DayBlink GPO

What DayBlink GPO does

DayBlink GPO is a group purchasing organization (GPO) that aggregates demand from over 1,100 independent luxury hotels across 85 countries to negotiate enterprise-level contracts with 70+ supplier partners spanning distribution, technology, operations, sustainability, food and beverage, and guest services. Founded in 2020 as a subsidiary of Dayblink Ventures and headquartered in McLean, Virginia (Washington DC area), the company is positioned as the first and only GPO focused exclusively on the independent luxury hospitality segment, competing against vertically integrated chains by giving standalone properties access to collective buying power. DayBlink GPO negotiates chain-level distribution agreements with major B2B distributors such as Hotelbeds and WebBeds, addressing rate parity and OTA dependence pain points that disproportionately affect independent properties.

The company's product surface has evolved from manual contract brokering into a more digital offering through the DayBlink GPO Marketplace, powered by Folio, which provides a centralized procure-to-pay platform with AI-powered invoice processing, virtual card and ACH payments, and a managed marketplace for purchasing negotiated contracts. Member hotels access services at no cost and opt into specific agreements without obligation, while suppliers compensate DayBlink GPO for access to the hotel network, creating a marketplace-commission revenue model with no per-hotel fees. Hotel-side go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales via Business Development Managers with channel partnerships anchored by Leading Hotels of the World (400+ member hotels via the Leading Strategic Sourcing program) and Preferred Hotels & Resorts (600+ properties), supplemented by supplier-side referrals and industry events.

Operationally, the company runs a lean team of 11-50 employees across US offices (Washington DC and New York) and a European office in Amsterdam, led by Founder and CEO Michael Wong with VPs covering Procurement, Operations, and Technology, plus dedicated Directors for Distribution and Revenue Strategy and a General Counsel. The company is certified as a minority-owned business through USPAACC and NMSDC, which is relevant for supplier diversity programs at large hospitality buyers and partners. No external funding rounds are disclosed, and revenue figures are not publicly available.

Name

DayBlink GPO

Legal name

Dayblink GPO LLC

Website

https://dayblinkgpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DayBlink GPO is a group purchasing organization serving 1,100+ independent luxury hotels across 85 countries, negotiating enterprise supplier contracts and earning revenue through supplier commissions on a complimentary hotel membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Procurement Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

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Spend Analytics & Reporting Support

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Procurement & Purchasing Support (P2P, Vendor Admin)

SECONDARYTHACAGAB

Corporate Negotiated Rate Programs (LNRs)

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Corporate Lodging Programs & Hotel Sourcing

SECONDARYTHACADAI

Supplier Spend Management & Sourcing Analytics (Air/Hotel/Ground)

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Expense Management & Travel Spend Analytics

Keywords

• Hospitality procurement services
• Group purchasing organization
• Luxury hotel sourcing
• Hotel supplier contracts
• Hospitality buying consortium

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Supplier Partner Fees: DayBlink GPO passes zero costs to hotel members and generates revenue exclusively from supplier partners. Suppliers pay to be part of the GPO network, gaining access to over 1,100 luxury hotels. This commission-based model allows the company to offer complimentary membership to hotels while monetizing through the supplier ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DayBlink GPO operates as a group purchasing organization that aggregates demand from over 1,100 independent luxury hotels to negotiate competitively priced contracts with hundreds of suppliers across distribution, technology, operations, sustainability, food and beverage, and guest experience categories. Services are provided at no cost to hotel members, with revenue generated exclusively from supplier partners. The company also delivers the Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) program in partnership with Leading Hotels of the World and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and a digital marketplace powered by Folio.

