Hospitality DAO Launch Tutorial: Your Complete Guide

Token holders benefit through multiple mechanisms: 1) Direct revenue sharing where a percentage of profits are distributed to token holders, 2) Trading rewards where 0.30% of all trades are distributed proportionally to holders, 3) Utility benefits like booking discounts, room upgrades, or exclusive access, and 4) Token appreciation as the hospitality business grows. The Spawned.com platform automatically handles the 0.30% trading rewards distribution, while other benefits are programmed into your token's smart contracts.

Yes, the AI website builder allows integration with popular booking systems through APIs. You can connect to platforms like Resy, OpenTable, Booking.com, or custom Property Management Systems. Token holders can receive discount codes or special rates that are automatically applied. The website can display real-time availability and allow token-gated bookings where certain rooms or time slots are reserved for token holders meeting specific holding requirements.

Hospitality tokens differ from loyalty points in key ways: 1) Tokens are transferable and can be traded on exchanges, while points are usually locked to one account, 2) Tokens represent governance rights and ownership stakes, while points are just rewards currency, 3) Token value can appreciate based on business performance, while points typically have fixed value, and 4) Tokens use blockchain for transparent distribution and verification, while points rely on private databases. Tokens create true community ownership rather than just customer rewards.

The 0.30% fees become meaningful at relatively modest volumes. For example: $10,000 daily volume generates $30/day for creators and $30/day for holders ($21,900/year total). $50,000 daily volume generates $150/day each ($109,500/year). $100,000 daily volume generates $300/day each ($219,000/year). Even a small boutique hotel with 20 rooms at $200/night generates $4,000 daily revenue—token trading volume often exceeds actual business revenue in active communities.

Yes, you can structure tokens for multiple properties in several ways: 1) Single token representing ownership across all properties, 2) Separate tokens for each property with a master governance token, or 3) Fractionalized tokens for individual rooms or spaces. The Spawned.com platform supports all these models. Many hospitality groups start with one flagship property token, then expand using the same token for additional properties or create sibling tokens for different locations.

Hospitality DAO governance typically includes: 1) Operational decisions (menu changes, decor updates) requiring lower token thresholds, 2) Strategic decisions (new locations, major renovations) requiring higher thresholds, 3) Financial decisions (profit distribution, pricing) requiring majority approval. The website builder includes governance tools for creating proposals, voting periods, and result implementation. Many DAOs start with lighter governance for day-to-day operations while retaining professional management for critical functions.

If the underlying business fails, token holders still retain: 1) Trading value based on community perception and potential revival, 2) Ownership of any remaining assets (property, equipment, brand), 3) Governance rights to decide on asset liquidation or business sale, and 4) Potential tax benefits from capital losses. The blockchain nature means tokens continue existing and can represent claims on remaining assets. Many hospitality DAOs include contingency plans in their governance documents for orderly wind-down procedures.