TripAdvisor is one of the best-known names in travel. Sixty-seven percent of travelers check its reviews a few times a month or more, and 53 percent of travelers won’t commit to booking until they’ve read reviews. On top of that, 83 percent of travelers say TripAdvisor reviews make them more confident in their travel decisions....Continue Reading

As automation technology becomes more and more sophisticated, brands are increasingly turning to self-service kiosks to give their guests additional options for purchasing products, delivering feedback, and checking into hotels. Their motivation is two-fold: first, to give guests a convenient method to complete a purchase or check in to their hotel, and second, to cut...Continue Reading

The digital revolution forever changed almost every aspect of our world — perhaps none more so than customer service. No longer do customers have to go to a bricks-and-mortar store to buy or return a product. Nor do they have to pick up the phone and sit on hold just to speak to a customer...Continue Reading

Chances are, you don’t want your guests to think of your hotel only as a place to sleep and shower. You want your guests to think of your hotel as a place to have an experience, a place where they can feel at home, a place they can recommend to friends who are looking for...Continue Reading

These days, technology in hotels is no longer an option. Travelers expect to be connected at every point of their journey — in fact according to Expedia, 60 percent of travelers would be unwilling to go on vacation without a mobile device, and 30 percent of hotel guests would rather use text to order an amenity...Continue Reading

In today’s digital world, where consumers are bombarded by hundreds, if not thousands, of ads every single day, traditional methods of attracting travelers to your hotel are less effective than they used to be. Offering an exceptional guest experience, often by tailoring products and services to each guest’s unique interests, is the way forward —...Continue Reading

Customer satisfaction surveys and net promoter scores aren’t new concepts in the restaurant world. Many brands today ask their guests to offer feedback so they can learn what is and isn’t working when it comes to the guest experience. This feedback is often used to gauge guest loyalty, improve service, and introduce new menu items...Continue Reading

Your guests want technology to be a part of their hotel stay. Technology is no longer a luxury or an amusing diversion from everyday life; on the contrary, it’s inextricably twined with everyday life. When your guests set foot on your property, they want access to technology that can make their stay more comfortable and...Continue Reading

For many hotels,five-star hotel status is elusive. The first and most obvious reason is that various awarding bodies have different standards of excellence. According to the Forbes Travel Guide (formerly known as the Mobil Travel Guide), which has been awarding hotels their stars since 1958, five-star hotels “are outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless...Continue Reading

Like almost every industry in the world, the restaurant sector has been heavily impacted by the break-neck speed of technological innovation. Consumers now expect, if not demand, that businesses cater to their appetite for restaurant technology. We’ve compiled some statistics that will help you understand restaurant technology and what restaurant guests want from the dining experience. Seventy...Continue Reading