Product overview

DayBlink GPO operates as a group purchasing organization (GPO) for the luxury hospitality sector, combining strategic sourcing, procurement, and delivery coordination into a single service offering. The core product is the GPO sourcing platform, which aggregates demand from over 1,100 independent luxury hotels to negotiate group contracts with hundreds of supplier partners across 17+ spend categories. The DayBlink GPO marketplace, powered by Folio, provides a digital interface for members to access and purchase these contracts, featuring AI-powered invoice processing and payment automation. The strategic supplier network, encompassing 70+ preferred partners, covers distribution, IT systems, sustainability, food & beverage, financial services, and guest operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DayBlink GPO Sourcing & Procurement Services Group purchasing organization service that leverages collective purchasing power of 1,100+ luxury hotels to negotiate competitively priced contracts with hundreds of suppliers across distribution, technology, operations, sustainability, and guest experience categories. Provided at no cost to hotel members.
• Strategic Supplier Network A curated network of 70+ preferred strategic supplier partners across hospitality spend categories including distribution, housekeeping, insurance, IT systems, financial solutions, sustainability, food and beverage, and guest services, providing hotels access to big-brand and high-quality suppliers.
• Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) Program Strategic group purchasing program operated in partnership with Leading Hotels of the World (400+ hotels) and Preferred Hotels & Resorts (600+ hotels) that delivers chain-level distribution and supplier agreements, including preferred terms with Hotelbeds and WebBeds, to provide rate flexibility, rate parity protection, and reduced OTA dependence for participating luxury independent hotels.
• DayBlink GPO Marketplace (powered by Folio) Digital procurement marketplace powered by Folio, enabling DayBlink GPO members to purchase negotiated contracts through a centralized, managed marketplace featuring AI-powered invoice processing (Folio Bills) and virtual card/ACH payment capabilities (Folio Pay).

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% savings on first contract for The Hay-Adams hotel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ROHcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2025ROH was selected as a preferred payments platform provider for The Leading Hotels of the World through the LSS program. ROH provides intelligent, automated financial operations for hotels including payments, reconciliation, and revenue management. Already in use at five LHW properties, ROH enables hotel teams to replace manual processes with automated workflows.
• Factor FiftysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2025Factor Fifty provides world-class video production, photography, and content creation services to DayBlink GPO members. The partnership enables hoteliers to access creative production services on a collective purchasing scale, maximizing value while retaining individuality of each property.
• Preferred Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Strategic partnership to support Preferred Hotels & Resorts' 600+ member properties in gaining greater control over distribution ecosystem and reducing reliance on higher-cost channels. Phase one introduces chain-level agreements with Hotelbeds and WebBeds unlocking equitable terms for participating hotels.
• SojernsupportingTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2025Sojern provides AI and real-time data to increase direct bookings through targeted digital marketing. Part of LSS program expansion in CRM and guest intelligence category.
• DailypointsupportingTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2025Dailypoint offers centralized data management (CRM), AI-powered guest profiling, marketing automation, and reputation tracking. Part of LSS program expansion.
• HVS Executive SearchsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025HVS Executive Search provides global hospitality recruitment with deep expertise in C-level placements and leadership advisory services. Part of LSS program expansion in executive search.
• OpenTablesupportingTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2025OpenTable powers reservations, experiences, payments, guest insights and operations for hotel restaurants. Part of LSS program hotel technology expansion.
• Canary TechnologiessupportingTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2025Canary Technologies elevates guest experience with Guest Messaging, Dynamic Upsells, Digital Tipping, AI Voice, AI Webchat, and Tablet Registration. Part of LSS program.
• Winnow SolutionssupportingTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2025Winnow uses AI technology to monitor and reduce food waste in hotel kitchens, supporting both cost reduction and sustainability objectives. Part of LSS program.
• Renard InternationalsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025Renard International provides global talent acquisition for key roles in operations, culinary, sales, and management. Part of LSS program executive search expansion.
• HoscosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025Hosco is a hospitality job multi-distribution tool sharing vacancies across 500+ global hospitality partners. Part of LSS program for talent acquisition support.
• FoliocoreTechnology or Integration · 24 July 2025Strategic partnership to simplify purchasing across hotel operations with Folio as the preferred marketplace for purchasing DayBlink GPO contracts. Folio provides a modern financial operations platform including Folio Buy marketplace, AI-powered invoice processing, and streamlined payments.
• EnvoysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2025Envoy became a Certified National Vendor for DayBlink GPO, providing electric car-sharing services to member hotels. Envoy's on-site EV fleet enhances guest experiences and aligns with DayBlink GPO's sustainability initiatives. Already implemented at ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki and Halekulani in Hawaii.
• HRS Hospitality & Retail SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 January 2025HRS selected as preferred provider of OPERA PMS, Simphony POS, and TYNGO solutions for Leading Hotels of the World through the LSS program. 70 LHW properties already using HRS solutions with expansion to broader portfolio.
• Clock PMS+coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Clock PMS+ provides cloud-based hotel software solution with guest-facing features and automation suited for luxury segment. Part of LSS program powered by DayBlink GPO.
• MewscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Mews Hospitality Cloud is a cloud-first, next-generation PMS serving properties from small independents to large groups. Over 2,800 properties across 62 countries use Mews. Part of LSS program.
• protelcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025protel is a hotel PMS and platform pioneer with over 14,000 hotel customers in 90+ countries. Features a groundbreaking app store with 1,100+ trusted vendor technologies. Part of LSS program.
• Leading Hotels of the WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHW partnered with DayBlink GPO to create the Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) program for 400+ member hotels. DayBlink GPO spearheads the program which provides strategic group purchasing across key operational categories.
• HotelbedscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotelbeds is one of the world's leading B2B travel distributors. DayBlink GPO negotiates chain-level distribution agreements with Hotelbeds on behalf of member hotels, providing preferential commercial terms and rate parity protection.
• WebBedscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWebBeds is a leading B2B travel distributor. DayBlink GPO negotiates chain-level distribution agreements with WebBeds for member hotels, providing rate flexibility and control essential to maintaining brand integrity.
• IDeaSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIDeaS provides revenue management solutions for hotels. Listed as a partner/supplier within the DayBlink GPO network.
• ALICEsupportingTechnology or IntegrationALICE provides hotel operations and guest experience technology. Listed as a partner/supplier within the DayBlink GPO network.
• PressReadersupportingTechnology or IntegrationPressReader provides digital content and publication access for hotels. Listed as a partner/supplier within the DayBlink GPO network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Operations Group (HOG): Hospitality procurement and operations services provider focused on independent hotels and small chains. Comparable to DayBlink GPO through its similar target market of independent luxury properties and negotiated supplier contracting model.
• Avendra: North America's largest hospitality procurement services organization, providing group purchasing and supplier negotiation to hotels and restaurants. Directly comparable to DayBlink GPO as a hospitality-focused GPO aggregating purchasing volume across independent and branded hotel properties.
• Hotel Purchasing Group (HPG): A specialized GPO serving the hospitality industry with negotiated supplier contracts across operations, FF&E, and consumables. Directly comparable to DayBlink GPO as a hotel-focused purchasing consortium serving independent and boutique properties.
• WorldProcure: Procurement services organization providing negotiated supplier contracts across hospitality spend categories. Comparable to DayBlink GPO as a niche GPO targeting independent hotels and hospitality operators with collective buying power.

