It is no secret that modern-day travelers are becoming increasingly more savvy when it comes to finding a truly “local” experience. Not only do they want food, drinks, social spaces, and excursions to be local, but they want their hotels to be local as well.
“Instagram Worthy” Hotels: The Importance of Social Media Within the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry, specifically luxury and boutique hotels, is one of the industries that is gaining momentum in utilizing social media and influencers. Why? Potential guests are more likely to book a reservation after scrolling through a hotel’s beautiful social media feed.
“Local-Minded”: The Rise of Soft Brands in the Hospitality Industry
It is no secret that modern-day travelers are becoming increasingly more savvy when it comes to finding a truly “local” experience. Not only do they want food, drinks, social spaces, and excursions to be local, but they want their hotels to be local as well.
New Case Study: Kipsu + Extended Stay Hotels
The extended stay space is one of the fastest growing hotel segments in the hospitality industry, while also being one of the closest competitors to long-term stay alternatives like Airbnb. With this in mind, it is more crucial than ever for these hotels to keep guests satisfied with a consistent experience and superior customer service.
Are Glampsites the New Campsites? How Glamping Trekked It’s Way Into the Hospitality Industry
Learn more about why people are drawn to glamping and where this new trend is going in the future.
Kipsu Hosting Panel at Twin Cities Startup Week to Showcase Customer Success
With the 5th Annual Twin Cities Startup Week rapidly approaching, Kipsu wanted to spotlight one of its core values “Think Customer First.” More importantly, Kipsu wanted to show off some of its amazing customer partners.
The Cat’s Out of the Bag and Into the Lobby: The Growing Pet-Friendly Hotel Trend
Leaving fur babies behind while the rest of the family goes on vacation? Most pet parents say, “you’re barking mad!” and hotels are listening.
Kipsu Selected For Inc. 5000
Kipsu hit a major milestone last week after partnering with hotels in all 50 states. This feat was a culmination of lots of hard work over the seven years since Kipsu’s founding. Since 2015, Kipsu has tripled its number of partners year-over-year and has expanded its presence to over 23 countries.
Guest Service Goes Green
Hospitality is one of the industries answering the call to decrease their environmental footprint and support Green Initiatives. See how hotels around the globe are making guest service just a little greener.
Kipsu + Apple Business Chat
Kipsu recently announced it’s integration with Apple’s Business Chat Beta, which connects users directly with businesses through Apple’s Messages app. This integration makes it easier for users to discover and communicate with businesses via Apple solutions like Apple Maps, Safari, and Spotlight search, and allows the customer to bypass national or global call centers and instead, ask questions or make requests directly with the ground-level team at individual locations.