StayAltered announces The Welcome App – for global travelers to support local communities and for independent hosts to get better reviews, revenue, and bookings.

StayAltered today unveiled The Welcome App at The StayAltered Community Global Check-In, an intuitive and simple tool for StayAltered Hosts to make their guest experiences more magical and local. The Welcome App helps guests easily plan their stays, share great reviews, and purchase upgrades and experiences – all from the convenience of their own phones with no download necessary. In turn, hosts save valuable time and earn more reviews, revenue, and referral bookings through the power of The StayAltered Community. 

“We at La Palomilla Bed and Breakfast are thrilled to partner with StayAltered and redefine hospitality for good,” said Alessandra Perez-Cirera, La Palomilla owner and StayAltered Host. “As a boutique property rooted in the heart of Mexico City, we share their commitment to creating meaningful travel experiences that leave a positive impact on our guests and the world. Together, we aim to champion sustainable tourism, celebrate local culture, and set a new standard for purpose-driven hospitality. This collaboration marks an exciting step in showing how small, independent businesses can make a big difference in the industry.”

The Welcome App debuts as part of StayAltered 3.0, which includes new features and enhancements helping alternative hosts build stronger businesses with greater impact. Behind the scenes, StayAltered Hosts gain access to a growing platform of digital products, including The Stories Hub to upload and manage their marketing content as well as GuestRevu, a StayAltered Partner whose reputation management system helps StayAltered Hosts manage guest feedback. Complementing all of this are new enhancements to The Community Engine – the listings, bookings, and rewards platform launched in May 2024 – as well as a growing range of collective programs, including member-driven marketing, hospitality, and business initiatives to support independent hosts.

“The Welcome App represents why so many hosts and guests have been drawn to our powerful and promising vision for altering how the world works, plays, travels, and stays together – for good. This is more than our first product developed by, with, and for independent hosts – it is our first product to help our worldwide community of global guests and local neighbors stay together and support each other.” Evan Tzeng, Founder of StayAltered

Independent hosts who join The StayAltered Host Collective by December 15, 2024 enjoy a 58% discount on membership and can sign up at stayaltered.com. Global guests who join The StayAltered Community for free will also enjoy extra benefits reserved only for the earliest members and to be announced in 2025. Join The StayAltered Community for free at stayaltered.com.