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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.
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 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.
December 27, 2022
At the family-owned Nofar Hotel Group, the focus is on the employee. Dedicated to the growth and development of each and every team member, this Midwest hospitality portfolio is using hotel guest messaging to ensure both the guest and staff experience is above and beyond.
December 20, 2022
This season, we’re spreading some holiday cheer by sharing how Kipsu partners decorate their properties and make every guest’s stay festive. From gingerbread houses to hot cocoa bars, we truly have some amazing partners!
December 19, 2022
Whether it’s due to the price of gas, or travelers found a new love for their home cities during the pandemic, more and more U.S. travelers are staying home this year—and making a vacation out of it. Make sure every guest’s trip is special, even if they’re just steps away from home.
December 12, 2022
Equip staff working during the busy holiday season and add some festive cheer by using hotel guest messaging! With increased efficiency and the ability to personalize communication, both staff and guests will be happy this holiday season.
December 7, 2022
In an industry that’s always changing, it’s important to stay up to date with trends to keep guests happy. Make sure your guest experience stands out with tools like digital messaging for hospitality.
November 28, 2022
Nowadays, as people are now used to traveling less after a year or two of the industry stalling, they’re coming back with some guilt about the environmental responsibility of their travel. Make these guests at ease by following sustainable practices and utilizing hospitality messaging to ensure they’re aware of your efforts.
November 17, 2022
With increased travel and decreased sympathy for lean teams, hotel staff needs to get creative to provide the same great experience. With tools like hospitality messaging, fewer team members can manage multiple touchpoints throughout the stay and quickly resolve guest requests, maintaining that personalized experience without overworking staff.
November 15, 2022
Nowadays, everyone has a smartphone and prefers texting over calling—which means guests may not report something that’s wrong with their hotel room if they have to call or go to the front desk. With hotel texting, capture feedback instantly and fix issues that come up before they become bad reviews.
Make guests feel special at every tier of the IHG One Rewards Program with curated language and more insights into each guest demographic.
July 5, 2022
Using tools like guest messaging for hospitality can help boost team members’ confidence with tools like quick replies, archives of past conversations, and features that hand off guest conversations to other team members.
June 29, 2022
One of the most important factors of travel for both investors and consumers is the environment. Learn how the industry is becoming more sustainability-focused and how hotels can follow suit.
June 27, 2022
There are lots of ways to make a hotel stay memorable—from simply smiling to going above and beyond, here are 10 ways to increase guest satisfaction scores and make sure they’re going to remember their stay.
June 23, 2022
Tracking key metrics is important in any industry to measure success in terms of revenue, guest satisfaction, and profitability. Adding tools like hotel texting services that integrate with other technologies such as PMS systems can help increase direct booking, guest satisfaction, and in turn, overall revenue.
June 21, 2022