Others

• Hotelbeds: World's leading B2B travel distributor providing accommodation and ancillary services to travel buyers. DayBlink GPO negotiates chain-level distribution agreements with Hotelbeds on behalf of member hotels, making it a core channel partner rather than a direct procurement competitor.
• Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Largest independent hotel brand and marketing consortium with 600+ member properties globally. DayBlink GPO is a strategic supplier partner to PHR for procurement services; comparison-relevant as a channel partner and ecosystem participant rather than a procurement competitor.
• HVS International: Global hospitality consulting and advisory firm offering procurement advisory, executive search, and operational benchmarking. Comparable to DayBlink GPO as an adjacent hospitality services provider; notably HVS Executive Search is already a DayBlink supplier partner.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company with extensive procurement capabilities serving hospitality, corporate, and institutional clients. Comparable through its scale-based supplier negotiation model, though it spans a broader service portfolio beyond pure GPO.
• Aramark: Global provider of food, facilities, and uniform services with significant procurement scale across hospitality and institutional clients. Comparable as a large incumbent leveraging supplier relationships for cost savings, though the company spans a much broader services portfolio.
• Foodbuy (Compass Group): A major procurement organization operating within Compass Group, serving foodservice and hospitality clients with negotiated supply contracts. Comparable to DayBlink in GPO mechanics, but operates at much larger scale across broader hospitality categories including food and beverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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