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What happens when event communication breaks down? Not only will that impact the venue employees and the event planner, but it can also significantly impact the satisfaction of the event attendees - and in a world where reputation is everything, that leads to problems to your bottom line. Here are 10 real-world examples of ways miscommunication between venue staff and event planners can lead to chaos.
Kipsu’s guest messaging and hotel operations software has proved time and time again that it is an effective resource across IHG properties for service recovery. Engagement between guests and staff, creating and resolving tickets based on guest requests, and keeping documentation of conversations, are very useful in rectifying current bad experiences and preventing them in the future.
Rectifying a bad experience can turn a one-timer into a regular and improve your customer retention, because righting a wrong builds trust. If your guest can trust that, in the event of a mess up, your staff will show up strong, that’s something to write home about.
August 27, 2024
The last thing travelers want to deal with on their vacation is severe weather. Severe weather can really put a damper on a vacation, whether it is closing enjoyable amenities or the potential danger that the weather could bring. When all guests want to do is relax, this can cause a lot of stress. Although hotels can’t control the weather, they can control how they handle the situation at hand to make sure guests feel safe and relaxed as possible. That is where hotel texting comes to the rescue!
August 19, 2024
As the only preferred partner for IHG, Kipsu has been able to connect guests with staff through guest messaging, helping hotels provide exceptional service during a guest’s stay. Guest messaging offers an avenue to address the needs of guests, and gives them a convenient way to stay in touch with the front desk. This feature at IHG properties have brought MANY great reviews to TripAdvisor, sharing their love for hotel texting and their excitement to stay again. We compiled reviews from our IHG partners, showing that guests are raving about the ability to communicate with staff via text. Take at look at what the guests have to say.
August 12, 2024
When we think of travel lodging, we often separate options into a couple of main groups: hotels and short-term rentals. However, within the hotel sphere, there are many ways to classify different places to stay. For example, boutique hotels and chain hotels offer contrasting experiences for travelers. Boutique hotels, with their intimate size and local ownership, pride themselves on unique decor, personalized service, and cultural immersion.
July 29, 2024
For smaller, independent hotels, good TripAdvisor scores and reviews are even more meaningful. At these unique properties, guest relationships are integral to keeping loyal customers. Engaging with guests and making meaningful connections is what makes guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. As the world becomes increasingly digital, the need for face-to-face interactions lessens and we lose those moments to connect. So how do hotels continue to create these relationships? We gathered several TripAdvisor reviews from our partners that share the sentiment of feeling connected through Kipsu’s messaging system. Read these reviews to see how hotel texting actually makes guests feel the personalized experience they look and come back for at independent hotels.
The increasing competition and guest expectations within the hospitality industry means the importance of ensuring a positive experience for guests is at the forefront of occupancy and profitability. Poor customer service costs U.S. companies more than $3.7 trillion each year. Through what we've learned with our work with top hospitality professionals, Kipsu has compiled 10 simple tips that will help boost Customer Service Scores.
July 26, 2024
On July 19th, a flawed update from the company CrowdStrike caused one of the largest IT outages in history that affected nearly 8.5 million Windows devices. This affected banks, airlines, hospitals, and train networks, etc. Hotels from major brands like Marriott and Hilton were greatly affected, from not being able to process credit cards to having to walk guests personally to their room. Outages like this are rare, but when they happen, it can greatly derail hotel operations and your customer service will matter more than ever before. Especially when we rely on technology so heavily in our work lives as well in our personal lives, it's crucial to have a back up plan that is easily accessible and to be prepared if a similar situation happens again down the road.
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 16, 2024
Our international partners are making more connections with guests in an approachable way using Kipsu. As texting has become the norm, it has been easier for guests and staff to communicate through this method. We sat down with Amber Tan as she shared her experience with Kipsu at their property. From gaining direct feedback from guests to efficient response times from staff, Amber has already seen the success Kipsu is bringing to Citadines.Watch our video to hear her insights on how hotel texting helps build relationships with their guests!
Whether it is food and beverage requests or team dashboards, these five guest messaging features are sure to make an IHG stay unforgettable.
September 2, 2025
Especially in hospitality, hotel staff are putting in the extra work on this popular travel weekend, and they deserve so much praise for their efforts! So let’s raise a toast to the people who really put the “labor” in Labor Day.
September 1, 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.
August 4, 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 21, 2025
Kipsu offers an integration between their FOH and BOH solutions, Engage FCX and Exceed FCX, that brings efficient communication between the teams. Let’s look at some of the benefits of connecting the communication between your front and back of house.
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