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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 3, 2023
Although hotels employ different measures to assess guest satisfaction, the intent-to-recommend score (ITR) stands as the benchmark of excellence in the hospitality industry. It serves as the litmus test that separates the best from the rest. There are several factors that can impact your property’s ITR scores, and guest messaging can be the tool you need to improve those elements at your hotel. Here are five ways guest messaging can help boost guest recommendation scores.
November 1, 2023
When evaluating your hotel’s overall performance, intent-to-recommend (ITR) is a great KPI. It can imply whether or not the guests will come back to stay again, if they will bring in new guests, or if their experience throughout the stay was exceptional. There are several factors that can impact your property’s ITR scores, and guest messaging can be the tool you need to improve those elements at your hotel. Here are five ways guest messaging can help boost guest recommendation scores.
October 30, 2023
“If you aren’t striving to get to that next level, what are you doing?” That’s what Kyle Eiermann, Regional General Manager of A&S Hospitality Management, recently expressed. Kyle Manages to IHG properties in Nashville, wanting to push them to the top by enhancing the guest experience.
October 24, 2023
In the hospitality industry, hotel managers continue to see labor shortages as one of their top issues. Short-staffed hotels face unique challenges in providing exceptional customer service while efficiently handling guest requests and inquiries. However, with the advent of guest messaging platforms, these hotels now have access to a game-changing solution that can help them overcome staffing limitations and deliver a superior guest experience.
October 17, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the hot topic of 2023, and it’s no different for the hospitality industry. AI offers plenty of opportunities to help revolutionize how operations are conducted at hotels. With guest messaging, AI offers the ability to auto-generate replies to common questions from your guests, saving your front desk time while keeping communication and service consistent. Let’s take a look at some guest questions and what the AI-suggested replies could look like.
October 16, 2023
Para fomentar las inscripciones a Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty y las reservas directas a través de la aplicación o el sitio web de Accor, se recomienda al personal del hotel que se encargue de asegurarse de que los huéspedes se inscriban en el programa. ¿Pero cómo se hace eso? Hay miles de opciones, desde hacer que se sepa de forma creativa hasta informar a los invitados de lo que se están perdiendo:
October 10, 2023
The hospitality industry knows the importance of good reviews - and at Kipsu, we’re no different. Recently, we had a chance to sit down with a few of our IHG partners, sharing how they use Kipsu every day to deliver top-notch service at their properties. From seamless integrations to boosting customer satisfaction, Emma, Tara, and Heather explain why Kipsu has been beneficial to their property.
October 5, 2023
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, the hospitality industry is heavily reliant on technology to deliver exceptional guest experiences. From online bookings to keyless entry systems, hotels are embracing technology to streamline operations and enhance guest satisfaction. However, with the increasing reliance on technology comes the need for hotels to have reliable and efficient customer support, available 24/7.
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