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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.
October 21, 2019
A look inside our society's obsession with hauntings, paranormal activities, and all things spooky.
October 15, 2019
Life moves fast in the “City of Presidents.” Learn how this Cambria team used digital messaging to keep up with its on-the-go guests.
October 4, 2019
Two of Kipsu's customer partners, the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown and the Hilton Minneapolis, played a role in hosting the previous two Super Bowls.
September 12, 2019
Explore ways to meet and exceed the high expectations of modern business travelers.
August 30, 2019
Located in the "Home Furnishings Capital of the World," the Courtyard High Point serves families and business travelers. After their first month, this property became one of Kipsu's most active users. By integrating guest messaging into their operations, their staff now feel closer to their guests. Read how Courtyard High Point is leveraging Kipsu to best serve their staff and guests.
Learn how this Wyndham property ditched welcome phone calls for text messages to boost guest satisfaction.
June 20, 2019
General Manager, Vincent Singletary, shares his story on what drew him to the hospitality industry and tips on how to be a successful General Manager.
May 28, 2019
The Reservations Manager and Director of Operations at the Hilton Sydney highlight how they value creating meaningful relationships with their guests and providing top-notch customer service.
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