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              Industry Insights Hospitality Hotel & Resorts

              Boost Guest Loyalty with PMS Data

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              The Secret to Enhancing Hotel Guest Experience (It's All in the Data)

              Want to know what separates average hotel stays from unforgettable ones? It’s personalization. According to a 2024 McKinsey report, 71% of consumers expect personalized service—and 76% get frustrated when they don’t get it. (stax.com)

              If your hotel isn’t using your PMS (Property Management System) and guest data to personalize the experience, you’re leaving satisfaction—and revenue—on the table.

              Want More Repeat Guests? Start with Personalized Service

              Modern travelers expect more than a clean room and a friendly smile. They want relevance. Recognition. The feeling of "this hotel gets me."

              By tapping into the power of your PMS and the guest data it stores, you can:

              • Know your guests' favorite room or pillow type
              • Offer custom perks like late checkout or local dining recommendations
              • Deliver marketing that speaks directly to what they love

              3 PMS Features That Unlock VIP Service (Automatically)

              1. Smart Guest Profiles: Track preferences, habits, and past stays.
              2. Triggered Communication: Send automated messages and personalized offers at the perfect time.
              3. Loyalty Syncing: Reward behaviors you want to encourage—automatically.

              Hotels using these features have reported up to 33% more repeat bookings.

              5 Guest Satisfaction Strategies the Top Hotels Use (That You Can Steal)

              Top-performing hotels don’t leave satisfaction to chance. Here’s how they use PMS data to delight:

              1. Real-Time Feedback: Catch complaints early and fix them before checkout.
              2. Custom Offers Based on Behavior: Promote spa treatments to guests who booked them last time. Offer wine tastings to couples.
              3. Efficiency That Feels Like Magic: Staff more during peak times. Automate check-in. Reduce wait times.
              4. Smarter Upsells: Personalized upselling converts 43% better than generic offers. (thynk.cloud)
              5. Review Monitoring with AI: Know how your guests feel in real time—and act fast.

              [CASE STUDY] How LuxStay Increased Guest Satisfaction by 25%

              LuxStay, a boutique hotel group, used data analytics and PMS integrations to supercharge guest satisfaction and boost profits.

              What They Did:

              • Connected PMS, CRM, and guest survey tools
              • Sent personalized pre-arrival emails and welcome messages
              • Automated housekeeping based on guest schedules

              The Results:

              • +25% Guest Satisfaction Scores
              • +40% Team Efficiency (less time on manual tasks)
              • +15% Revenue from targeted upsells

              If they can do it, you can too.

              How to Turn PMS Data into Five-Star Service Moments

              Hotels that wow consistently use data to connect the dots. Here's how:

              • Front Desk Wins: Greet repeat guests by name. Offer their favorite floor.
              • Housekeeping Precision: Clean when guests are out. Offer extras they love.
              • Dining That's Personal:
              Recommend dishes based on dietary preferences from past visits.

              When you activate your PMS like this, every guest feels like a VIP.

              Use Amenities to Impress—Without Guessing

              Your amenities can delight—or disappoint. Want to be sure you're offering the right ones? Let data guide you:

              • Track usage to see what guests actually use
              • Offer in-room tech guests crave (voice controls, streaming, smart lights)
              • Customize welcome gifts: toys for kids, champagne for couples

              According to Canary Technologies, 45% of guests now expect on-demand entertainment in-room. (blog.hotelogix.com)

              Expert Insight: Why Your Software Partner Matters More Than Ever

              "Hotels don’t need to build tech from scratch to achieve world-class guest personalization—they need the right tools, fully optimized, and backed by a partner who understands hospitality. What we often see is that many properties use only a fraction of what their PMS or POS can do. When we guide our clients to connect guest data points—across check-in, housekeeping, dining, and even billing—the impact on guest satisfaction and operational efficiency is immediate."

              — Joanna Pritchard, Regional director of support services EMEA

              We help hotels make the most of the tools they already own. It’s not about buying more—it’s about using better.

              Final Thoughts: Want Loyalty? Start with Data

              You don’t have to guess what makes your guests happy. You already have the answers—in your data. The best hotels use their PMS not just to operate... but to elevate.

              Bottom Line: Personalization powered by smart systems = more satisfaction, more loyalty, and more revenue.

              The question isn’t if you should personalize your service—it’s how fast you can start.

               

              Boost Guest Loyalty with PMS Data


              References

              1. McKinsey & Company (2024) – "The state of tourism and hospitality 2024" (stax.com)
              2. Oracle (2024) – "Guest Engagement and Merchandising Capabilities Now Available in Oracle OPERA Cloud Hospitality Platform" (hftp.org)
              3. Revinate (2024) – "2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report" (thynk.cloud)
              4. Canary Technologies (2024) – "70+ Hotel Statistics You Need to Know in 2025" (blog.hotelogix.com)
              5. Deloitte (2024) – "The annual report on consumer loyalty expectations and preferences"
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