Bootstrapped and Born in India, This Travel Tech Startup Is Now Powering 10,000+ Hoteliers Globally
By (News Channel) | April 2025
In a market ruled by global OTAs and deep-pocketed aggregators, one Indian startup is taking a contrarian route—empowering hoteliers to build sustainable, commission-free businesses.
Founded in 2019 by Hamlet Roy, MyTravaly is a bootstrapped travel tech company that’s building what it calls the “Hotel Business Centre“—a comprehensive hotel operating system to drive direct bookings, automate backend operations, and maximize occupancy without middlemen.
“Our goal isn’t to be another OTA—it’s to make sure hotels don’t need one,” says Roy, the founder and CEO.
With over 10K+ hotel partners, 1M+ travelers, and operations across India, Nepal and Bangladesh, MyTravaly is now setting its sights on Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, aiming to decentralize hotel tech at scale.
The Core Product: Hotel Business Centre
The Hotel Business Centre is a plug-and-play SaaS platform designed for independent hotels, resorts, hostels, and homestays. It combines:
- Multi-channel Booking Engine (App, Website, QR codes, Partner APIs)
- Built-in PMS to manage rooms, payments, and guest lifecycle
- Smart Distribution Strategy that helps hoteliers reach up to 86% occupancy
- Self-Service Guest Tools for bookings, modifications, and refunds
- Automation for check-ins, checkouts, cancellations
- Multi-language & Currency Support to attract global travelers
“Think of it as Shopify for hotels,” Roy explains. “One platform to list, manage, operate, and grow.”
A Bootstrapped Build In A VC-Backed World
Unlike most startups chasing early capital, MyTravaly stayed lean. With no external investors to report to, the team focused entirely on product-market fit.
“We wanted proof of value before chasing valuation,” Roy says.
The result? A profitable, process-led platform that now processes thousands of bookings monthly, supports cross-border payments, and integrates with most legacy hotel systems.
Taking Aim At The OTA Cost Model
For most small-to-mid-size hotels, OTA dependency is expensive—commissions can touch 30%, guest data is siloed, and margins are squeezed.
MyTravaly flips this model by giving hotels end-to-end control over pricing, inventory, and customer data.
“Hoteliers shouldn’t need to rely on intermediaries to get discovered,” says Roy. “With our tools, they own the guest journey from start to finish.”
What’s Next?
While the platform is already live across India, Nepal and Bangladesh, the next 12 months will focus on:
- Geographic Expansion into Europe, Asia & MENA
- AI-Driven Pricing & Review Tools
- Advanced Integrations with travel agencies & loyalty platforms
- Community-Led Discovery for travelers seeking local, authentic stays
The company is also actively hiring in key markets and onboarding regional partners to drive localized hotel acquisition.
The Call To Action
“If you’re a hotelier tired of high commissions, low control, and clunky systems—this is your signal to switch,” says Roy.
With zero setup fees, instant onboarding, and complete pricing transparency, MyTravaly is betting that the next big travel revolution won’t come from another OTA—but from hoteliers taking back control.
List your hotel on MyTravaly today: https://hbc.mytravaly.com/
Contact: hostmanagement@mytravaly.com
About The Founder
Hamlet Roy is the founder and CEO of MyTravaly. Based in India, he is building a global-first, hotel-led travel platform that prioritizes ownership, independence, and technology-led hospitality.
