The Modern Hotelier – Episode #213: An All-In-One PMS that Enhances the Guest Experience | with Venkatesh Sakamuri & Krishna Talasila
In this episode, we sit down at the Independent Hotel Show in Miami with Venkatesh Sakamuri, CEO of Stayflexi, and Krishna Talasila, CIO & Co-Founder of Stayflexi, to explore how they’re transforming hospitality technology.
Venkatesh introduces Stayflexi IQ, their new AI-powered data intelligence and revenue management platform designed to help independent hotels compete with big brands. He shares insights on the future of AI in hospitality, the importance of demand and competitor intelligence, and why an all-in-one PMS platform enhances the guest journey.
Krishna dives into lessons learned from expanding in India, how Stayflexi scaled to over 3,500 properties worldwide, and why they’re now doubling down in the U.S. market. He also explains how Stayflexi IQ can integrate seamlessly with existing hotel systems, giving hoteliers actionable insights without a complete tech overhaul.
If you’re a hotelier, hospitality professional, or simply interested in the future of hotel tech, AI, and revenue management, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
* How Stayflexi is empowering independent hotels with AI-driven intelligence
* Why data is the “new king” in hospitality
* The benefits of an all-in-one PMS vs. multiple integrations
* Key lessons from scaling in India and expanding globally
* The future of revenue management in the AI era
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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Meet Venkatesh Sakamuri, CEO of Stayflexi
00:43 Overview of Stayflexi
01:19 Introducing the IQ Product
02:24 The Future of Data Intelligence in Hospitality
04:03 The All-in-One Platform Philosophy
04:57 Stayflexi’s Vision for the Future
05:58 Interview with Krishna Talasila, CIO and Co-founder of Stayflexi
06:13 Stayflexi’s Strategic Focus on India
07:34 The IQ Platform and Market Integration
08:11 Conclusion and Contact Information
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The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/
Links:
Venkat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatsakamuri/
Krishna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasank-stayflexi/
Stayflexi: https://business.stayflexi.com/
For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/213
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Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8Fsteve-carran-00914510/
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-millili/
