Optimizing Hotel Websites for AI-Driven Search: Essential Tips for 2025
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Post Covid-19, it’s pretty clear that contactless technology is here to stay in the hotel industry, and there are many reasons why. In this article, we’re looking at ways guest experience can be improved thanks to the emergence of new technologies.
The traditional method of calling in to book a hotel room is no longer the go-to option for guests. In 2016, there was a 67% increase in people booking their stays online with mobile devices. As technology continues to advance, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, that number has likely increased more in recent years.
If guests experience any hiccups or delays during this first stage, they will look for another option. That’s why you need to stand out with a mobile first hotel website and booking engine that provides easy, one-stop booking and allows guests to see photos of available rooms and amenities.
No matter what device they use (phone, tablet, laptop), a mobile first, responsive website and booking engine makes the booking process identical. A modern booking engine will also enable you to offer automated payment features, special discounts and upselling capabilities.
Contactless check-in is another technology that has quickly gained momentum in the hotel industry, and here’s why. Guests no longer have to wait at the front desk to receive their room keys. In addition to contactless check-in methods, securing guest rooms with advanced safety measures is crucial. Upgrading doors with a magnetic lock for door can ensure both the safety of the guests and provide them with peace of mind during their stay. Not only does this enhance the security feature of the hotel, but it also aligns with the technology-driven expectations of modern travelers.
Guests should be able to enter the building and access their rooms via their mobile devices. This first interaction will help establish rapport with your guests and show that they made the right decision in choosing your hotel.
It functions similarly to an airline ticket, as guests can swipe into their rooms with a digital barcode or QR Code they acquired when they booked their stay. A stress-free check-in can change the entire tone of a visit, as it’s usually the part of the hotel experience that guests dread the most. Most guests just want to find their rooms and relax.
Self check-in also creates an easier workload for your front-desk staff, enabling them to give their undivided attention to guest problems. They can provide recommendations and have a more pleasant attitude during the busier times of the year when they otherwise would’ve been overwhelmed with many guests trying to check in all at once.
Once a guest has settled into their rooms, you need to take any and every opportunity to demonstrate your hotel’s high-tech amenities. The easiest way to impress your guests is by providing fast Wi-Fi throughout the building. According to polls, 70% of guests feel a secure internet connection is more important than other factors like parking and food options.
One of the primary reasons for this trend is the increased emphasis on virtual events in recent years, which requires faster internet and more modern digital communication tools like video conferencing. Your hotel needs to have these capabilities to keep up in the post-COVID world, where virtual business will remain a staple.
Other technologies around your hotel can further enhance the guest experience. A state-of-the-art HVAC system improves the building’s air quality and smell. Just make sure that your cooling and your heating maintenance routine includes regular servicing by professionals. Preventive maintenance is important because it ensures your HVAC system performs optimally. It can also extend the lifespan of your system.
Appropriate music in the lobby and other gathering areas contributes to a relaxing atmosphere. HD TVs, new bathroom supplies, gym/pool accessories, and other such details will go a long way toward creating a well-rounded guest experience.
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Getting feedback from guests is the only reliable way to identify your hotel’s weaknesses and improve upon them.
Traditional online reviews are still viable, but you should also create custom surveys that ask the right questions. This way, you’ll be able to get more straightforward and valuable criticisms than random complaints often seen in unscripted reviews.
Your website, social media, and mobile app all provide opportunities to gather organic and useful data from your guests. Interact with them and ask meaningful questions about their experiences. They will see that you take their feedback seriously and view your brand in a more positive light.
Hotels are meant to provide personalized experiences for their guests.
You might think technology makes things less personal and more robotic, but the reality is quite the opposite: Used right, technology enables you to create a more unique experience, as it provides more customization options and makes the booking and check-in process much easier.
You can set up an instant messaging platform to communicate and help guests solve problems in real-time, offering your customers a real human connection through technology.
Trust technology to improve your hotel’s operations. Focus on the little things, and technology will guide your business to new levels of success!
Cora Gold is the Editor-in-Chief of women's lifestyle magazine Revivalist.
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