Printed room folders, brochures and newspapers have become a thing of the past. Instead, hotels use digital tools more and more often to inform and entertain their guests. As the first part of our blog article illustrates, digital guest directories and e-papers have clear advantages over the paper versions. Surely you can think of documents… Continue Reading →
In our section “5 questions to …”, employees of Guestfriend, customers, partners or industry experts give insights into their work and business. This time, we talked to the CEO of sharemagazines, Jan van Ahrens, about digital newspapers and magazines in hotels and holiday flats. E-papers are becoming increasingly popular – in the hotel industry, too, the trend is moving… Continue Reading →
Digitalization in the hotel industry is making further progress. This is also reflected in the guest communication: hosts are increasingly using digital guest directories, digital menus, infotainment TVs, Wi-Fi solutions and hotel newspapers in the form of e-papers. Because since the Corona crisis, the need for contactless alternatives to personal service has been rising sharply… Continue Reading →
A bed, a bathroom and a roof over their heads – that alone is certainly no longer enough for guests during their stay in a hotel. As the guests’ expectations are rising, so are the demands on hosts. Some hoteliers already stand out from the competition with exceptional service and happy guests – but how… Continue Reading →
The Corona crisis is not over yet and the hotel industry is eagerly awaiting the day when hotels and restaurants are allowed to welcome leisure guests again. The protection of guests and staff is the number one priority, without exceptions. Therefore, meeting the applicable hygiene regulations is an important precondition for reopening. Contactless, digital services… Continue Reading →
No question, 2020 was challenging, full of ups and downs. The hotel industry and catering trade in particular will have to deal with the effects of the Corona pandemic for a long time to come. Demands for contactless services, guest care at a distance and new hygiene regulations have presented many hosts with major challenges… Continue Reading →
Four years ago, we launched our hospitality blog in order to support you even better as hosts and hoteliers. We would like to share our knowledge with you, inform you about current topics in the hotel industry and give you exciting insights into digital guest communication and digitalisation in the hotel industry. For our 100th… Continue Reading →
In our section “5 questions to …”, employees of Guestfriend, customers, partners or industry experts give insights into their work and business. Suzann Heinemann, managing director and sustainability expert at GreenSign tells us what role sustainability certificates play in the hotel industry and whether it is possible to act environmentally friendly despite COVID-19. How do… Continue Reading →
Contactless camping is becoming more and more popular, not only in times of Corona. Sleeping in tents, caravans and mobile homes enables freedom-loving campers to enjoy a self-determined holiday. Modern service is also a decisive factor for campers when choosing a campsite – from the facilities to personal assistance on site. We give advice on… Continue Reading →