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Ho ho ho! It’s the holiday season - one of the busiest times of the year for hotels. Marriott properties know that this is a special time of the year for celebrating with family and friends, and that guests are going to want to feel as much at home as possible.
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!
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 13, 2024
Over the past few years, Kipsu has built strong relationships with our IHG partners, and we have seen how guest messaging has elevated the experience for both staff and guests. Some of the hotels have shared their praise for guest messaging at their property - let’s take a look at what they have to say about Kipsu!
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.
May 29, 2024
Although hotels employ different measures to assess guest satisfaction, the intention to revisit or recommend stands as the benchmark of excellence in the hospitality industry. It serves as the litmus test that separates the best from the rest. There are several factors that can impact your property’s intent-to-recommend scores, and guest messaging can be the tool you need to improve those elements at your hotel. Here are five ways guest messaging can help IHG properties boost guest recommendation scores.
May 13, 2024
With our recent partnership with Hilton, bringing Kipsu to all of their locations across all brands, many are already seeing the benefit of hotel texting within a few months. Victor Hernandez, Front Desk Supervisor at Embassy Suites Bethesda, sat down with us to share his experience with Kipsu. From engaging with extended-stay guests to keeping communication strong during renovations, the hotel has seen how Kipsu can meet the moment for each of their needs.
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 10, 2024
Homewood Suites Concord understands the importance of building strong connections with their guests. Being the newest property in the high-demand area just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Homewood Suites wants to establish a strong foundation with their service. “Being the only upscale extended stay property [in the area], we just seem to enjoy really high occupancy levels, it seems like all year long,” says Gen Steele, Guest Services Representative at Homewood Suites.
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.
This all-suites Hilton property uses Kipsu to influence SALT scores and build relationships between team members and guests.
February 3, 2020
It's the most wonderful time of the year for hotels to transform themselves in Winter Wonderlands. See how these hotel teams go to the North Pole and back to spread some Holiday cheer.
December 20, 2019
Millennials: They are the generation that popularized avocado toast, selfies, rosé, and setting “squad goals”. But joking aside, Millennials are a serious societal force to be reckoned with.
December 19, 2019
The Hotel Grinnell, with its old school roots and modern flair, is home-away-from-home for hundreds of students who can't make it home for the holidays.
November 21, 2019
A look inside our society's obsession with hauntings, paranormal activities, and all things spooky.
October 21, 2019