Why it matters:
Superbude, a lifestyle hotel brand, had introduced a self-check-in system that allowed guests to complete their check-in prior to arrival via a link in the pre-stay email, speeding up the on-site process. How-ever, usage of this system was low, particularly among OTA guests. Only direct bookers made frequent use of it, resulting in a consistently low adoption rate of around 20–30%.
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OTA platforms often don’t allow proper placement of links – such as for pre-check-in – which limited the available options. One piece of guest data, however, was almost always available: the mobile phone number.