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Reduction in workload for your front desk

Mobile platforms influence decision making

The movement towards mobile

In 2018, the number of peopleconnected to mobile services surpassed

8 billion.

How mobile devices are used throughout the travel experience

How guests want to engage with hotels on their smartphones

Mobile expectations during a guest's stay

Increasing guest loyalty via mobile devices

Advantages of mobile for hoteliers

of modern travellers consider their smartphoneto be their most important

travel companion.

76%

of travellers use video and photos posted by their friends as part of their travel research.

60%

of potential guests use peer-to-peer review sites to

influence their travel decisions.

81%

of travellers stated that they trust guest

reviews when it comes to booking a hotel.

68%

of travellers say that user-generated content, such as reviews, plays a

significant role in hotel choice.

45%of travellers were prepared to pay more for a hotel that

has higher review scores.

76%

of travellers say they are more likely to make a booking on mobile-friendly

websites.

65%

of travellers prefer to research and book accommodations on their mobile device.However, only 1/4 of properties currentlyhave a mobile-optimised website or app.

Travel activities preferred via apps

%53%

Searching for accommodation

52%Searching for

discounts or offers

50%Making a last

minute booking

48%Searching for things to do in destination

46%Booking things to do in destination

A mobile device as a door key is the next evolution of

the hotel key.

Many guests prefer technology over

human interactionat hotels.

Guests are happier at hotels that provide

connected technology experiences.

Guests travel with multiple devices and

expect connectivity at their accommodation.

The modern mobile traveller

See how today’s connected travellers are increasingly focused on mobile

technology and expect hotels to create a connected guest experience.

Since 2009, the number of leisure travellers using their mobile devices for travel has increased by more than

450%.

Ages of guests who shared a hotel experience on social media

33%26%

16%

35-54 55+18-34

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Sources: Dcsplus.net, Gsmaintelligence.com, Hospitalitytech.com, Hotelmanagement.net, Hotelnewsresource.com, Hubspot.net, Mitel.com, Openkey.co, Oracle.com, Phocuswright.com, Stayntouch.com, Tnooz.com, Trivago.com.

Increase in online bookings

Quick check-ins, check-outs

Improved staff efficiency

of guests want automated check-in and check-out via a mobile device.

73%of guests want to use their

mobile phone as a room key.

64%

Guest satisfaction drops by 50% with a 5-minute

wait at check-in.

80% 76% 72%

70%69% 62%

46%

Request info on nearbyactivities

Request extra items

Reserve table at restaurant outside the

hotel

Reserve table at hotel

restaurant

Order room service

Book spa treatments

Book activities

When guests post on social media about their hotel experience

18%47%

35%

After stay

Both

During stay

%

“

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53%

Faster paymentprocesses online

Complete room control to guests

Increase guest loyalty

Upsell techniques for non-room items

SHARE

31% 27% 14% 50% 37%

Inspiration Research Booking During travel

Post travel