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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!
May 2, 2022
Hospitality around the world is moving towards using digital messaging to increase guest satisfaction and team efficiency. Guests are rarely away from their smartphones, so the most effective way to communicate with them is through digital messaging channels like WhatsApp.
April 28, 2022
Onboarding for hospitality messaging tools can be a simple and efficient process—Kipsu's personalized approach helps ensure every team is ready to utilize the hotel texting service.
April 25, 2022
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 21, 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 18, 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 11, 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.
The ultimate goal is for your guests to download and use the app. Tens of millions of dollars have been spent on developing brand apps. Today, guests can manage nearly every aspect of their stays from the palm of their hand. However, the adoption of branded apps continues to present a consistent challenge for hotel brands. Use guest messaging as a vehicle for app downloads and Marriott loyalty.
April 7, 2022
Providing 24-hour support to customers is something that sets Kipsu apart as a digital messaging solution in hospitality. Learn about Jonny Overnight’s role in making sure our customer experience is top notch.
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