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Kipsu, a leader in frontline customer experience software, is proud to announce the acquisition of Lodgistics, a cutting-edge hotel operations software that revolutionizes the way hoteliers manage day-to-day operations, streamline workflows, and enhance guest services.
The Drake Hotel leveraged Kipsu Exceed FCX to improve team communication and operational efficiency.
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.
July 23, 2024
Picture this: an upset customer or guest reaches out and proclaims a negative experience, demanding something be done. It becomes all too easy for our front-line team members to sit back and think, “This is not my fault.” Unfortunately, this does nothing to assist with the service recovery process. Instead, that team member will focus on pointing fingers and feel less motivated to actually solve the problem in front of them. In hotels that pride themselves on their service, team members should be encouraged to skip past the idea of “who is to blame?” and move directly to “what can I do to help?” In the end, it doesn’t matter who messed up.
July 15, 2024
We’ve all encountered either first or second-hand the stress of a wedding. From the overbearing mother-of-the-bride to unexpected rain showers, it’s quite normal for the bride and groom to look forward to the moment after they say I do. So whether they are having the wedding at your hotel or spending their honeymoon there, there’s nothing newlyweds appreciate more than smooth sailing when it comes to hotels. Here are ten ways you’ll be sure to wow the couple and help get their marriage started on the right foot.
July 8, 2024
May through October is peak wedding season, and we are currently in the thick of it. It can be a stressful time of year not only for brides and grooms, but also for the hotels involved in their special days. Thankfully, there are ways that can help your property run smoothly. By using tags and the outreach feature in your guest messaging software, your team can send targeted group messages that keep guests and staff connected and coordinated on the “day of ''.
June 19, 2024
Hotels are grappling with the challenge of losing revenue to online travel agencies (OTAs), a long-standing issue exacerbated by the hefty commissions these agencies take. Despite the perceived convenience associated with OTAs, hotels are recognizing the urgency of reclaiming direct bookings. To address this, leveraging platforms like Facebook Messenger and Apple Business Chat for seamless communication, combined with robust loyalty programs, emerges as a strategic solution.
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 10, 2024
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the travel industry with more unique preferences than previous generations. They are a tech-savvy population, looking to immerse themselves in new cultures and create personalized vacations. Let’s dive deeper into the preferences and behaviors of Millennials and Gen Z travelers, and how guest messaging meets the expectations of this important demographic.
April 15, 2024
One topic of conversation that reaches across all regions and types of people is the weather. Now that spring has sprung, we wanted to see what people were saying about the weather through Kipsu. These are real conversations but have been anonymized for privacy. Take a look below to read convos about anything from snow to rain to sunshine!
April 8, 2024
This year’s solar eclipse will likely be 2024’s biggest event in the U.S., bringing in over an estimated 1 billion dollars in revenue for the regions where the total eclipse will appear. While these numbers are exciting, it’s important to remember that this increase in incoming tourism will also lead to an increase in demand on the staff at hotels in the area.
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
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