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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.
One of the biggest challenges hotels face is employee retention. Not only does a heavy turnover negatively impact your service, team efficiency, and satisfaction scores, it negatively affects your revenue, too. This is why employee satisfaction is an imperative part of your bottom line. Hotels have been optimizing their tech resources as small yet effective tools to curb turnover.
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 ensure these guests are wow’ed.
December 20, 2022
This season, we’re spreading some holiday cheer by sharing how Kipsu partners decorate their properties and make every guest’s stay festive. From gingerbread houses to hot cocoa bars, we truly have some amazing partners!
December 19, 2022
Whether it’s due to the price of gas, or travelers found a new love for their home cities during the pandemic, more and more U.S. travelers are staying home this year—and making a vacation out of it. Make sure every guest’s trip is special, even if they’re just steps away from home.
December 12, 2022
Equip staff working during the busy holiday season and add some festive cheer by using hotel guest messaging! With increased efficiency and the ability to personalize communication, both staff and guests will be happy this holiday season.
November 28, 2022
Nowadays, as people are now used to traveling less after a year or two of the industry stalling, they’re coming back with some guilt about the environmental responsibility of their travel. Make these guests at ease by following sustainable practices and utilizing hospitality messaging to ensure they’re aware of your efforts.
November 17, 2022
With increased travel and decreased sympathy for lean teams, hotel staff needs to get creative to provide the same great experience. With tools like hospitality messaging, fewer team members can manage multiple touchpoints throughout the stay and quickly resolve guest requests, maintaining that personalized experience without overworking staff.
November 15, 2022
Nowadays, everyone has a smartphone and prefers texting over calling—which means guests may not report something that’s wrong with their hotel room if they have to call or go to the front desk. With hotel texting, capture feedback instantly and fix issues that come up before they become bad reviews.
October 28, 2022
As the world opens back up, some travelers still want (or need) to keep to themselves. Learn how to accommodate for the contactless traveler with hotel texting, customized housekeeping practices, and mobile key.
October 26, 2022
Hospitality loyalty programs are a win-win—guests get rewarded for each hotel stay, and hotel brands get more direct bookings and loyal customers. To ensure all Wyndham Rewards members feel special, use customized messaging for each loyalty tier!
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.