HostAlert is a service created for hosts by hosts. Our Co-founder, Andy, host to two short-term rental properties, found out the hard way that he was missing inflated revenue opportunities when key events were coming to town.
Taylor Swift concerts, the 154th Open Golf Tournament at Royal Birkdale and even Expos in the city – Andy had no foresight on why guests were booking his properties, leaving money on the table time after time.
Event cancellations, rescheduled dates, events that he’d rather opt out of hosting – there was no way of keeping on top of huge factors affecting his bookings. And it certainly was not in one place.
Teaming up with fellow Founder, Paul, from tech and marketing, the duo set about putting the data relied upon by the hospitality industry in the hands of the short-term host.
By empowering hosts to be on an equal footing as hotels and
the travel industry HostAlert aims to help property owners to make the most of their asset.
As a short-term rental (STR) host, Andy understands fellow STR hosts have busy schedules, and sometimes the activity is not their sole focus. Data needed to be tailored by region, provide information on demand surge, and enable hosts to either adjust their pricing immediately or set reminders at a time that suits them.
Hosts of short-term rentals often lose thousands annually by not tracking local demand spikes. Research indicates that nightly rates can soar by 300% during major events, yet many hosts miss these opportunities due to a lack of real-time intelligence. With occupancy rates nearing 90% during peak weekends, static pricing results in significant revenue loss.
HostAlert addresses this issue by providing instant notifications for concerts and festivals in your area, ensuring you can raise your rates before high-demand dates are booked. We created HostAlert to bridge the gap between market demand and host awareness, so you never miss out on revenue opportunities.
HostAlert makes it easy for short-term hosts to access high impact, revenue generating event data.
We designed, deconstructed and rebuilt an App that easily arms hosts with data and features that help maximise revenue opportunities, putting the power at your fingertips.
We have two office dogs, Fred and Honey, who add very little to the operation and a rainbow gecko called Taco.
We look forward to sharing our story with you as we aim to grow by helping hosts turn events into revenue.
