Best Practices

Proven Strategies for AI Success

Learn from the playbook of top-performing hotels. These strategies have been tested and proven to drive results.

Quick Wins (Start Here)

Set Up Instant Responses

Configure automated responses for the top 10 most common guest inquiries

1 hour
Immediate 50% reduction in response time

Add Booking Links

Include direct booking links in all AI responses about availability

30 minutes
15-25% increase in direct bookings

Enable WhatsApp

Activate WhatsApp Business and connect it to your AI system

2 hours
Access to 2+ billion WhatsApp users

Guest Communication

Respond Within 30 Seconds

High ImpactLow Effort

Studies show 67% of guests expect responses within 30 seconds on digital channels. Set up instant AI responses for common inquiries.

Use Guest's Preferred Language

High ImpactMedium Effort

Automatically detect and respond in the guest's language. Offer multilingual support for international markets.

Maintain Brand Voice Consistency

Medium ImpactMedium Effort

Train your AI to match your hotel's tone and personality across all channels. Create voice guidelines and test regularly.

Seamless Human Handoff

High ImpactLow Effort

Define clear escalation triggers and ensure smooth transitions when human intervention is needed.

Booking Optimization

Real-Time Availability Display

High ImpactMedium Effort

Show live room availability and pricing to create urgency and reduce booking abandonment.

Proactive Upselling

Medium ImpactLow Effort

Suggest room upgrades, amenities, and packages based on guest preferences and booking history.

Abandoned Booking Recovery

High ImpactLow Effort

Automatically follow up with guests who started but didn't complete bookings within 24 hours.

Mobile-First Booking Flow

High ImpactHigh Effort

Optimize the booking process for mobile devices where 70% of travel searches happen.

Channel Management

WhatsApp Business Integration

High ImpactMedium Effort

Set up WhatsApp Business API for high-engagement guest communication, especially for international markets.

Instagram Direct Message Automation

Medium ImpactLow Effort

Capture booking inquiries from Instagram DMs and convert social engagement into revenue.

Website Chat Optimization

Medium ImpactLow Effort

Position chat widgets strategically and use proactive messaging based on user behavior.

Cross-Channel Consistency

High ImpactMedium Effort

Ensure the same AI personality and capabilities across all channels for a unified guest experience.

Guest Experience

Pre-Arrival Engagement

Medium ImpactLow Effort

Send personalized pre-arrival messages with local recommendations and check-in instructions.

During-Stay Support

High ImpactLow Effort

Provide 24/7 support for room service, amenity requests, and local information during the guest's stay.

Post-Stay Follow-Up

Medium ImpactLow Effort

Automate review requests and future booking incentives within 24 hours of checkout.

Personalization at Scale

High ImpactHigh Effort

Use guest data to provide personalized recommendations and remember preferences for future stays.

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