The LoungeUp blog

For many years now, the hotel industry has been faced with downsizing, which inevitably leads to overloaded operational teams and, ultimately, higher staff turnover. Technology, however, can counter many of these problems and improve the day-to-day lives of employees.

The dematerialised check-in offers many advantages for both guests and hoteliers, and has gained renewed interest in this period of distancing as it avoids queuing at reception and reduces physical contact. And above all, it speeds up administrative procedures!

The definition of a 'perfect' guest experience has changed in recent years. When breakfast in the room and sunbeds by the pool were enough, this is clearly no longer the case. Guests expect a special experience: a personal welcome, personal recommendations...

A mobile key is the digital version of the room key. Its dematerialised version on the smartphone simplifies the guest experience, while easing the workload of hotel staff in their daily work. But it still needs to be well integrated into the overall guest experience to offer a smooth journey. Tip n°① ...

A virtual key is the smartphone version of the key or pass found in most hotels. Its mobile version facilitates the guest journey and optimises reception. Here are 8 advantages for the customer and the hotel to dematerialize the room keys on the smartphone of the guests...

Instant messaging applications play a crucial role in our lives. They are used on a daily basis to communicate with our loved ones, allowing us to keep in touch while physically separated. The COVID-19 crisis has led to an increase in the use of these applications (with 45% of the world's population using them).