Welcome Pickups, the globally recognized leader in providing high-quality, automated guest transfer services, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with STAAH, a top-tier software provider in hotel distribution and guest acquisition. This collaboration will bring an unparalleled, frictionless guest experience to STAAH-connected properties, enhancing both operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
With this integration, STAAH properties can now offer their guests direct access to Welcome Pickups’ trusted, premium transfer services. Hotels will be able to provide pre-booked, reliable transportation at the moment of booking, making the guest journey smoother from start to finish. Currently active in over 300 destinations and with 2,500 hotel partners worldwide, Welcome Pickups has already earned the trust of more than two million travelers annually.
“This partnership with STAAH is an exciting development in our mission to deliver seamless, reliable transfer services for travelers and hoteliers alike. By integrating with STAAH, we are simplifying the guest booking experience and empowering hotels to offer premium services that boost guest satisfaction and generate additional revenue streams. We look forward to the mutual growth this partnership promises and are excited to help STAAH’s extensive network of properties enhance their guest offerings,” says Giouli Vartanova, Head of B2B Partnerships at Welcome Pickups.
Elevating hotel operations and guest services
The integration enables hotels using STAAH’s platform to offer Welcome Pickups as a part of their guest journey, directly within the hotel booking process. From airport transfers to city transportation, guests can book their rides effortlessly, ensuring they are cared for from the moment they land until they reach the hotel. This seamless experience not only increases guest satisfaction but also helps hotels tap into new revenue opportunities.
For hotels, this integration reduces the complexity of managing guest transportation, streamlines operations, and ensures every guest has access to trusted, comfortable, and punctual transfers. By including this as part of their offering, hotels are able to differentiate their service, delight guests, and improve overall reviews and guest loyalty.
“Partnering with STAAH aligns perfectly with our vision of enhancing the guest experience by removing friction from the travel journey,” adds Vartanova. “Together, we’re enabling hotels to offer a premium service that their guests will appreciate, all while boosting operational efficiency and revenue.”
About STAAH
STAAH is a New Zealand-based technology company that specializes in cloud-based channel management and booking engine for accommodation providers helping them maximize their online revenue.
Founded by Gavin Jeddo in 2008, a pioneer in the field of distribution technology, STAAH’s industry-leading technology powers a property’s distribution through online travel agencies (OTA) and direct bookings. The company partners with over 20,000+ properties across 90 countries through its operations in New Zealand, Australia, India, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Middle East, UK and Europe. STAAH is committed to ongoing innovation, focusing on enhancing its technology offerings and expanding into new markets.
About Welcome Pickups
Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome Pickups goes beyond standard transfer services, offering a comprehensive travel experience from the moment a guest arrives at their destination. With a focus on personalized, seamless, and reliable service, Welcome Pickups is dedicated to making every guest feel at home, no matter where they are. Active in more than 300 destinations, the company continues to expand globally, partnering with hotels and travel brands to deliver the best in-destination services.
For more information about the Welcome Pickups and STAAH integration, STAAH partner properties can contact their account manager to get started or learn more here.
