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As we close in on the end of 2025, we can reflect on the growing and new preferences guests have in the full-service hospitality industry. Many travelers are already planning their 2026 vacations, so hotels should be ready to cater to the current trends. What are they looking for in their next vacation? What do they expect from their experience? What activities and amenities are they investing in? Here are five trends we anticipate for the next year.
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.
January 9, 2023
When expanding your portfolio, there’s a lot to think about: location, size of the property, tier, etc. One of the most important distinctions is if it’s a branded property or an independent hotel—with both come pros and cons, so we’ve laid the groundwork for you.
January 5, 2023
While January through March can be slow travel months, there are still ways to drive bookings and impress guests. Entice people to travel with exciting offerings, stellar guest experiences, and open communication via hotel texting.
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.
Explore Minneapolis like a local! Kipsuvians' describe their top picks for art galleries, lakes, sporting events, and more.
May 17, 2019
Kipsu’s newest case study highlights its growing international presence and the specific impact guest messaging has made on hotels’ daily operations.
April 30, 2019
“Kipsu has enabled us to meet guests where they are and reach them through their preferred channels. Digital messaging ensures our teams capture feedback during the stay, before it reaches online outlets.” - Cyndi McDonald, Atrium’s VP of Brand Relations & Quality Assurance
March 27, 2019
...And How to Handle the Cons Like a Pro!
March 15, 2019
...And what can you do about them?
January 23, 2019