Kipsu was developed hand-in-hand with the world's leading service oriented brands. See why it works.
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.
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
Kipsu is excited to announce that we have been selected as a Preferred Vendor by IHG Hotels & Resorts for their family of 17 brands. In partnership with IHG, Kipsu is excited to help IHG’s entire portfolio of properties elevate their guest engagement and boost IHG’s guest satisfaction through digital messaging and texting.
April 12, 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
.png)
.png)
