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Oftentimes, the hustle and bustle of a hotel means that maintenance staff is constantly on the go - scrambling to make repairs and fulfill maintenance requests. Sometimes, they’re receiving their requests on post-it notes, or walking the hotel with walkie-talkies - and there’s no way to truly keep track of everything on their plate. Maintenance and ticketing systems offer properties and owners a more trackable, visible process, with three large benefits.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And for hotels, it’s the busiest time of the year!With the joy of the holidays comes a flurry of air travel and family trips across the country. In a competitive industry like hospitality, this is a great opportunity for the IHG brand to step up their guest service and stand out from the rest. Good thing we made you a list of ways that hotel guest messaging can help with this busy season and spread some holiday cheer along the way!
For a hotel team, every minute counts. Efficient multitasking and prioritizing of guest requests, hotel tasks, and the deluge of other responsibilities associated with running a successful property means more time and energy can be dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience. Watch our video to learn how messaging can streamline operations and keep hotels running smoothly!
October 1, 2021
As the world returns to normalcy, guest messaging is one hospitality trend that guests have come to expect. Hotel brands are utilizing messaging as a powerful tool to drive loyalty, satisfaction, and brand app downloads.
September 24, 2021
Lean hotel teams and high demand in travel–that doesn't usually mix well. As we worked with thousands of hotels across the world of various sizes before, during, and after the pandemic, one thing became clear: guests still expect the same level of service.
September 17, 2021
Make “express checkout” even more express with guest messaging. With more hotels embracing digital messaging and more guests expecting it, express check-out through messaging gives guests the power to leave early and hotels a chance to turn over rooms even faster.
September 1, 2021
Summer 2021 was a blockbuster season for the hospitality sector, yet business travel is still nonexistent. Will business travel return to 2019 levels? If so, when?
August 31, 2021
The path to “normal” from pre-pandemic operations seems just around the corner or eons away, depending on who you ask. Throughout 2020 and 2021, we’ve had the privilege of supporting more than 3,000 hospitality partners as their playbooks were upended. Here are the top five use cases our partners have turned to messaging with:
August 16, 2021
As we understand and settle into our post-pandemic “new normal,” US hotel occupancy is (finally) on the rise again. As leisure and business travelers return to the skies, their expectations of service accessibility reflect the pandemic era’s digitalization. Guests and consumers assume they will be able to engage with service teams through messaging to place F&B orders, coordinate housekeeping, and manage every aspect of their stays.
June 23, 2021
For a hotel team, every minute counts. Efficient multitasking and prioritizing of guest requests, hotel tasks, and the deluge of other responsibilities associated with running a successful property means the more time and energy that can be dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience. Take a look at how messaging can streamline operations and keep operations running smoothly!
February 3, 2020
This all-suites Hilton property uses Kipsu to influence SALT scores and build relationships between team members and guests.
Using WhatsApp as a hospitality messaging solution is elevating an already luxury experience for guests at the Shangri-La Al Husn and Shangri-La Bar Al Jissah in Oman.
April 25, 2022
With travel numbers nearing pre-pandemic levels and high turnover in the industry, onboarding is as important—and potentially stressful—as ever. Good thing there are ways to outline a process and streamline it with tools like digital messaging platforms!
April 21, 2022
Digital messaging in hospitality can help bridge language gaps, increase efficiency for lean hotel teams, and create a more accessible channel for effective communication. Learn how to use WhatsApp to increase guest satisfaction at hotels worldwide.
April 18, 2022
Texting is a popular messaging channel, but only in the U.S. Learn why hotels should be using other digital messaging channels in hospitality like WhatsApp to reach international guests, help bridge language barriers, and create a memorable experience.
April 11, 2022
The ultimate goal is for your guests to download and use the app. Tens of millions of dollars have been spent on developing brand apps. Today, guests can manage nearly every aspect of their stays from the palm of their hand. However, the adoption of branded apps continues to present a consistent challenge for hotel brands. Use guest messaging as a vehicle for app downloads and Marriott loyalty.