Startup Development and Hospitality Experiences
Alvani Inn | Cultural Startup Guesthouse
Alvani Inn is located at the the beginning of of the most adventurous route to the Caucasus Mountains. Due to the high demand for guest services and lack of preferred supply,visitors struggled to find a place to stay where they would experience local
culture and get exposed to and participate in traditional activities.
Challenge
Guesthouses in the area mainly offered limited stay only and visitors did not have a sense of culture and rich traditions- the main ingredients people visit the area.
Solution
I have decided to tap the market need and offer authentic experiences where
guests would be exposed to local food, traditions and art, history and would
have full support on tour planning as there is insufficient information, especially in English. I wrote the business plan and have applied to several local and international funding opportunities and I won international grants such as Enterprise Georgia, USAID Zrda, Elkana, Ehotespace (where we developed our own booking website) and have launched a start-up guesthouse.
Tools and Methods
I have worked on the look and feel of the area, the customer journey, guest experiences, masterclass planning, communication guidelines, and social presence so that every guest would feel at home far away from home.
Link to our website: https://alvaniinn.com
Link to Alvani Inn Experiences Overview here
