Hospitality

Kipsu's Marriott Holiday Guide

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!

Driving hospitality success: How Holiday Inn Plainview - Long Island engages with guests and exceeds in communication

Holiday Inn Plainview - Long Island by IHG leverages Kipsu Engage and Kipsu Exceed to improve both guest experience and hotel operations. We sat down with Kunal Patel, General Manager, and Patrick Thompson, Front Office Manager, to learn more about their hotel’s success with guest messaging and digital ticketing.

Why Marriott Guests Love Guest Messaging

From the moment guests arrive, they expect a high level of attention and care. That's why Marriott hotels are turning to guest messaging to provide the personalized and attentive service that modern travelers crave. When hotels use guest messaging, they see improvements in their survey scores and overall guest satisfaction.

Sonja Swanson

August 21, 2023

Property Management System Integrations: The Benefits of Using a PMS Connector With Guest Messaging Technology

Technology that connects with your software so you can focus on connecting with your guests.

Is adding another software system more work than it’s worth? One of the many drawbacks to introducing new technology to your property is the additional work it may put on your hotel staff. That’s where a connector comes into play. A connector is a one-way integration, passing guest data from your PMS to guest messaging software. There are several reasons why it’s helpful to have a connector integrate between the two systems, so let's take a look at some of the key benefits.

Sonja Swanson

July 25, 2023

Creating an Inclusive Experience: Best Practices for Hotel Staff and Guests with Disabilities

Accessibility is not just a legal requirement; it is a moral obligation.

When it comes to the hospitality industry, ensuring an inclusive experience for all guests is crucial. This holds especially true for hotel staff and guests with disabilities. As we wrap up Disability Pride Month, let’s explore the best practices that hotels can implement to create an environment that is accessible, accommodating, and welcoming for everyone.

Sonja Swanson

July 24, 2023

3 Ways Management Companies Can Create Standard Operating Procedures Across Multiple Hotel Brands

A good SOP acts as critical infrastructure for your staff—especially across multiple properties.

Creating a unified Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) across multiple hotel brands allows you to streamline training employees, incident prevention, and recovery. Here are 3 ways to create a unified SOP for management companies.

Sonja Swanson

July 11, 2023

The Service Recovery Paradox: Why a Bad Event Could Lead to a Great Review

Investing in a strong recovery plan is one of the best things you can do for your business. Here’s why.

You shouldn’t aim to have service recovery failures, but they can be small blessings in disguise for your business. Mistakes have the power to leave the best impressions if service recovery is prompt, effective, and genuine. Set your staff up for success by investing in the tools they need to recover an experience swiftly.

Sonja Swanson

June 28, 2023

How To Increase ROI and Save Money With Guest Messaging: Employee Retention

Holding onto employees is one of the best ways to save on your bottom line. Here’s why guest messaging enables properties to retain staff at higher rates.

Cultivating a positive work culture consists of many elements. This includes supportive leadership, friendly coworkers, well-maintained facilities, and well-structured workflow—among other things. Kipsu’s features organically and holistically create a domino effect for all aspects of your property — helping you cultivate well-rounded success in every area.

Lucianne Colon

June 9, 2023

5 Negative Reviews That Could’ve Been Avoided by Sending a Text Message

A bad review is a bad look for your property—and a lot of them are easily preventable.

A bad review is a bad look for your property—and a lot of them are easily preventable, let's take a look at how with a few simple steps, guest messaging can help you avoid them.

Sonja Swanson

April 24, 2023

Kipsu and SynergyMMS

Elevate hospitality operations and guest experiences even more with the Kipsu and SynergyMMS integration.

SynergyMMS is one of the best task managers in hospitality. Kipsu's integration allows for hotel staff to loop in their guest requests without ever having to leave the Kipsu dashboard.

Lucianne Colon

April 17, 2023

Kipsu Celebrates One Year As Preferred Partner With IHG Hotels & Resorts

We share our favorite highlights following Kipsu’s one year anniversary as an IHG Preferred Vendor.

Kipsu is helping hundreds of IHG hotels in over 10 countries work smarter instead of harder. Here's how the last year of partnership has allowed Kipsu to support IHG hotels worldwide.

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