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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.
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.
March 12, 2024
Guest service is arguably the most important part of the hospitality industry—ensuring guests have what they need and feel comfortable asking for it if they don’t. But now that texting is preferred over calling, hotels have to make sure they’re providing the right channels for open communication.With hospitality texting, guests can easily text in requests or questions, and hotels can even prompt guests to tell staff what they need with the mid-stay message. These status checks are a great tool to improve brand survey scores and boost your guest engagement. Let’s dive into the mid-stay check-in and ways you can implement it at your hotel.
February 26, 2024
What exactly is guest messaging, and why is it such a big deal? Well, think of it as your direct line to hotel guests, right at your fingertips. Instead of picking up the phone and waiting on hold or making a trip to the front desk, guests can simply shoot off a quick message through the hotel's messaging platform. Whether they need extra towels, want to book a dinner reservation, or have a question about local attractions, guest messaging has got you covered.But it's not just about convenience for guests; it's about supercharging hotel efficiency. Let's break it down.
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
Whether it’s a truck driver stopping halfway on their route, or a family visiting for a sports tournament, the Holiday Inn Effingham is providing a great stay with committed staff and hospitality guest messaging.
June 6, 2022
To put the front desk at ease and increase guest satisfaction, top hotel tech solutions such as hotel texting services plug into the existing tech stack of hotels.
June 3, 2022
Hotel tech is becoming an integral part of the industry—from guest messaging to efficient integrations with PMS, learn about the industry’s must-have for IHG Hotels and Resorts worldwide.
June 1, 2022
Hospitality messaging is part of the routine at the Hyatt Place Buffalo Amherst to make processes more efficient and give team members more time to compose responses for their guests.
May 26, 2022
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