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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!
February 4, 2022
The hospitality industry was forever changed by COVID-19. Digital messaging is just one way it’s adapting to new technologies, rising customer expectations, and understaffed teams.
October 8, 2021
With more and more hotel options available, guests are turning to their peers for insights and recommendations. This makes understanding how review sites like TripAdvisor work even more critical so you can know how to stand out.
October 1, 2021
As the world returns to normalcy, guest messaging is one hospitality trend that guests have come to expect. Hotel brands are utilizing messaging as a powerful tool to drive loyalty, satisfaction, and brand app downloads.
September 24, 2021
Lean hotel teams and high demand in travel–that doesn't usually mix well. As we worked with thousands of hotels across the world of various sizes before, during, and after the pandemic, one thing became clear: guests still expect the same level of service.
September 17, 2021
Make “express checkout” even more express with guest messaging. With more hotels embracing digital messaging and more guests expecting it, express check-out through messaging gives guests the power to leave early and hotels a chance to turn over rooms even faster.
September 9, 2021
Get to know the operations manager at the Hampton Inn Santa Clarita, Nate Jones! From a night auditor to the operations manager, Nate explains how he relies on his past work experience at Santa Clarita to create a friendly and inviting environment through digital messaging.
August 31, 2021
The path to “normal” from pre-pandemic operations seems just around the corner or eons away, depending on who you ask. Throughout 2020 and 2021, we’ve had the privilege of supporting more than 3,000 hospitality partners as their playbooks were upended. Here are the top five use cases our partners have turned to messaging with:
August 16, 2021
As we understand and settle into our post-pandemic “new normal,” US hotel occupancy is (finally) on the rise again. As leisure and business travelers return to the skies, their expectations of service accessibility reflect the pandemic era’s digitalization. Guests and consumers assume they will be able to engage with service teams through messaging to place F&B orders, coordinate housekeeping, and manage every aspect of their stays.
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