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.
October 11, 2018
Learn more about why people are drawn to glamping and where this new trend is going in the future.
September 24, 2018
The Mount Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites is known for being a leading property brand wide. Learn how Kipsu has impacted their guest service operations and helped land their team in the top 5% of all Comfort Inn properties!
September 10, 2018
Leaving fur babies behind while the rest of the family goes on vacation? Most pet parents say, “you’re barking mad!” and hotels are listening.
August 3, 2018
Two hospitality professionals and Kipsu Champions, Heather Strauss and April Storey, discuss their careers in hospitality and what drew them to the industry.
July 31, 2018
Hospitality is one of the industries answering the call to decrease their environmental footprint and support Green Initiatives.
Learn how Kipsu's partnership with the Crystal Cove Beach Resort has impacted the resort's communication and guest service on their stunning beachfront property.
July 20, 2018
Learn more about Kipsu's integration with Apple Business Chat Beta and the latest news on when this technology can be implemented for your team.
June 18, 2018
La Quinta Inn & Suites Hollister’s 94 rooms are usually filled with a mix of business, leisure, group, family, and walk-in guests. Uniting these travelers is a love of great service at a great price. Now, there are some challenges to delivering great service in limited service environments– teams are smaller, budgets are tighter, and there may not be a world-renowned shiatsu masseuse ready to work the tension out of busy travelers. But LQ Hollister proves that service means much more than some awesome amenities– it means actively listening to guest issues and taking steps to resolve them.
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