Episode

5 Jul 2023 · 32 min

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Thomas Schaber, co-founder of DACK, explains how his guest-experience platform handles check-in, digital access, and upsells for short-term rental hosts. Operators report 100-140% participation rates and average 12 engagements per stay. The app costs $10-20 per unit monthly and integrates with 18+ property management systems.

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July 5, 2023.

North America (United States, Canada, Mexico); operators also in the UK and Australia; multi-language/web rollout planned for Europe.

He said DAC links with 18 PMSs and expected to be at 20 by the end of March (year not specified).

About $10–$20 per unit per month (modular add-ons such as access/guest verification can change pricing).

About 12 people.

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