Kipsu was developed hand-in-hand with the world's leading service oriented brands. See why it works.
Kipsu’s guest messaging has proved time and time again that it is an effective resource across Marriott properties for service recovery. Engagement between guests and staff, and keeping documentation of conversations, are very useful in rectifying bad experiences and preventing bad experiences in the future.
Service recovery is the process of addressing and resolving a customer issue in such a way that the customer leaves satisfied. While many hotels excel in this area, everyone can agree when it comes to handling potential guest complaints, it’s best to prevent the issues from happening at all. Here are 6 easy tips to deliver the heightened experience guests expect from your hotel, and prevent potential guest complaints.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly prevalent in our day-to-day lives, and it isn’t going away. When it comes to guest messaging, AI can be a great tool for hotels to leverage. Chatbots can also fall short in elements of exceptional customer service. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of using AI to message your guests.
June 24, 2024
Texting has been redefined as a crucial mode of communication between companies and their customers, marking a significant shift in business interaction especially in the hospitality industry. It has also become a way for hotels to differentiate themselves from competitors that are less tech-savvy. And the numbers speak for themselves: check out this infographic showcasing the importance of texting in today's hospitality industry.
June 18, 2024
A fast-growing addition in the hospitality industry, guest messaging digitally connects guests directly with hotel staff. Via text and other channels, guest messaging leads to higher overall ratings, more direct bookings, and increased staff efficiency.
June 13, 2024
Over the past few years, Kipsu has built strong relationships with our IHG partners, and we have seen how guest messaging has elevated the experience for both staff and guests. Some of the hotels have shared their praise for guest messaging at their property - let’s take a look at what they have to say about Kipsu!
May 13, 2024
With our recent partnership with Hilton, bringing Kipsu to all of their locations across all brands, many are already seeing the benefit of hotel texting within a few months. Victor Hernandez, Front Desk Supervisor at Embassy Suites Bethesda, sat down with us to share his experience with Kipsu. From engaging with extended-stay guests to keeping communication strong during renovations, the hotel has seen how Kipsu can meet the moment for each of their needs.
April 10, 2024
Homewood Suites Concord understands the importance of building strong connections with their guests. Being the newest property in the high-demand area just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Homewood Suites wants to establish a strong foundation with their service. “Being the only upscale extended stay property [in the area], we just seem to enjoy really high occupancy levels, it seems like all year long,” says Gen Steele, Guest Services Representative at Homewood Suites.
March 12, 2024
Guest service is arguably the most important part of the hospitality industry—ensuring guests have what they need and feel comfortable asking for it if they don’t. But now that texting is preferred over calling, hotels have to make sure they’re providing the right channels for open communication.With hospitality texting, guests can easily text in requests or questions, and hotels can even prompt guests to tell staff what they need with the mid-stay message. These status checks are a great tool to improve brand survey scores and boost your guest engagement. Let’s dive into the mid-stay check-in and ways you can implement it at your hotel.
February 26, 2024
What exactly is guest messaging, and why is it such a big deal? Well, think of it as your direct line to hotel guests, right at your fingertips. Instead of picking up the phone and waiting on hold or making a trip to the front desk, guests can simply shoot off a quick message through the hotel's messaging platform. Whether they need extra towels, want to book a dinner reservation, or have a question about local attractions, guest messaging has got you covered.But it's not just about convenience for guests; it's about supercharging hotel efficiency. Let's break it down.
February 12, 2024
At its core, messaging feedback allows guests to communicate their thoughts, concerns, and preferences in real-time, directly through their smartphones or tablets. Gone are the days of forgettable survey forms or waiting in line at the front desk to voice an opinion – with digital messaging, the power to shape a guest’s experience lies right at your fingertips.So, how exactly does messaging feedback work, and why is it so effective in enhancing customer satisfaction at resorts? Let’s take a look from the guest’s point of view.
This all-suites Hilton property uses Kipsu to influence SALT scores and build relationships between team members and guests.
February 3, 2020
It's the most wonderful time of the year for hotels to transform themselves in Winter Wonderlands. See how these hotel teams go to the North Pole and back to spread some Holiday cheer.
December 20, 2019
Millennials: They are the generation that popularized avocado toast, selfies, rosé, and setting “squad goals”. But joking aside, Millennials are a serious societal force to be reckoned with.
December 19, 2019
The Hotel Grinnell, with its old school roots and modern flair, is home-away-from-home for hundreds of students who can't make it home for the holidays.
November 21, 2019
A look inside our society's obsession with hauntings, paranormal activities, and all things spooky.
October 21, 2019
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