Hospitality

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. 

Sierra Thomsen

October 7, 2024

The 10 Best Ways To Respond to a Negative Review

How to recover and ensure it doesn't happen again

84% of Trip Advisor users agree that an appropriate management response to a bad review ‘improves my impression of the hotel.’” So take a look at these ten effective responses to negative reviews.

September 30, 2024

Increase Guest Satisfaction With These 5 Tips

Simple ways to make guests remember their stay

As travel returns to pre-pandemic numbers, guest expectations are growing right along with them. Explore how to increase guest satisfaction by leaving welcome notes, using hospitality messaging services, and going above and beyond.

September 30, 2024

Hospitality’s Recipe for Success: Essential Tips and Tactics to Boost Loyalty Sign-Ups

Increase loyalty program sign-ups with empowered teams.

Hotels are encouraged to boost loyalty program sign-ups at the property level, but this can be difficult when dealing with everyday operations. Learn how an empowered hospitality team can work together to drive sign ups and have some fun, too!

Sonja Swanson

September 18, 2024

5 Different Ways Kipsu’s Guest Messaging Drives Hotel Efficiency

Efficiency is a key factor in guest satisfaction. Here are five ways hotel texting increases your team’s efficiency.

For a hotel team, every minute counts. Efficient multitasking and prioritizing of guest requests, hotel tasks, and the deluge of other responsibilities associated with running a successful property means more time and energy can be dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience. Watch our video to learn how messaging can streamline operations and keep hotels running smoothly!

September 16, 2024

Make a Guest’s Day With a Written Note: FREE Hotel Message Templates

Welcome message templates to help make a first great impression for hotel guests

Leave a touch of personality welcoming guests or thanking them for their stay with these free hotel note and text message templates.

September 9, 2024

How Effective Teamwork Drives Success: Tips for Better Collaboration

Leveraging Hospitality Texting to Enhance Team Communication and Efficiency

In any position, it’s not only important to get the job done, but to have a good time while you’re at it. In times of short staffing and stressful travel numbers, hotel teams need a little boost to increase efficiency and morale—such as hospitality messaging.

Sonja Swanson

September 9, 2024

Meet the Moment: How IHG hotels use texting to create special moments for special occasions.

From anniversaries to birthdays, IHG properties use guest messaging to bring an unforgettable experience for guests celebrating their important day.

As IHG’s only preferred partner, Kipsu has been able to help IHG hotels make guests feel like VIPs on their special occasions. Take a look at these real conversations from our partners that show how front desk staff were able to meet the (special) moment for their guests.

Sonja Swanson

September 5, 2024

Kipsu brings success around the globe: Crowne Plaza Perth boosts loyalty recognition using hotel texting.

Discover how they were able to increase their scores in just 30 days.

The Crowne Plaza, Perth joined Kipsu, and just 30 days later they had improved their loyalty recognition score by more than 10%! We sat down with their Operations Manager, Kai Kenkal, to learn more about their success with guest messaging and how they were able to leverage this tool to boost loyalty recognition. See what Kai has to say about Kipsu!

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