May 2024
Integration between Zaplox Mobile Key App and Maestro PMS Check-in/-out platform is driving guest convenience and mobile engagement.
At the end of 2023, the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center launched the Zaplox Mobile Key App with Maestro PMS Web Check-in. The joint solutions empower guests with seamless mobile check-in/-out, mobile key access and digital hotel information. Since the launch, the hotel has seen impressive adoption rates with guests and staff expressing their liking for the new digital complement.
“The results so far have been amazing,” said Maggie Hendrix, Front Office Manager at the Texas A&M Hotel and CC. “At check-in/check-out, especially during football season, the lobby can get very busy with everyone arriving at the same time. Since implementing a digital complement the flow is much smoother. Also, throughout the morning we can see how many guests have opted for mobile check-in. Based on this, we can adjust labor hours for later shifts, sometimes reducing the hours with more than one shift a day.”
Guest comments express their appreciation for the streamlined process, saying they are enjoying the ease of checking in and out via their mobile devices and using mobile keys for simplified room access. Listening to the needs of today’s tech-savvy guests is a top priority for the hotel’s management company, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels.
“The improved ease of the guest flow and more seamless operations is one thing but it’s more so about guest preference. Nowadays, travellers expect contactless solutions for check-in and keyless entry. When choosing a partner to introduce such solutions, the relationship and integration between Zaplox and Maestro were the deciding factors. Their combined solution is smooth, easy, and clean, without any complicated steps that may discourage guests from embracing it.” says Rikki Boparai, Senior Vice President of Operations at Benchmark, Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle.
To date, the hotel has already achieved approximately 25% mobile usage. However, with ongoing efforts to optimise pre-arrival communications to guests, the expectation is for this number to grow even further.
Mobile Services in High Demand
According to the 2023 Customer Engagement Technology Study, 65% of travelers said that mobile check-in/-out is important to them when selecting a hotel, and 61% said they would use their mobile device as a room key if offered. With that number growing steadily, 100% of hotel operators say they currently offer or plan to offer Mobile Check-in/-out and Mobile Key as standard guest services this year, according to the 2023 Lodging Technology Study.
“Maestro PMS has been enabling hotel guests to self-serve from their mobile phones, tablets and desktops for many years,” said Maestro President Warren Dehan. “Together with Zaplox, we are delivering real-time, mobile guest engagement that is enabling Texas A&M Hotel and CC guests to customize their experiences the way they want.”
“Our WebPRO pre-check in, coupled with Zaplox Mobile Key App gives guests the ability to bypass the front desk and zip straight to their rooms,” Dehan said. “Likewise, our mobile check out solution – which allows guests to view a real-time folio, continue to charge items, settle to the credit card on file, and receive an automated email of the paid folio – also eliminates front desk congestion and takes the mobile guest journey full circle. We are delighted that Texas A&M Hotel and CC is achieving such great success with our joint solutions that are taking day-to-day operational pressures off staff and management and delivering uncompromising guest experiences with efficient staffing levels.”
Tess Mattisson, President & CEO of Zaplox, continues: “Implementing a digital guest solution is one thing. The real success lies in designing a digital experience that guests actually use and appreciate. The synergy of a hotel that understands its guests and their needs, and flexible solutions that can be coupled to meet these needs has once again proven to be the key recipe for a successful launch. We’re truly happy to support Texas A&M Hotel and CC through our strong combined solution with Maestro.”
For more information, please contact:
Tess Mattisson, President & CEO, Zaplox
Email: tess.mattisson@zaplox.com
Phone: +46 70 690 78 00
Maestro contact: Barb Worcester, PRpro
Email: barbw@prproconsulting.com
Phone: (440) 930-5770
About Zaplox
Zaplox is a trusted provider of digital guest solutions for the hospitality industry. Its SaaS platform is designed to enhance the guest experience, offering a comprehensive suite of services, including self-service check in and mobile keys. Zaplox platform is a valuable complement to hospitality, supporting hotel chains, resorts, and casinos in EMEA, North America, and APAC to provide a seamless digital experience for their guests. Founded in 2010 in Lund, Sweden, Zaplox has established itself as a leading innovator in the industry, enabling its customers to provide their guests with the best possible experience from the time of reservation to departure. The company is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. For more information, please visit www.zaplox.com.
About Maestro
Maestro is the preferred cloud hosted or on-premises All-In-One Web PMS solution for independent hotels, luxury resorts, conference centers, vacation rentals, and multi-property groups. Maestro’s PCI certified and EMV ready enterprise system offers 20+ integrated modules on a single database including touchless and mobile apps to increase engagement, drive direct bookings, centralize operations; all while enabling a unified & seamless guest journey from booking to checkout and everything in between. For over 45 years Maestro’s Diamond Plus Service has provided unparalleled 24/7 support and education services to keep hospitality groups thriving and productive. Click here for more information on Maestro PMS. Click here to get your free PMS Buying guide.
