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Directful | AI Hotel Marketing and CRM
Pricing
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At a glance
- Best for
- Independent hotels, Hotel groups, Hospitality operations managers, Hotel marketing leads
- Key use cases
- Converting OTA Guests to Direct Bookers, Re-engaging Lapsed Guests, Automating In-Stay Communication, Improving Guest Profile Quality
- Integrations
- Cloudbeds, Jonas Chorum, Infor, Choice Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Official website
- Visit directful official website
How AI is used
Directful is a marketing platform and CRM designed for the hospitality industry. It helps hotels capture guest data and use AI to send personalized communications via SMS, email, and chat throughout the guest journey, from pre-stay to post-departure.
The software is built for hoteliers who want to manage guest relationships and reduce reliance on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). It supports tasks such as unmasking OTA guest data, analyzing travel patterns to predict when a guest may book again, and automating reputation management.
Buyers should confirm how the platform's predictive analytics align with their specific guest demographics and verify that their current Property Management System (PMS) is among the supported integrations.
Key Features
Guest Data Enrichment
Uses AI to fill gaps in guest profiles and unmask OTA booking data to support more complete customer views.
Predictive Travel Analytics
Analyzes travel patterns, demographics, and geographical factors to help predict booking times for past guests.
Automated Guest Messaging
Supports sending personalized SMS, email, and chat communications before, during, and after a guest's stay.
Hotel Chatbot
Automates responses to common guest inquiries such as WiFi passwords, parking, and check-in times.
Reputation Management
Helps hotels engage with guests to collect feedback and manage online reviews.
Guest Segmentation
Groups guests by behaviors and preferences to support targeted marketing campaigns.
Use Cases
Converting OTA Guests to Direct Bookers
Targeting guests who originally booked through third-party agencies with specialized offers to encourage direct bookings.
Re-engaging Lapsed Guests
Using predictive analytics to send timed SMS campaigns to past visitors when they may be likely to travel again.
Automating In-Stay Communication
Sending SMS announcements about hotel events, spa discounts, or service updates to in-house guests.
Improving Guest Profile Quality
Applying AI to incomplete guest data to support the accuracy of marketing segments.
Integrations
- Cloudbeds
- Jonas Chorum
- Infor
- Choice Hotels
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- Hilton
- Radisson Hotel Group
- Marriott
- BestWestern Hotels & Resorts
- Hyatt
FAQ
Does Directful integrate with existing hotel systems?
- Yes, it is designed to connect with various PMS platforms, booking engines, and CRMs, including Cloudbeds, Infor, and major global hotel brands.
How does Directful help reduce OTA fees?
- The platform identifies guests who booked through OTAs and targets them with personalized SMS and email offers to encourage direct booking.
What is OTA data unmasking?
- It is a process where Directful uses AI to fill in missing guest information from OTA bookings, which may increase guest profile completion by up to 40%.
Can the chatbot handle specific guest questions?
- Yes, it is designed to answer routine questions regarding WiFi passwords, parking, check-in/out times, and room readiness.
Source category: Marketing
Source subcategory: CRM
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