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Property Management System Integrations: IHG sees benefits of using a PMS connector with guest messaging technology

One of the many drawbacks to introducing new technology to your property is the additional work it may put on your hotel staff. That’s where a connector comes into play. A connector is a one-way integration, passing guest data from your PMS to guest messaging software. Kipsu uses connectors to seamlessly integrate with IHG PMS software like HotelKey, Opera Cloud, and Hapi. There are several reasons why it’s helpful to have a connector integrate between the two systems, so let's take a look at some of the key benefits.

3 benefits of using maintenance and ticketing systems in your hotel

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.

Guest messaging’s ROI: why IHG hotels are adding Kipsu to their 2025 budget

It’s that time of year where everyone is looking at budgets for the next year and deciding what is worth keeping, leaving, or adding to the budget. As hotels and management companies continue to find ways to increase efficiency and reduce fines and comped rooms, many are evaluating their tech stack. As IHG’s only preferred partner for guest messaging, Kipsu is the tech tool your hotel needs to boost One Rewards Loyalty recognition, loyalty signups, and GuestLove scores. Here are just a few ways Kipsu can help your hotel realize ROI across the property.

Lucianne Colon

April 10, 2023

Improving the Experience: For Both You and Your Guests

Hotel tech is changing the hospitality landscape. Here’s what people are saying about it.

Tech integration is elevating the guest experience for hotels all around the world. Features like guest messaging are making it easy for front desk to get ahead of the problem before it's a review.

Lucianne Colon

March 28, 2023

5 Easy Ways To Boost Your Guest Loyalty Scores

Recognition feels good: Here’s how to organically apply loyalty recognition to your guests’ experience.

From welcome messages to check out reminders, there's no shortage of ways to use loyalty recognition to improve loyalty scores. Here's our easiest tips to implement to start boosting your scores and keep growing your business.

January 27, 2023

Working the magic behind the guest experience

How the team at Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort keeps things running smoothly with hotel guest messaging

At the Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort, there’s a lot going on—horseback riding, golf, and beaches for guests to enjoy, and new renovations happening for all the hotel rooms. To keep things running smoothly, Hotel Operations Manager Ashley Ann Rosa uses hotel guest messaging to check in on guests, deliver room service, and more.

January 24, 2023

Guest Messaging for Management

The value of hospitality texting for hotel portfolios

Hotel guest messaging isn’t just for individual properties. With internal communication capabilities, reporting built in, and integrations for the most common PMS systems, top hotel texting services are an asset to management companies as well.

January 19, 2023

The tech takeover of the hotel industry

How technology is transforming hospitality for the better

While many travelers are still adjusting to the technological advancements in the hospitality industry, there’s no doubt that hotel technology has made each and every stay smoother for both guests and staff.

January 13, 2023

How To Boost Brand Loyalty: Luxury Edition

Ways to solidify your luxury brands and build out a loyal customer base

Loyal customers come back, so it’s important to build a brand and a level of service that resonates with guests. At luxury brands, going the extra mile and providing stellar service is key to boosting brand loyalty.

January 9, 2023

Branded or Independent?

What to consider when acquiring your next hotel property

When expanding your portfolio, there’s a lot to think about: location, size of the property, tier, etc. One of the most important distinctions is if it’s a branded property or an independent hotel—with both come pros and cons, so we’ve laid the groundwork for you.

January 5, 2023

Optimize the Off-Season With Hotel Guest Messaging

How to keep bookings steady and enhance the guest experience this winter season

While January through March can be slow travel months, there are still ways to drive bookings and impress guests. Entice people to travel with exciting offerings, stellar guest experiences, and open communication via hotel texting.