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2026 is shaping up to demand hoteliers to refocus their operations in the new year. From a growing divide between the luxury and economy segments, to unprecedented decreases in international tourism to the United States, the state of the hospitality industry requires new and creative ways to meet the moment for travelers.
With the joy of the holidays comes a flurry of air travel and family trips across the country. In a competitive industry like hospitality, this is a great opportunity for the Marriott brand to step up their guest service and stand out from the rest. Good thing we made you a list of ways that hotel guest messaging can help with this busy season and spread some holiday cheer along the way!
For many families, the holidays are a time for togetherness: Thanksgiving dinners around the table, Christmas mornings in matching pajamas, and New Year’s countdowns with loved ones. And for some families, these moments start with travel. This is a golden opportunity to create experiences that not only ease the stress of family travel, but also sprinkle in a little holiday magic. Here are 10 ways hotels can deliver festive, family-centered hospitality during the holiday travel season.
October 27, 2025
Your hotel staff can prevent most negative reviews from happening with the right tools and tips. So, in honor of Spooky Season, let’s take a look at these five terrifying tales from guests and how you can avoid them.
September 8, 2025
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.
August 4, 2025
When guests choose a Marriott luxury or full-service hotel for their stay, they're not just looking for a comfortable room; they're seeking an unforgettable experience. One key element that can elevate their stay is the effective utilization of onsite amenities. From swimming pools and wellness spas to restaurants and cocktail bars, full-service hotels offer a variety of facilities that can enhance and elevate the overall guest experience. Let’s explore creative ways to help your guests make the most out of the onsite amenities you provide.
July 21, 2025
Whether it is offering a personalized service, providing the resources they look for, or finding their unique adventure, hoteliers can find at least one preference for each generation that will elevate their experience.
July 14, 2025
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.
June 30, 2025
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.
June 24, 2025
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.
May 20, 2025
When you have high standards of cleanliness, you are promoting guest satisfaction, brand loyalty, and overall profitability. But are you making the most of this crucial component? Improvement in your housekeeping SOP will make it easier for your team to maintain a high level of cleanliness. Here are several strategies you can use to improve your housekeeping operations.
The bleisure phenomenon that combines business and leisure travel is taking over the hospitality industry. Learn how hotels can keep up and use tools like digital messaging to make guest experiences better than ever.
May 19, 2022
Digital Assets allows you to create a library of helpful information to easily share with guests within Kipsu. This feature can save your team time and effort while providing valuable advice and particulars to guests, conveniently at their fingertips.
May 18, 2022
Texting for hotels has proven an improved guest experience, but it’s not the only channel available. Top hospitality messaging services like Kipsu provide a way to communicate with guests on all of their preferred channels, from social media to WhatsApp.
May 16, 2022
As hotel technology becomes more ingrained at properties large and small, features like mobile key are taking the industry by storm. Combining mobile key with digital messaging platforms can elevate the guest experience and help with any troubleshooting that may arise during contactless check-in.
May 10, 2022
With the Kipsu + Wyndham Hotels & Resorts app integration, guests can communicate through the app directly with the front desk team, Wyndham properties can build brand engagement, and satisfaction scores can skyrocket with more human touchpoints.
May 4, 2022
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