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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.

October 17, 2022

WFH: Work From Home or Work From Hotel?

How hotels are doubling as remote work spaces

A rising trend in just about every industry is remote work. As travelers continue to blend business and leisure (there’s even a word for this: “bleisure”), they’re looking for accommodations that can fit all of their needs. Your hotel can adapt to this hospitality trend by providing secure Wi-Fi, common areas for working, and more.

October 10, 2022

Bringing Hospitality Experience to the Table – Part 2: Keelie Swafford

Hospitality is a unique industry—from working long hours to meeting people from all over the world, every day is different. That’s why it’s so wonderful to have hotel team experts on the Kipsu team like Keelie Swafford!

October 6, 2022

Has Hotel Texting Helped the Hospitality Industry Bounce Back?

Travel numbers are still on the rise and getting back to pre-pandemic levels, but hotel staffing isn’t. How is the hospitality industry keeping up with the demand? Tools like hotel text messaging systems have been helping increase efficiency, boost guest satisfaction, and provide contactless communication for cautious guests.

September 29, 2022

Kipsu Is Off to the Races

All about our unique partnership with Byrd Racing

Kipsu isn’t just a hotel text messaging service — it’s also a sponsor of Byrd Racing! Starting as a partnership with a hotel management company to Circuit of the Americas in Austin to attend a race, it’s been quite the exciting journey.

September 27, 2022

Bringing Hospitality Experience to the Table Part 1: Nick Mathewson

From Bloomington, Minnesota, to the famous Fairmont in San Francisco, and back again, Nick Mathewson has spent the majority of his career in the hospitality industry. Now, he’s taking those people skills and love for learning to a position in customer success with Kipsu!

September 20, 2022

Better Together: How Kipsu + Quore Streamline Operations

Nowadays, there are a lot of hotel technologies that are increasing efficiencies on their own—but some work even better together. The Kipsu + Quore integration is a great example of seamlessly combining processes to better serve guests—hotel teams can submit requests and communicate the status to guests, all through one dashboard.

September 15, 2022

Every Day Is Different at the Westin Jekyll Island

From guest requests to saving the wedding day, hotel texting helps this Marriott team do it all

It’s busy year-round at the Westin Jekyll Island with outdoor activities, weddings, and conferences. To make sure all guests are taken care of, the team uses hospitality texting for communication throughout the day that doesn’t disrupt the flow of either party.

September 8, 2022

Navigating the Hospitality Budget Season

How to effectively budget so your hotel can stay competitive and efficient

As hotel staffing continues to be slim and travel numbers continue to soar, there couldn’t really be a worse time for budget season. But by evaluating a hotel tech stack, implementing efficient technology such as hotel messaging, and working together, hospitality teams can create flexible budgets to prepare them for uncertainty.