WhyHotel blurs the line between hospitality and home by offering newly built luxury vacant apartments to guests.

The combination of a turn-key, pop-up model with the familiarity of booking for a hotel has allowed the company to prosper in a such a short time.

It currently operates in Virginia and Washington.

Goals for 2020

"Looking ahead to 2020, WhyHotel is excited to continue the rapid growth and expansion that we have seen thus far.

"We anticipate launching 8 to 12 additional pop-up hotels in 2020, so WhyHotel expects to hire hundreds of individuals who will bring WhyHotel’s approachable brand and differentiated product to new cities across the country.

"In order to support all these initiatives, WhyHotel focused on building out the executive team in 2019, bringing on a diverse and experienced group to head up talent acquisition, marketing and brand, operations, and acquisitions and development. WhyHotel is excited to take on the challenges that a big growth year will bring!"

• Founded: 2017.
• Team size: 75.
• Funds raised: $15 million.
• Website: WhyHotel.

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