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By engaging with guests more deeply and empowering teams to be themselves, hotels can deliver experiences that feel real, authentic, and truly one of a kind.
As the demand for immersiveness continues to rise, use these tips to bring them into your world and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
As international travel continues to increase, hotels can expect to see more guests from all over the world. This growing trend is a fun opportunity for travelers to explore a new country, and for you and your hotel team to connect with a wide range of people. It’s also an opportunity to improve your guest service to cater your international guests with respect and personalization. Here are three ways you can level-up their guest experience.
July 26, 2024
On July 19th, a flawed update from the company CrowdStrike caused one of the largest IT outages in history that affected nearly 8.5 million Windows devices. This affected banks, airlines, hospitals, and train networks, etc. Hotels from major brands like Marriott and Hilton were greatly affected, from not being able to process credit cards to having to walk guests personally to their room. Outages like this are rare, but when they happen, it can greatly derail hotel operations and your customer service will matter more than ever before. Especially when we rely on technology so heavily in our work lives as well in our personal lives, it's crucial to have a back up plan that is easily accessible and to be prepared if a similar situation happens again down the road.
June 24, 2024
Texting has been redefined as a crucial mode of communication between companies and their customers, marking a significant shift in business interaction especially in the hospitality industry. It has also become a way for hotels to differentiate themselves from competitors that are less tech-savvy. And the numbers speak for themselves: check out this infographic showcasing the importance of texting in today's hospitality industry.
June 18, 2024
A fast-growing addition in the hospitality industry, guest messaging digitally connects guests directly with hotel staff. Via text and other channels, guest messaging leads to higher overall ratings, more direct bookings, and increased staff efficiency.
June 13, 2024
Over the past few years, Kipsu has built strong relationships with our IHG partners, and we have seen how guest messaging has elevated the experience for both staff and guests. Some of the hotels have shared their praise for guest messaging at their property - let’s take a look at what they have to say about Kipsu!
May 13, 2024
With our recent partnership with Hilton, bringing Kipsu to all of their locations across all brands, many are already seeing the benefit of hotel texting within a few months. Victor Hernandez, Front Desk Supervisor at Embassy Suites Bethesda, sat down with us to share his experience with Kipsu. From engaging with extended-stay guests to keeping communication strong during renovations, the hotel has seen how Kipsu can meet the moment for each of their needs.
April 10, 2024
Homewood Suites Concord understands the importance of building strong connections with their guests. Being the newest property in the high-demand area just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Homewood Suites wants to establish a strong foundation with their service. “Being the only upscale extended stay property [in the area], we just seem to enjoy really high occupancy levels, it seems like all year long,” says Gen Steele, Guest Services Representative at Homewood Suites.
March 12, 2024
Guest service is arguably the most important part of the hospitality industry—ensuring guests have what they need and feel comfortable asking for it if they don’t. But now that texting is preferred over calling, hotels have to make sure they’re providing the right channels for open communication.With hospitality texting, guests can easily text in requests or questions, and hotels can even prompt guests to tell staff what they need with the mid-stay message. These status checks are a great tool to improve brand survey scores and boost your guest engagement. Let’s dive into the mid-stay check-in and ways you can implement it at your hotel.
February 26, 2024
What exactly is guest messaging, and why is it such a big deal? Well, think of it as your direct line to hotel guests, right at your fingertips. Instead of picking up the phone and waiting on hold or making a trip to the front desk, guests can simply shoot off a quick message through the hotel's messaging platform. Whether they need extra towels, want to book a dinner reservation, or have a question about local attractions, guest messaging has got you covered.But it's not just about convenience for guests; it's about supercharging hotel efficiency. Let's break it down.
The hospitality industry is gaining momentum within the social media world and is seeing the perks of engaging with potential guests.
November 16, 2018
A recent case study gives an in-depth look at text messaging’s unique ability to impact extended stay hotels from day-to-day operations to long-term guest satisfaction.
November 8, 2018
The Mount Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites is known for being a leading property brand wide. Learn how Kipsu has impacted their guest service operations and helped land their team in the top 5% of all Comfort Inn properties!
September 24, 2018
Take a sneak peek at Kipsu's shopping stats as our retail partners continue to provide top-notch shopping experiences.
September 10, 2018
Learn how Kipsu's partnership with the Crystal Cove Beach Resort has impacted the resort's communication and guest service on their stunning beachfront property.
July 31, 2018
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