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Guest Guide - AI Hotel Concierge Platform
For: Hotel managers and property owners
The Problem
Hotel managers waste hours daily answering repetitive guest questions about WiFi passwords, breakfast times, local recommendations, and amenity instructions, reducing efficiency and guest satisfaction
The Solution
Digital concierge platform that automates 90% of guest inquiries through interactive QR code-activated guides with walkthrough videos, local recommendations, amenity instructions, and emergency contacts
Why Now?
AI technology matured for natural conversation, QR code adoption accelerated post-COVID, hotels seeking cost reduction and efficiency gains, growing demand for contactless service experiences
Build MVP in 7 Days
Create simple landing page with QR code demo
Build basic digital guide template with common hotel FAQs
Set up WhatsApp or SMS integration for questions
Create pricing calculator for different hotel sizes
Record demo videos showing guest experience
Launch beta with 1-2 local hotels
Collect feedback and iterate
How to Validate
Revenue Model
SaaS subscription ($29-79/month per property based on features) plus affiliate commissions from local business partnerships and upsells to enterprise integrations
Competitive Moat
Network effects from local business partnerships, switching costs from custom integrations, and data advantage from guest behavior analytics