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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.
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.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And for hotels, it’s the busiest time of the year!With the joy of the holidays comes a flurry of air travel and family trips across the country. In a competitive industry like hospitality, this is a great opportunity for the IHG brand to step up their guest service and stand out from the rest. Good thing we made you a list of ways that hotel guest messaging can help with this busy season and spread some holiday cheer along the way!
November 10, 2022
After studying abroad in high school, Sierra Thomsen realized her passion was meeting new people. Finding that the best way to do that was through the hospitality industry, she gained formative experience in hotels before becoming a customer partnership representative at Kipsu.
November 8, 2022
Chances are, a large portion of your guests are Marriott Bonvoy members. This loyalty program isn’t just a perk for guests, who get rewarded for each stay, but also a bonus for individual hotels who gain more direct bookings and loyal customers. Treat loyalty members with an added flair with this personalized language.
November 3, 2022
Tharaldson Hospitality Management is aiming for a goal to be the best in hospitality across their 82 hotels by using technologies like hotel guest messaging. A great example of this is the Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Tempe ASU Area, that used hotel texting to become the number one property out of 58 in Tempe, Arizona.
October 31, 2022
The sky's the limit for guest service at the DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside. Using hotel text messaging, staff is able to make sure guests have everything they need at this lakeside property.
October 28, 2022
As the world opens back up, some travelers still want (or need) to keep to themselves. Learn how to accommodate for the contactless traveler with hotel texting, customized housekeeping practices, and mobile key.
October 26, 2022
Hospitality loyalty programs are a win-win—guests get rewarded for each hotel stay, and hotel brands get more direct bookings and loyal customers. To ensure all Wyndham Rewards members feel special, use customized messaging for each loyalty tier!
October 24, 2022
From the Bellagio Las Vegas to hospitality texting in Minneapolis, Tony Trousdale has done it all in hospitality. His customer-first approach helped him thrive in arguably the most exciting endeavors in the hospitality industry and we’re so lucky he brought those guest-focused skills to Kipsu!
October 20, 2022
Text messaging for hospitality isn’t just for the Waldorf Astoria’s of the world! Messaging with guests creates a better experience for both hotel staff and guests, no matter the hotel tier.
Ensure each guest experience is special at every tier of the Hilton Honors Program with curated language and more insights into each guest demographic.
July 27, 2022
Communicating with guests before their stay via hotel texting has proven to increase direct bookings, as well as improve the overall guest experience. Channels such as Google Business Messages allow hotel teams to answer questions pre-arrival, book stays for repeat customers, and operate efficiently with lean teams.
July 26, 2022
Both hotel brands and guests can benefit greatly from loyalty programs, but only if guests know about them! Learn some valuable ways to promote hotel loyalty programs and their benefits through hospitality messaging and more.
July 18, 2022
To boost Bonvoy loyalty members and direct bookings through the Marriott Bonvoy app or website, hotel staff are encouraged to make sure guests are signing up for the membership. But how does one do that?From spreading the word in creative ways to letting guests know what they’re missing, there are tons of options—here are just a few.
Hotel texting not only benefits lean hospitality teams, but makes the guest experience memorable! Learn about a guest’s experience using hospitality texting at a partner location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
July 12, 2022