Guest Service & Satisfaction

The cost of a negative review

Hoteliers know that reputation is everything. A strong reputation from positive reviews brings hotels guest loyalty and an increase in revenue. Adversely, even one negative review can bring a hotel increased costs to repair their reputation. How much does a negative review cost? It isn’t just a simple loss of a booking or a comped room; it can cost you much more.

Front desk responsiveness: why your hotel’s response time matters

One of the most crucial aspects of that communication that guests will notice is your responsiveness. Are you responding to your guests quickly and appropriately? If guests feel ignored, they are going to leave negative reviews and look elsewhere for their next trip. If you want guests to be satisfied, you need to address their issues quickly.

Kipsu to the rescue: Guest messaging brings success to Marriott through service recovery

Kipsu’s guest messaging has proved time and time again that it is an effective resource across Marriott properties for service recovery. Engagement between guests and staff, and keeping documentation of conversations, are very useful in rectifying bad experiences and preventing bad experiences in the future.

Sonja Swanson

August 24, 2023

5 Tactics to Drive Accor ALL Loyalty Sign-Ups

From spreading the word in creative ways to letting guests know what they’re missing, there are tons of options to increase Accor membership sign-ups.

To boost Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty sign-ups and direct bookings through Accor’s 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.

Sonja Swanson

July 25, 2023

Creating an Inclusive Experience: Best Practices for Hotel Staff and Guests with Disabilities

Accessibility is not just a legal requirement; it is a moral obligation.

When it comes to the hospitality industry, ensuring an inclusive experience for all guests is crucial. This holds especially true for hotel staff and guests with disabilities. As we wrap up Disability Pride Month, let’s explore the best practices that hotels can implement to create an environment that is accessible, accommodating, and welcoming for everyone.

Sonja Swanson

July 11, 2023

The Service Recovery Paradox: Why a Bad Event Could Lead to a Great Review

Investing in a strong recovery plan is one of the best things you can do for your business. Here’s why.

You shouldn’t aim to have service recovery failures, but they can be small blessings in disguise for your business. Mistakes have the power to leave the best impressions if service recovery is prompt, effective, and genuine. Set your staff up for success by investing in the tools they need to recover an experience swiftly.

Sonja Swanson

June 28, 2023

How To Increase ROI and Save Money With Guest Messaging: Employee Retention

Holding onto employees is one of the best ways to save on your bottom line. Here’s why guest messaging enables properties to retain staff at higher rates.

Cultivating a positive work culture consists of many elements. This includes supportive leadership, friendly coworkers, well-maintained facilities, and well-structured workflow—among other things. Kipsu’s features organically and holistically create a domino effect for all aspects of your property — helping you cultivate well-rounded success in every area.

Lucianne Colon

June 9, 2023

5 Negative Reviews That Could’ve Been Avoided by Sending a Text Message

A bad review is a bad look for your property—and a lot of them are easily preventable.

A bad review is a bad look for your property—and a lot of them are easily preventable, let's take a look at how with a few simple steps, guest messaging can help you avoid them.

Sonja Swanson

April 24, 2023

Kipsu and SynergyMMS

Elevate hospitality operations and guest experiences even more with the Kipsu and SynergyMMS integration.

SynergyMMS is one of the best task managers in hospitality. Kipsu's integration allows for hotel staff to loop in their guest requests without ever having to leave the Kipsu dashboard.

Lucianne Colon

April 10, 2023

Improving the Experience: For Both You and Your Guests

Hotel tech is changing the hospitality landscape. Here’s what people are saying about it.

Tech integration is elevating the guest experience for hotels all around the world. Features like guest messaging are making it easy for front desk to get ahead of the problem before it's a review.

Lucianne Colon

March 28, 2023

5 Easy Ways To Boost Your Guest Loyalty Scores

Recognition feels good: Here’s how to organically apply loyalty recognition to your guests’ experience.

From welcome messages to check out reminders, there's no shortage of ways to use loyalty recognition to improve loyalty scores. Here's our easiest tips to implement to start boosting your scores and keep growing your business.

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