# Cendra AI - LLMs.txt > AI-powered guest communication platform for short-term rental operators. > Connects to 45+ property management systems including Guesty, Hostaway, Lodgify, Cloudbeds, and OwnerRez. > Automates guest messaging across WhatsApp, email, and OTA platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. > Performance-based pricing starting at $10/listing/month. All features unlocked from day one. ## About Cendra Cendra is an AI-powered assistant designed specifically for the hospitality industry. It automates guest communication, handles operational tasks, and drives revenue through intelligent upsells—all while integrating seamlessly with your property management system (PMS). Unlike generic chatbots, Cendra is purpose-built for short-term rentals and hospitality, understanding the unique context of guest journeys from booking to checkout. Founded in 2024 by hospitality veterans with 20+ years of industry experience. ## Website Structure ### Main Pages - Homepage: https://cendra.ai/ - Overview of Cendra AI capabilities - Pricing: https://cendra.ai/pricing - Plans starting with free trial - About: https://cendra.ai/about - Company story and team - Our Story: https://cendra.ai/our-story - Founding journey - Integrations Hub: https://cendra.ai/integrations - All PMS connections - Case Studies: https://cendra.ai/case-studies - Customer success stories - Blog: https://cendra.ai/blog - Industry insights and guides - Support: https://cendra.ai/support - Help resources - Careers: https://cendra.ai/careers - Open positions ### Category Landing Pages - Hotels: https://cendra.ai/categories/hotels - AI for boutique hotels and hotel chains - Short-Term Rentals: https://cendra.ai/categories/short-term-rentals - Vacation rental automation - Hostels: https://cendra.ai/categories/hostels - Budget accommodation AI - Corporate Housing: https://cendra.ai/categories/corporate-housing - Extended stay automation - Luxury Villas: https://cendra.ai/categories/luxury-villas - Premium property AI ### Case Study Pages - The Bristol Hotel: https://cendra.ai/case-study/the-bristol - Boutique hotel success story - Miami Rentals: https://cendra.ai/case-study/miami-rentals - Vacation rental portfolio case - Coastal Luxury: https://cendra.ai/case-study/coastal-luxury - Luxury villa management ### PMS Integration Pages Native integrations with 40+ property management systems: - Hostaway: https://cendra.ai/integrations/hostaway - Guesty: https://cendra.ai/integrations/guesty - Lodgify: https://cendra.ai/integrations/lodgify - Cloudbeds: https://cendra.ai/integrations/cloudbeds - Mews: https://cendra.ai/integrations/mews - Hospitable: https://cendra.ai/integrations/hospitable - OwnerRez: https://cendra.ai/integrations/ownerrez - Hostfully: https://cendra.ai/integrations/hostfully - Beds24: https://cendra.ai/integrations/beds24 - Smoobu: https://cendra.ai/integrations/smoobu - eviivo: https://cendra.ai/integrations/eviivo - Streamline: https://cendra.ai/integrations/streamline - Airhost: https://cendra.ai/integrations/airhost - iGMS: https://cendra.ai/integrations/igms - Avantio: https://cendra.ai/integrations/avantio - AvaiBook: https://cendra.ai/integrations/avaibook - NewBook: https://cendra.ai/integrations/newbook - Hosthub: https://cendra.ai/integrations/hosthub - Escapia: https://cendra.ai/integrations/escapia - Amenitiz: https://cendra.ai/integrations/amenitiz - LiveRez: https://cendra.ai/integrations/liverez - SuperHote: https://cendra.ai/integrations/superhote - Stardekk: https://cendra.ai/integrations/stardekk - Uplisting: https://cendra.ai/integrations/uplisting - Book and Pay: https://cendra.ai/integrations/bookandpay - WebRezPro: https://cendra.ai/integrations/webrezpro - BookingSync: https://cendra.ai/integrations/bookingsync - Your.Rentals: https://cendra.ai/integrations/your-rentals - Lodgix: https://cendra.ai/integrations/lodgix - Barefoot: https://cendra.ai/integrations/barefoot - Hostify: https://cendra.ai/integrations/hostify - CiaoBooking: https://cendra.ai/integrations/ciao-booking - TravelNest: https://cendra.ai/integrations/travelnest - Tokeet: https://cendra.ai/integrations/tokeet - RealTimeRental: https://cendra.ai/integrations/realtimerental - LMPM: https://cendra.ai/integrations/lmpm - Apaleo: https://cendra.ai/integrations/apaleo - Hostex: https://cendra.ai/integrations/hostex - CiiRUS: https://cendra.ai/integrations/ciirus - Zeevou: https://cendra.ai/integrations/zeevou - Track Core: https://cendra.ai/integrations/track-core - MyTourist: https://cendra.ai/integrations/mytourist - Janiis: https://cendra.ai/integrations/janiis - Stays.net: https://cendra.ai/integrations/stays - RentalWise: https://cendra.ai/integrations/rentalwise - RNS: https://cendra.ai/integrations/rns - Jurny: https://cendra.ai/integrations/jurny - Icnea: https://cendra.ai/integrations/icnea ### Communication Channel Integrations - WhatsApp Business: https://cendra.ai/integrations/whatsapp - Email: https://cendra.ai/integrations/email - SMS: https://cendra.ai/integrations/sms - Stripe Payments: https://cendra.ai/integrations/stripe ### Documentation - Full Product Docs: https://docs.cendra.ai/ - Setup guides, AI agent configuration, integrations, privacy & security - Docs LLMs Index: https://docs.cendra.ai/llms.txt - Machine-readable documentation index ### Legal - Terms of Service: https://cendra.ai/terms - Privacy Policy: https://cendra.ai/privacy ## Key Features ### Automated Guest Messaging - Handle 80%+ of guest inquiries automatically with context-aware responses - Pre-arrival, check-in, mid-stay, and checkout communication flows - Multi-language support for international guests (90+ languages) - Tone and brand voice customization - Named AI agents: CORA (natural language rule creation) and MIRA (automated knowledge discovery) ### PMS Integration - Native connections with 40+ property management systems - Real-time booking and property data synchronization - Automated calendar and availability management - Two-way sync for seamless operations ### Intelligent Upsells - Agentic AI that proactively identifies upsell opportunities - Early check-in and late checkout automation - Experience and add-on sales through conversation - 25% average increase in upsell revenue ### Human-in-the-Loop - Real-time issue escalation when human input is needed - Supervisor dashboard for oversight and performance metrics - One-click takeover for complex situations - Seamless handoff between AI and human agents ### Unified Inbox - All guest communications in one place (WhatsApp, Email, SMS, booking channels) - Cross-platform message aggregation - Team collaboration and assignment - Full conversation history and context ## Pricing — Performance-Based Cendra uses outcome-based pricing. Your tier updates monthly based on the % of tasks Cendra automates. All features unlocked from day one — no feature gates. | Tier | Price/listing/month | Automation Rate | Description | |------|-------------------|----------------|-------------| | Associate | $10 | 0-25% | Learning Mode — Cendra is learning your properties | | Specialist | $19 | 25-50% | Building Confidence — handles routine questions | | Manager | $29 | 50-75% | Guardrails Active — manages most conversations | | Director | $39 | 75%+ | Advanced Workflows — full end-to-end automation | At Director tier, Cendra typically saves $200+ per unit monthly while costing $39. No long-term contracts. Pause or cancel anytime. ## Target Audience - Short-term rental property managers - Vacation rental operators - Hospitality property management companies - Multi-property portfolio owners - Boutique hotels and apart-hotels - Corporate housing providers - Hostels and budget accommodations - Luxury villa management companies ## Results & Impact - 80%+ automation rate for guest inquiries at Director tier - 3x faster response times - 25% increase in upsell revenue - 40% reduction in operational workload - Performance-based pricing ensures you only pay more when Cendra delivers more value ## Company Information **Company Name:** Cendra AI **Website:** https://cendra.ai **Founded:** 2024 **Headquarters:** Remote-first company ### Team - Can Köseoğlu - CEO - Ali Özaltın - CTO - Mümin Şahin - VP of Engineering ### Investors - APY Ventures - Revo Capital - Türkiye Development Fund (TKF) - Heartfelt VC ## Contact - General Inquiries: help@cendra.ai - Careers: careers@cendra.ai - Support: https://cendra.ai/support ## Social Media - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cendra-ai - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cendra_ai ## Technical Information - Technology: AI-powered natural language understanding trained on hospitality data - Security: Enterprise-grade security and compliance - Uptime: 99.9% SLA guarantee - Languages: 90+ languages supported ## Use Cases ### Guest Communication Automate responses to booking confirmations, check-in instructions, WiFi passwords, amenity questions, local recommendations, and checkout procedures. ### Operational Efficiency Reduce response time from hours to seconds. Handle multiple conversations simultaneously. Never miss a guest message. ### Revenue Growth Increase upsell conversion through timely, personalized offers. Optimize pricing suggestions. Maximize occupancy rates. ### Team Scaling Handle growing portfolio without proportionally increasing staff. Free up team for high-value tasks and guest experience enhancement. ### Issue Resolution Automatically categorize and prioritize guest issues. Route complex problems to the right team member. Track resolution times and outcomes. ## Keywords hospitality AI, vacation rental automation, guest messaging AI, property management automation, Hostaway integration, Guesty integration, Lodgify integration, AI upsells, hotel chatbot, short-term rental AI, unified inbox hospitality, WhatsApp business hospitality, automated check-in, guest communication platform, hospitality SaaS, PMS integration, vacation rental software, Airbnb automation, VRBO automation, property manager AI, hotel operations AI, guest experience AI