New Research Shows 81 Percent of Consumers Want Experience Recommendations from Their Hotels
NEW YORK - ALICE, the hotel operations platform that empowers operational excellence and meaningful guest experiences, today released new research that found a sweeping majority (81 percent) of consumers would like to receive local experience and hotel upgrade recommendations from their hotels.
The "Hotels' Digital Divide" report, commissioned by ALICE and conducted by third-party research firm YouGov, highlights the shifting expectations of modern hotel guests, as well as travelers' technology preferences and the role that technology plays in providing more personalized travel experiences.
Revitalizing a Hotel's Best Resource: The Concierge In order to meet evolving guest expectations, hotels should equip their concierge with the most up-to-date information about nearby attractions and cultural experiences. Of the guests that want to receive recommendations from their hotels, more than one in four (27 percent) want dining recommendations for nearby restaurants, and more than one in five (21 percent) want to receive experience or room/service upgrade recommendations.
Travelers are most interested in experiences such as:
Technological Integration is Key Not all guests are interested in the latest emerging technologies - as more than half of consumers (56 percent) said they did not want to interact with robots during their stay, however, 52 percent did express interest in touring hotels in AR or VR. Consumers also conveyed a demand for improved in-room technology, and the research found that this was a leading priority for modern guests. In fact, they're willing to give up other amenities in exchange for it, such as:
In addition, more than two in five of those who want hotels to better match their home life (43 percent) list in-room technology to integrate with their personal devices among their top three wishes. However, not all guests are alike - and it's important for hotels to provide travelers with multiple options to make service requests. The research found that among those who want to use either their personal or a hotel-provided smart device:
Creating a Home Away from Home: Where Personalization and Hospitality Collide While guests are seeking new and unique experiences during their travels, the research also revealed that consumers seek lodging experiences that feature a level of comfort that's close to their home lives - from additional blankets in-room to the ability to select bedding and more. Top amenities of interest to those looking for a "more like home" experience include:
"The digital revolution is at the forefront of the hotel industry - but not all guests need to be wowed by the latest and greatest technology like robots at the front desk," said Alex Shashou, Co-Founder and President of ALICE. "Hotels should focus on providing both technologies and recommendations that can be used to elevate their staff's ability to provide hospitality - not replace it. When designing optimal guest experiences, hoteliers must find balance between providing new, unique experiences coupled with the feeling of a home away from home. Above all, hotels must center their services around choice."
The full report is available at https://www.aliceplatform.com/hubfs/ALICE-Hotels-Digital-Divide.pdf.
Research Methodology ALICE commissioned YouGov — a third party, professional research and consulting organization — to poll the views of 1,207 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between January 3-4, 2019. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (aged 18+).
ALICE is the leading all-in-one hospitality operations platform that enables hotel staff to do their most impactful work. Task management, real-time communication, and operational analytics reduce the complexity and chaos of hotel operations providing the transparency and flexibility needed to run efficiently. Founded in 2013, ALICE works with more than 2,500 hotels and tens of thousands of hotel staff across many of the world's leading brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Graduate Hotels, and Grupo Posadas. ALICE won 7 HotelTechAwards in 2022: winner of Best Concierge Software & Best Housekeeping Software; finalist for its Guest Messaging, Maintenance, and Staff Collaboration Tools; Top 10 People's Choice; and Top 10 Best Places to Work in Hotel Technology for the fifth straight year. https://www.aliceplatform.com/.
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