We founded, scaled and exited one of the largest short-term rental management companies in Europe, having operated thousands of rentals over 7 years.
15-20% Revenue Loss
Every booking through OTAs meant giving up a massive chunk of our hard-earned revenue to platforms that didn't even own the properties.
Lost Guest Relationships
Guests became OTA customers, not ours. We couldn't build lasting relationships or encourage direct bookings for future stays.
Building Someone Else's Brand
We were essentially paying to advertise Airbnb, Booking.com, and other OTAs instead of building our own brand
The Breaking Point
*Based on average €300/booking
Why OTAs Became the Status Quo
And why property managers can finally win in the AI era
Local Supply, Global Demand
Property management is inherently local. But guests book globally. Without a way to serve travelers everywhere, retention becomes nearly impossible—each new trip restarts on an OTA.
A PM-to-PM global network that lets your brand travel with the guest.
Fragmented Industry Rails
Hundreds of PMSs, multiple channel managers, inconsistent standards. Systems don't talk to each other, partnerships are hard, and collaboration rarely scales.
Unified rails across 30+ PMSs—built for distribution, co-promotion, and shared revenue.
Outgunned by Tech (Now AI)
Most PM stacks still rely on WordPress + plugins. OTAs ship fast, test constantly, and now train AI on unified data. Suppliers are getting left behind—again.
An AI‑native website + booking engine optimized for SEO and AI search.
Ready to see it in action?
Learn how Flataway worksOur Mission: Reducing OTA Dependence
We're not just building another booking platform. We're creating the tools property managers need to break free from OTA dependence and build sustainable, profitable businesses.
Direct Booking Focus
Help property managers build their own booking engines and guest relationships instead of relying on OTAs.
Community Network
Create a network where property managers can cross-promote and earn from each other's properties.
Data Ownership
Give property managers full control over their guest data, pricing, and business decisions.
The Future We're Building
Imagine a world where property managers own their guest relationships, control their pricing, and keep 100% of their revenue from direct bookings. Where they can expand their inventory through a trusted network of fellow property managers, earning commissions that stay within the community instead of going to corporate giants.
That's not just our vision — it's already happening with Flataway.
Our Core Values
Human-First
We put people before product.
Community
We grow together by listening and co-building.
Trust
We value transparency, data privacy, and long-term alignment.
Integrity
We act with honesty toward partners, customers, and each other.
Innovation
We experiment, iterate, and challenge convention.
Meet the Team
