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Implementing new technology can be a tough decision for hoteliers. Will it provide a better experience or will it add more chaos? Guest messaging is becoming increasingly popular at hotels, and there are several reasons why. Not only does hotel texting benefit your team, it elevates your guest experience. There are several reasons why guest messaging is on the rise, so let’s look at these six benefits of guest messaging.
If you wow the business traveler during their stay, you have got yourself one of the most loyal guests that will keep coming back. So how do you make sure your hotel sets them up for success? Check out these ten tips to support your bleisure guests.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly prevalent in our day-to-day lives, and it isn’t going away. When it comes to guest messaging, AI can be a great tool for hotels to leverage. Chatbots can also fall short in elements of exceptional customer service. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of using AI to message your guests.
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.
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
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 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.