Project Overview

Hospeda was born from conversations with accommodation owners in Concepcion del Uruguay and the broader Litoral region of Argentina. The existing platforms don’t serve small and medium hosts well, they’re designed for massive scale rather than regional needs.

This is a personal venture to create something different: a tourism platform tailored for the region, with AI-powered tools that genuinely help both guests and hosts, wrapped in a modern, accessible, and blazingly fast interface.

What Makes Hospeda Different

Regional Focus

Unlike global platforms that treat every location the same, Hospeda is built specifically for Argentina’s Litoral region. Local knowledge is baked into the platform, from understanding seasonal patterns to highlighting hidden gems that bigger platforms miss.

AI Integration

AI isn’t just a buzzword here. It’s integrated throughout to provide real value:

• For Guests: Smart recommendations based on preferences, natural language search, trip planning assistance
• For Hosts: Pricing suggestions, demand forecasting, automated guest communication, review response drafts

Host Management Tools

Beyond just listing accommodations, Hospeda provides satellite tools to help hosts run their business:

• Calendar and availability management
• Multi-platform synchronization
• Performance analytics
• Guest communication hub

Design Excellence

• Extremely modern: Contemporary UI that feels fresh and professional
• Accessible: WCAG compliant, usable by everyone
• Super performant: Optimized for fast loading even on slower connections
• User-friendly: Intuitive navigation that doesn’t require learning

Core Features

For Guests

• Accommodation Discovery: Browse and filter properties with rich details
• Destination Exploration: Learn about places to visit in the region
• Reviews & Ratings: Authentic feedback from verified stays
• Events: Discover local happenings during your visit
• AI Assistant: Natural language help for planning your trip

For Hosts

• Property Management: Complete control over listings
• Booking Management: Handle reservations efficiently
• Analytics Dashboard: Understand your performance
• AI Tools: Automated assistance for common tasks
• Communication Center: Manage guest interactions

Admin Features

• Content management for destinations and events
• User role and permission management
• Platform-wide analytics
• Moderation tools

Technical Architecture

Monorepo Structure

Built with TurboRepo for efficient development across multiple packages:

hospeda/
├── apps/
│   ├── web/          # Guest-facing Astro site
│   ├── admin/        # Admin dashboard (React)
│   └── api/          # Hono API server
└── packages/
    ├── db/           # Drizzle ORM + PostgreSQL
    ├── schemas/      # Shared Zod schemas
    ├── types/        # TypeScript types
    ├── logger/       # Logging utilities
    └── utils/        # Shared utilities

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Astro for static pages, React for interactive features
• Routing: TanStack Router for type-safe navigation
• API: Hono for fast, lightweight endpoints
• Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM
• Validation: Zod for runtime type safety
• Styling: Tailwind CSS for modern, responsive design
• Build: TurboRepo for monorepo management
• Deployment: Vercel for edge performance

Current Status

Hospeda is in active development with over 1,900 commits. The core platform functionality is in place, with ongoing work on AI features and host tools.

Business Model

The platform will be monetized through a model that aligns with hosts’ success, different from the high commission rates of major platforms. Details will be announced closer to launch.

Vision

Create the go-to platform for tourism in Argentina’s Litoral region, one that actually serves the community rather than extracting from it.