Daypass.com Secures $2M for Expansion
Daypass.com, a Mexican online travel agency specializing in day-use hotel bookings, has closed a $2 million investment round. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate its international expansion and enhance its technology platform, signaling investor confidence in flexible, experience-based travel models.
- The investment round was led by a private equity group that specializes in experiences, hospitality, entertainment, and tourism. - Founded in 2023 by Rafael Gómez, Javier del Hierro, Raúl Yáñez, and Raúl Hita, the company is headquartered in Mexico City. - In its first six months of operation, Daypass.com surpassed $1 million in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), having sold over 10,000 passes. - The platform has already partnered with major hotel groups such as Iberostar and Princess Hotels. - Currently, the company has integrated more than 600 hotels and resorts across Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Spain. - With the new capital, the company plans an aggressive expansion to operate in 26 countries this year, targeting markets in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. - The business model taps into a growing hospitality trend; the global market for day-use hotel platforms was estimated at $2.65 billion in 2024. - This model allows hotels to generate incremental revenue from rooms and amenities that would otherwise be underutilized during daytime hours.
