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 →
Reopening in the hotel industry: How hotels kick off with digital services (2/2)
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 →
Guestfriend 2020 – Our review of the past year
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 →
100. Blog post: We answer the most frequently asked questions about Guestfriend
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 →
Green hotels and their sustainability certification – “5 questions to” Suzann Heinemann, Managing Director of GreenSign
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 →
BYOD vs. stationary tablets – The guests’ own smartphone wins
Smartphones are the travel companions par excellence! Whether for private or professional reasons: travellers use all channels such as e-mail, telephone, messenger, social media & Co. mobile and actively plan their vacation with their smartphone. A life without smartphones, tablets and fast internet is hardly imaginable. Good conditions for hoteliers who use the smartphones of… Continue Reading →
3, 2, 1 – Hotel App!
Guests expect more and more service and technology. For hoteliers, digital guest care has therefore become a modern standard. In order to observe this standard, there are many tools such as an online editor for their own hotel newspaper, an info channel and not to forget: the digital guest directory. It informs, communicates and sells,… Continue Reading →
Corona and hygiene in hotels: Benefits of the Digital Guest Directory
The Coronavirus presents the hotel and catering industry with major challenges. There’s a vast range of new rules, regulations and requirements that hotels, holiday homes, apartments and campsites must follow in order to resume business. Make sure to collect information from trusted sources and associations, because the regulations and rules differ from state to state… Continue Reading →