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Property Management System Integrations: IHG sees benefits of using a PMS connector with guest messaging technology

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.

Guest messaging’s ROI: why IHG hotels are adding Kipsu to their 2025 budget

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.

Kipsu’s IHG Holiday Guide: Set your season up for success with guest messaging

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!

Lucianne Colon

April 17, 2023

Kipsu Celebrates One Year As Preferred Partner With IHG Hotels & Resorts

We share our favorite highlights following Kipsu’s one year anniversary as an IHG Preferred Vendor.

Kipsu is helping hundreds of IHG hotels in over 10 countries work smarter instead of harder. Here's how the last year of partnership has allowed Kipsu to support IHG hotels worldwide.

December 27, 2022

Focusing on the Team at Nofar Hotel Group

How this family-owned hospitality business is empowering team members with digital messaging and elevating the guest experience

At the family-owned Nofar Hotel Group, the focus is on the employee. Dedicated to the growth and development of each and every team member, this Midwest hospitality portfolio is using hotel guest messaging to ensure both the guest and staff experience is above and beyond.

August 25, 2022

Creating Relationships at the Avid Hotel Roseville-Minneapolis North

Why this Minnesota property loves connecting with guests via hotel texting

The avid hotel Roseville-Minneapolis North is increasing efficiency and creating relationships with guests via hospitality texting. Whether it’s updates about the property or fostering friendships with regulars, hotel texting is bridging the gap between guest and hotel team.

July 5, 2022

Best Messaging Practices for Each IHG Loyalty Tier

Make guests feel special at every tier of the IHG One Rewards Program with curated language and more insights into each guest demographic.

June 6, 2022

How Guest Messaging Is Making the Holiday Inn Effingham No. 1

Whether it’s a truck driver stopping halfway on their route, or a family visiting for a sports tournament, the Holiday Inn Effingham is providing a great stay with committed staff and hospitality guest messaging.

June 1, 2022

3 Tech Innovations Every IHG Property Needs

Hotel tech is becoming an integral part of the industry—from guest messaging to efficient integrations with PMS, learn about the industry’s must-have for IHG Hotels and Resorts worldwide.

May 23, 2022

Everyone Belongs at the Crowne Plaza Suites Providence-Warwick Airport

There's a group for everyone at this Rhode Island spot and they're using digital messaging to communicate

From salt collector conferences to karate competitions, the Crowne Plaza Suites Providence-Warwick Airport has the event space for any group. Learn how they keep it all straight with hospitality guest messaging.

April 12, 2022

IHG Names Kipsu As Preferred Vendor

International Hotels Group has named Kipsu as a preferred digital messaging partner

Kipsu is excited to announce that we have been selected as a Preferred Vendor by IHG Hotels & Resorts for their family of 17 brands. In partnership with IHG, Kipsu is excited to help IHG’s entire portfolio of properties elevate their guest engagement and boost IHG’s guest satisfaction through digital messaging and texting.