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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.
November 13, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been taking over the tech industry, and while we may not think of the hospitality industry as tech-forward, AI is definitely becoming a part of a front desk agent or GM’s workflow. Take a look at how AI-suggested replies can help boost your guest messaging experience.
November 3, 2023
Although hotels employ different measures to assess guest satisfaction, the intent-to-recommend score (ITR) stands as the benchmark of excellence in the hospitality industry. It serves as the litmus test that separates the best from the rest. There are several factors that can impact your property’s ITR scores, and guest messaging can be the tool you need to improve those elements at your hotel. Here are five ways guest messaging can help boost guest recommendation scores.
November 1, 2023
When evaluating your hotel’s overall performance, intent-to-recommend (ITR) is a great KPI. It can imply whether or not the guests will come back to stay again, if they will bring in new guests, or if their experience throughout the stay was exceptional. There are several factors that can impact your property’s ITR scores, and guest messaging can be the tool you need to improve those elements at your hotel. Here are five ways guest messaging can help boost guest recommendation scores.
October 30, 2023
“If you aren’t striving to get to that next level, what are you doing?” That’s what Kyle Eiermann, Regional General Manager of A&S Hospitality Management, recently expressed. Kyle Manages to IHG properties in Nashville, wanting to push them to the top by enhancing the guest experience.
October 24, 2023
In the hospitality industry, hotel managers continue to see labor shortages as one of their top issues. Short-staffed hotels face unique challenges in providing exceptional customer service while efficiently handling guest requests and inquiries. However, with the advent of guest messaging platforms, these hotels now have access to a game-changing solution that can help them overcome staffing limitations and deliver a superior guest experience.
October 17, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the hot topic of 2023, and it’s no different for the hospitality industry. AI offers plenty of opportunities to help revolutionize how operations are conducted at hotels. With guest messaging, AI offers the ability to auto-generate replies to common questions from your guests, saving your front desk time while keeping communication and service consistent. Let’s take a look at some guest questions and what the AI-suggested replies could look like.
October 16, 2023
Para fomentar las inscripciones a Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty y las reservas directas a través de la aplicación o el sitio web de Accor, se recomienda al personal del hotel que se encargue de asegurarse de que los huéspedes se inscriban en el programa. ¿Pero cómo se hace eso? Hay miles de opciones, desde hacer que se sepa de forma creativa hasta informar a los invitados de lo que se están perdiendo:
October 10, 2023
The hospitality industry knows the importance of good reviews - and at Kipsu, we’re no different. Recently, we had a chance to sit down with a few of our IHG partners, sharing how they use Kipsu every day to deliver top-notch service at their properties. From seamless integrations to boosting customer satisfaction, Emma, Tara, and Heather explain why Kipsu has been beneficial to their property.
Hotel tech is becoming an integral part of the industry—from guest messaging to efficient integrations with PMS, learn about the industry’s must-have for IHG Hotels and Resorts worldwide.
June 1, 2022
From salt collector conferences to karate competitions, the Crowne Plaza Suites Providence-Warwick Airport has the event space for any group. Learn how they keep it all straight with hospitality guest messaging.
May 23, 2022
The bleisure phenomenon that combines business and leisure travel is taking over the hospitality industry. Learn how hotels can keep up and use tools like digital messaging to make guest experiences better than ever.
May 19, 2022
Digital Assets allows you to create a library of helpful information to easily share with guests within Kipsu. This feature can save your team time and effort while providing valuable advice and particulars to guests, conveniently at their fingertips.
May 18, 2022
Texting for hotels has proven an improved guest experience, but it’s not the only channel available. Top hospitality messaging services like Kipsu provide a way to communicate with guests on all of their preferred channels, from social media to WhatsApp.
May 16, 2022