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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.
August 15, 2023
Hotels can make or break a vacation experience, and the quality of service is often the deciding factor. From the moment guests arrive, they expect a high level of attention and care. That's why hotels are turning to guest messaging to provide the personalized and attentive service that modern travelers crave. So how does guest messaging impact key metrics in Guest Love survey scores? Let’s take a closer look.
July 25, 2023
When it comes to the hospitality industry, ensuring an inclusive experience for all guests is crucial. This holds especially true for hotel staff and guests with disabilities. As we wrap up Disability Pride Month, let’s explore the best practices that hotels can implement to create an environment that is accessible, accommodating, and welcoming for everyone.
July 24, 2023
Creating a unified Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) across multiple hotel brands allows you to streamline training employees, incident prevention, and recovery. Here are 3 ways to create a unified SOP for management companies.
July 11, 2023
You shouldn’t aim to have service recovery failures, but they can be small blessings in disguise for your business. Mistakes have the power to leave the best impressions if service recovery is prompt, effective, and genuine. Set your staff up for success by investing in the tools they need to recover an experience swiftly.
June 28, 2023
Cultivating a positive work culture consists of many elements. This includes supportive leadership, friendly coworkers, well-maintained facilities, and well-structured workflow—among other things. Kipsu’s features organically and holistically create a domino effect for all aspects of your property — helping you cultivate well-rounded success in every area.
June 9, 2023
A bad review is a bad look for your property—and a lot of them are easily preventable, let's take a look at how with a few simple steps, guest messaging can help you avoid them.
April 24, 2023
SynergyMMS is one of the best task managers in hospitality. Kipsu's integration allows for hotel staff to loop in their guest requests without ever having to leave the Kipsu dashboard.
April 17, 2023
Kipsu is helping hundreds of IHG hotels in over 10 countries work smarter instead of harder. Here's how the last year of partnership has allowed Kipsu to support IHG hotels worldwide.
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