Increase Bookings Authentically with StayNow
We provide a personalized, cost-effective platform for independent hotels and local businesses to manage operations efficiently, increase bookings, and deliver exceptional service.
StayNow is an online travel agency that gives hoteliers and local businesses more autonomy and empowers travelers to plan and book their dream vacations. By cutting out unnecessary middlemen and fostering direct connections between travelers and hotels, StayNow offers a more authentic and personalized travel experience.
When you list your property or travel experience with StayNow, you're not only increasing your ROI, but also contributing to a more sustainable future.
We’re Cutting Out The Middlemen
Formed By The Power of THREE
Our company was founded by a passionate team of hospitality and tech experts with a shared vision - to create an online travel agency that empowers independent hotels and local businesses, improves guest experiences, and simplifies travel planning. Having built other successful businesses, our founders each bring a unique perspective that drives their passion for innovation.
Our CEO, Romal Jayswal (“RJ”), hails from Gujarat, India, where hospitality runs deep in his culture. For years, he observed hoteliers taking the biggest risks but receiving the smallest reward, losing revenues to third parties and technology costs. In 2019, RJ founded Predictive Minds, a revenue management system for the hotel industry. The insights he gained led him to identify the need for an online travel platform empowering hoteliers to own their businesses and deliver personalized experiences.
Our CTO, Saawan Patel, is a tech entrepreneur who co-founded Fountane, helping startups and SMEs adapt technologies to scale quickly. He’s also a newlywed with a big family! The challenges he and his wife faced coordinating group travel led him to see the need for a more innovative technology solution within the travel industry. He envisioned an OTA that offers collaborative planning, advanced booking features, and simplified finances.
As you know, good things come in threes!
Growing up in a family-run hotel in Monterey, CA, our CPO, Sidd Raj, had similar realizations. He hated seeing the excitement drain from guests’ faces when they had to sort out 3rd party booking mix-ups. It was harmful to guest experiences and the hotel’s reputation. This combined with knowledge gleaned as VP of Customer Success at Fountane, led Sidd to desire a solution that fosters exceptional boutique hospitality with direct communication between hotels and guests.
Empowering hoteliers: Supporting independent businesses and helping them thrive.
Elevating guest experiences: Creating memorable journeys through personalized service and unique accommodations.
Fostering community: Connecting travelers with local businesses and creating a sense of belonging.
Driving innovation: Embracing technology to simplify travel and enhance the overall experience.
Our Commitment
Are you ready to increase your hotel’s visibility with an innovative platform that puts you first? Attract more guests and boost your bookings today.
List your property and travel experiences with us!
Does your business offer tours, fine dining, or other exciting activities? Join StayNow and share your region’s best with our community.
“Growing up in India, I experienced hospitality that wasn’t just about luxury—it was deeply personal, making guests feel truly at home while enabling them to explore the world with ease.”
RJ Jayswal, Co-founder and CEO
“Travel should bring people together, not stress them out. That's why we built StayNow.”
Saawan Patel, Co-founder and CTO
“We're removing the barriers between hotels and guests, letting them connect directly and build the kind of genuine relationships that make travel memorable.”
Sidd Raj, Co-founder and CPO