Is WhatsApp for Hotel Guest Communication Worth It?
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Is WhatsApp for Hotel Guest Communication Worth It?

WhatsApp is a valuable guest communication tool for hotels looking to connect with guests across different journey stages. It’s best used for casual, timely messages and works alongside email and SMS. In this guide, you’ll find use cases, pricing de...

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by Johanna Bernuy
28 August 2025BookboostMobile Marketing
Is WhatsApp for Hotel Guest Communication Worth It?
Conversion-First Design: What Every Hotel Website Must Fix in 2025
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Conversion-First Design: What Every Hotel Website Must Fix in 2025

In today’s highly competitive hospitality market, a hotel’s website is far more than a digital brochure. It is a key sales tool, brand ambassador, and often the first impression a guest has of your property.

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by Anna Belash
26 May 2025ExelyMobile Marketing
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How to Turn Last-Minute Demand into Direct Bookings
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How to Turn Last-Minute Demand into Direct Bookings

As a self-confessed whimsical traveler, I tend to save “the best” of the planning process for last—the hotel booking. I usually secure flights and key activities in advance, but more often than not, I book accommodation just days before departure—or...

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Lead Content Manager at GuestCentric
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by Melissa Rodrigues
12 May 2025GuestCentric SystemsMobile Marketing
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How Mobile Booking Gives Independent Hotels a Competitive Edge
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How Mobile Booking Gives Independent Hotels a Competitive Edge

The way travelers book hotels is changing, and mobile is leading the way. More than ever, guests are turning to their smartphones to research, compare, and secure reservations. According to GuestCentric (2024), more than 50% of hotel bookings are no...

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GuestCentric Co-Founder & VP of North America Operations
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by Filipe Machaz
28 March 2025GuestCentric SystemsMobile Marketing
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First booking with an OTA? The next one should be yours
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First booking with an OTA? The next one should be yours

As a hotel or resort operator, you’ve likely been pricked by the double-edged sword of online travel agencies (OTAs). Although they garner attention for your property and bring in first-time guests, they’re also costly—both financially and in terms ...

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by Ellen Wilkinson
21 March 2025Attractions.ioMobile Marketing
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Shiji Distribution Solutions empowers S Hotels & Resorts with WeChat booking engine, enhancing guest experience and reach

Shiji proudly announces the successful implementation of a WeChat booking engine for S Hotels & Resorts’ SAii hotel brand, marking a significant leap forward in guest convenience and accessibility. S Hotels & Resorts is a fast-growing luxury hotel g...

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Shiji Distribution Solutions empowers S Hotels & Resorts with WeChat booking engine, enhancing guest experience and reach29 July 2024ShijiMobile Marketing
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