Use Your PMS to Reduce Stress at the Front Desk
Without an automated property management system (PMS), life at the front desk is hard. You have guests checking in, guests checking out, guests disputing their bills… There are a thousand and one little tasks that need doing, and you have to handle it all with a pleasant smile. From bookings to check-outs and beyond, a […]
Contactless Hotel Check-in: Best Practices
The adoption of contactless hotel technologies, especially guest self-check-in, has established a strong foothold across market segments since COVID hit. According to 2020 research by hotel guest engagement platform Criton, 80% of hotel customers would download a hotel app that would enable them to check in, check out and get hotel information. Evidently, guest demand […]
How to Create a Welcoming Hotel Lobby During COVID-19
From happy hour to work stations, communal coffee to business socials, recent years have transformed hotel lobbies into social hubs. But, with COVID-19, many hotels have traded in the hub-bub for hub-blah. Yet your lobby remains as the heart of your hotel. With a little ingenuity and sanitized elbow grease, you can still create a […]
10 Benefits of Having Online Registration at Your Hotel
***Guest post from Akia, a WebRezPro partner*** What is online check-in? While traditional registration involves filling out forms at the front desk, online check-in is a streamlined way to welcome guests. Hotel online check-in enables guests to complete a contactless check-in process before they arrive at the hotel. This process enables guests to either skip […]
Contactless Hotel Check-in: Simple & Seamless
While guest messaging and mobile self-check-in were trending prior to COVID-19, operating a hotel during a pandemic has proven mobile technology more pertinent than ever, propelling widespread adoption of contactless check-in and communications among hotels around the world. To some, contactless hotel technology still seems futuristic and out of reach, but, on the contrary, it […]
A Guide to Mobile Keys for Independent Hotels
In the hospitality industry, mobile technology is rapidly modernizing operations and changing guest expectations. Our mobile phones can do almost anything these days, including unlocking doors! Mobile key (or digital key) technology is no longer reserved for global hotel chains and luxury resorts. Thanks to a growing number of keyless access providers and ease of […]
Going Desk-less: The New Hotel “Front Desk”
Traditionally an indispensable point of contact between a hotel and in-house guests, the front desk has always been the place where guests check in, make requests, stop to chat, and check out. But not anymore. From mobile concierges to chatbots, today’s hospitality technology makes it possible for hotels to dispense with their physical front desk. […]
Cool Tech Trends Changing Guest Experience and Expectations
Staying relevant and competitive in the hospitality industry is a constant race. You can’t find a winning formula and then sit back and expect to stay on top. Expectations and trends are continually changing, driven in large part by emerging innovations in technology. That’s why keeping your finger on the pulse of hospitality tech is critical […]
Four Considerations for a Seamless Check-In Experience
As tech solutions have transitioned to cloud-based systems, the concept of the hotel lobby has suddenly become amenable to a complete restructuring. Without a reliance on bulky legacy systems, front-desk staff are no longer tethered to the front desk. Equipped with a tablet, they can move freely around the lobby to engage with guests in a […]
Increase Productivity and Enhance Guest Experience: Cloud PMS Software in Action
The goal of almost every hotel, from the small rural bed & breakfast to the urban boutique inn to the large international chain, is to increase staff productivity while simultaneously enhancing the guest experience. The differences among these establishments is in what they define as ‘productivity’ and what experience they aim to deliver for each […]
