The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and travel. But also a time to plan for the next year. To find ways to stand out and capture more market share, hotels must go beyond traditional offerings and embrace innovative technologies.
At HotelTechConsultant.com, we are building a specialized marketplace for hotel technology, services, and solutions. We have tried to align with solutions that improve operations, revenue, and guest satisfaction, solutions that work with both branded and independent hotels.
1. Enhancing Guest Experience and Streamlining Operations
These solutions ensure smooth operations and elevate the guest experience during the holidays:
- TrackMyShuttle: No more long waits in the cold for rides without knowing where the shuttle is! Help your guests locate, track, and book shuttles in real-time.
- Kiotel: Provide guests with round-the-clock support via a front desk kiosk powered by video communication. From check-ins, to reprinting keys, to questions about local attractions the Kiotel kiosk is an extension of your team.
- Guest Ban: Enhance hotel security with ID scanning, allowing your property to enforce your DNR list with ease, check guests for potential safety risks, and streamline the check-in experience.
2. Supporting Your Staff
Happy, supported staff create better guest experiences. These tools boost morale and safety:
- Hifive: Increase staff tips with cashless QR code tipping, boosting wages and morale while incentivizing great guest interactions.
- ProSafe: Ensure staff safety with reliable alert devices/panic buttons & internal communication systems—critical for all hotels.
3. Maximizing Hotel Revenue
Capitalize on every revenue opportunity:
- Ocra: Monetize unused parking spaces and sell them to non-guests for extra revenue. Great for hotels in areas with high parking demand.
- Stay-N-Charge: Attract guests with easy-to-use EV charging stations, from installation to hardware to 24/7 support. They do it all.
- RezyList: Turn last-minute cancellations into direct bookings with an automated waitlist system designed for peak occupancy.
- Hotelzify: Use AI-driven advertising and marketing tools to attract travelers with targeted campaigns and easy booking options.
4. Offering Unique Amenities or Branding
Stand out from competitors with fun branding or functional perks:
- Zybra: Delight guests with an on-property bike rental system – custom-branded bikes that guests love. Zybra is an app-based rental system, they handle all maintenance and insurance for a hand-off amenity for your guests.
- AGA Hotels: For boutique & smaller properties, this low-cost brand franchising model has a big focus on impactful designs and unique amenities that delight above and beyond guest experiences. The model allows owners to drive more revenue and profits. A great experience for all.
Conclusion:
This holiday season is an opportunity for hotels to shine by embracing the transformative power of technology. Investing in the right tech helps build long-lasting relationships with guests. Discover how these tools can help your hotel thrive this holiday season and beyond—because a memorable guest experience is the best gift of all.
