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2026 is shaping up to demand hoteliers to refocus their operations in the new year. From a growing divide between the luxury and economy segments, to unprecedented decreases in international tourism to the United States, the state of the hospitality industry requires new and creative ways to meet the moment for travelers.
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 Marriott 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 many families, the holidays are a time for togetherness: Thanksgiving dinners around the table, Christmas mornings in matching pajamas, and New Year’s countdowns with loved ones. And for some families, these moments start with travel. This is a golden opportunity to create experiences that not only ease the stress of family travel, but also sprinkle in a little holiday magic. Here are 10 ways hotels can deliver festive, family-centered hospitality during the holiday travel season.
May 2, 2022
Hospitality around the world is moving towards using digital messaging to increase guest satisfaction and team efficiency. Guests are rarely away from their smartphones, so the most effective way to communicate with them is through digital messaging channels like WhatsApp.
April 25, 2022
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 21, 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 18, 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 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.
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.
March 7, 2022
Guest messaging in hospitality is on the rise, but there’s a lot to consider on the international scale. From regulatory compliance to 24-hour support, a lot of factors go into providing global messaging in hospitality.
February 22, 2022
To organize the biggest cost driver in the hospitality industry, many hotel teams are turning to guest messaging for more efficient housekeeping processes.
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September 12, 2019
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June 20, 2019
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