping redefine what's possible in hospitality management.
Economic Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Stayflexi unveils FlexiAI: World's first chat-based hotel operations assistant
This is the world's first hotel chatbot for complete front office operations via a conversational interfaceStayflexi, the Y Combinator-backed all-in-one hotel operations platform, has announced the launch of FlexiAI, an industry-defining innovation that will change how hotels operate. With this pioneering release, Stayflexi becomes the first Property Management System (PMS) in the world to allow hotels to run their complete front office operations through a chat-based interface, powered by conversational AI. This launch brings the power of AI directly into the hands of hoteliers and front office staff, enabling them to manage everything from room reservations to reports— all through a simple conversation, either typed or spoken. It's not just software; it's the dawn of a new era in hospitality technology. The future of hotel operations, today From creating reservations, blocking rooms, and accessing guest data to generating real-time performance insights such as 'How many rooms were sold last month?' or 'How many cancellations on April 27th?', FlexiAI handles it all in real-time through a ChatGPT-style interface. The user experience is deeply intuitive, modeled after modern AI chat tools that hotel staff are comfortable with. What's more, speech capabilities are being integrated right out the gate, empowering hoteliers to simply speak to the system and have their tasks executed instantly. 'This is not just an upgrade. This is a paradigm shift,' said Venkatesh Sakamuri, CEO of Stayflexi. 'We've always believed that technology should adapt to people, not the other way around. With FlexiAI, we're breaking the mould. For the first time ever, running a hotel is as easy as having a conversation.' Empowering the front office with conversational superpowers Traditionally, front office teams juggled between complex PMS interfaces, log books, and multiple systems to complete everyday tasks. FlexiAI unifies this experience into a single, intelligent interface. Some key capabilities of FlexiAI: Create, modify, or cancel reservations via chat Block rooms, assign inventory, manage rate plans Fetch guest profiles, invoices, and stay history Run complex operational and sales reports instantly All with chat or voice-based input, available 24/7 'We've built FlexiAI with the vision of becoming the 'Jarvis' for hotel operations,' said Preetam Mohan Shetty, CTO and Co-Founder of Stayflexi. 'We trained our system to understand operational language, intent, and context so hoteliers can stop clicking and start conversing. And this is just the beginning. FlexiAI will continue to evolve with every interaction.' A revolution built on innovation FlexiAI stands as a testament to Stayflexi's commitment to radical simplicity and automation. As an end-to-end PMS, Stayflexi already powers over 3,000 hotels globally. With the launch of FlexiAI, the company aims to define a new industry standard, bringing AI into the operational core of hospitality. From boutique hotels to large resorts, this feature is expected to significantly reduce training times, improve accuracy, and enhance productivity for hotel staff across the board. 'We are not waiting for the future, we're building it,' added Venkatesh. 'FlexiAI is our moonshot, and we believe it will do for hotel operations what ChatGPT did for knowledge work.' A wake-up call for the industry Stayflexi's latest innovation sets a new benchmark not just for PMS providers, but for the entire hospitality tech ecosystem. It challenges decades of conventional UI-driven systems and reimagines operations for the voice-first, AI-first era. With FlexiAI, Stayflexi has once again proven why it's the most agile, innovative, and future-ready platform in the hotel technology space. Disclaimer - The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.
