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Reducing hotel costs can feel like a constant balancing act. Cut too much, and you compromise your service and guest experience. Cut too little, and your budget shrinks fast. But there’s good news - some of the biggest costs in hotel operations are preventable or manageable to reduce without sacrificing quality.
Travelers are showing a real appetite for replacing their prior processes with AI, but this appetite doesn’t necessarily translate across the planning spectrum. How far are travelers willing to automate their experience – and where does this appetite taper off?
Though the eccentric characters of the White Lotus franchise may suggest otherwise, wellness isn’t specifically concentrated on the white-sanded resorts and digital detox experiences of the world. While these luxurious, holistic experiences play a pivotal role in wellness tourism, there’s room within this space for all types of wellness-curious travelers, including primary, secondary, and even business travelers.
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.
Make guests feel special at every tier of the IHG One Rewards Program with curated language and more insights into each guest demographic.
July 5, 2022
One of the most important factors of travel for both investors and consumers is the environment. Learn how the industry is becoming more sustainability-focused and how hotels can follow suit.
June 27, 2022
There are lots of ways to make a hotel stay memorable—from simply smiling to going above and beyond, here are 10 ways to increase guest satisfaction scores and make sure they’re going to remember their stay.
June 23, 2022
Tracking key metrics is important in any industry to measure success in terms of revenue, guest satisfaction, and profitability. Adding tools like hotel texting services that integrate with other technologies such as PMS systems can help increase direct booking, guest satisfaction, and in turn, overall revenue.
June 21, 2022
As hotels steer more and more towards technology for increased efficiency and elevated guest experience, it’s important to remember what makes the industry: (human) hospitality.
June 10, 2022