Event: 2018 Phocuswright Europe
Product: Keesy
Category: Startup Company
HQ: Florence, Italy
Principal(s): Patrizio Donnini, Founder & CEO
Funding: 100% owned by the founder
Product Description: Keesy is the first totally automatic check-in and check-out service, available all day, 365 days a year. A time-saving approach, allowing both host and guest to experience the hospitality process worry-free. Keesy Box: A key box is available at the local Keesy Point to deposit or pick up the keys 24 hours from booking or as long as needed; Keesy Digital: Designed for hosts who want to personally deliver and pick up the keys and for the management of smart apartments.
Business Model: Spread the presence of Keesy Points and Keesy Streets for the key handling through direct and affiliate openings in the main touristic cities; digital services (including self check-in) for the "smart" apartments; upselling services to guest.
Competitors: Bnbsitter; Vikey; Hoard; City CoPilot; KeyNest; Keycafe
Competitive Edge: A time-saving approach for host and guest in the short vacation rental: 24/7 automatic check-in/-out services guarantee a worry-free hospitality process. Key handling and luggage storage with Keesy Point, self check-in, payment of the stay and cleaning, and advice and upselling experiences for guest.
Market Opportunity: Host and guest can say goodbye to delays and unexpected problems. They decide the best moment to meet, a new concept in hospitality. The time dedicated by a host to welcome guests in the short vacation rental could be more than just waiting for the arrival of guest, hand over the keys, sign an agreement and describe the utilities of the apartment. Host deserves more time, guest prefers to enjoy the stay.
Early Customers: Individual hosts and property managers
Contact: Andrea Laghi, Business Development and Partnership; [email protected]; +39 39 30 060 061
