Stayful: The Expedia for Boutique Hotels

The video discusses Staffel, a platform aimed at making travel more affordable by connecting consumers with boutique hotels through a unique bidding and booking process. Staffel's model benefits both hotels and consumers by offering negotiated private prices. The platform has seen success in attracting millennial travelers and boutique hotels, despite initial challenges. Cheryl shares her personal travel preference for NYC.

What is the primary goal of Staffel in the hospitality industry?

• To provide luxury travel experiences

• To make travel more affordable by connecting travelers with boutique hotels

• To increase hotel occupancy rates

• To offer exclusive travel packages

How does Staffel's platform benefit both consumers and hoteliers?

• By offering loyalty points to consumers

• By providing free marketing for hotels

• By enabling one-to-one negotiations for private rates

• By offering group discounts

What technology does Staffel use to assist consumers in the booking process?

• Augmented reality tours

• Blockchain for secure transactions

• Virtual reality hotel previews

• Proprietary technology to determine fair market value

What demographic does Staffel primarily target with its services?

• Millennials

• Baby boomers

• Generation Z

• Generation X

What has been the response from boutique hotels towards Staffel's model?

• Negative and resistant

• Indifferent

• Positive and accepting

• Skeptical and hesitant