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.
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