The Straiv Blog

Discover how Straiv and keyBoy fully automate online check-in without retrofitting your locks. From digital registration to codes via WhatsApp, save 40 hours a week and offer guests maximum flexibility upon arrival.

Straiv Appoints Regis Asseman as CPTO to Power AI-Driven Hotel Experiences and Fuel Expansion across Europe

Straiv and Shiji have entered into a strategic partnership to enable fully automated and seamless digital guest journeys for the international hospitality industry through the technical integration of their systems.

Straiv is entering its next growth phase with a new brand identity. In this interview, CEO Alexander Haußmann explains what the new brand stands for – and how the idea of a “smooth stay” has become a core promise for hoteliers, teams and guests.

All-in-one or best-of-breed? Choosing the right software is a key challenge in hotel digitalisation. In this interview, Straiv founder and CEO Alexander Haußmann shares valuable insights to support your decision.

Straiv celebrates 10 years as a leading provider of digital guest journey solutions for hotels. More than 3,400 hotels worldwide trust the Stuttgart-based SaaS company.

Long lines and piles of paper at the front desk? It doesn't have to be this way. Discover how a simple counter tablet relieves your team, cuts wait times in half, and keeps the check-in digital yet personal.

As of January 1, 2025, guests with German citizenship are no longer required to complete a registration form when staying in hotels in Germany. Find out here what this means for you — and why using a registration form can still make sense.

Whether a boutique hotel, business hotel or resort: automated check-in eases daily operations amid rising costs and staff shortages. This guide outlines suitable automation options – from fully automated to traditional – for every type of hotel.

Why traditional check-in is becoming an economic risk and how you can secure your competitiveness now with innovative self-service concepts.

Technology isn’t just about enhancing the guest experience — it should primarily take pressure off you and your team.

Learn how to use the hotel kiosk as a strategic financial tool to simultaneously reduce your operating costs and increase your revenue per guest through deep PMS integration and automated 24/7 Upselling.

Discover how the collaboration between Straiv and KIOSK Embedded Systems creates a technologically secure and operationally smooth solution for the hotel industry through state-of-the-art cloud architecture and seamless PMS integration.

Hotel Software has become an indispensable part of modern hotel operations—but a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work here. In this blog, you’ll learn which hotel software is best suited for independently run hotels.

More and more hotels are moving away from the traditional front desk and adopting automated concepts. This article explores the underlying technology, the guest journey, and the pros and cons, while highlighting the impact on the guest experience.

Digitalisation is essential for modern hotels but often causes uncertainty among employees. This article explains the roots of these fears and how managers can address them effectively.

All-in-one or best-of-breed? In this interview, H24 Hotels explain why an all-in-one system failed their real-world test and why they chose a setup built on specialised providers instead.

Digital hotel processes make day-to-day operations more efficient, but technology also raises questions. This article clearly explains terms like API, interfaces and integrations using everyday examples.

Why passive directories fail: An interactive Digital Concierge uses AI and smart integrations to effectively relieve your staff. It quiets front desk phones by resolving guest inquiries automatically before they ever reach your team.

Find out why a purely passive digital guest directory often falls short, and how an interactive digital concierge, powered by an AI chatbot and smart integrations, can effectively take the strain off hotel staff.

Automate your communication and shorten wait times: An intelligent Digital Concierge ensures your phone stays quiet more often while guests find exactly what they need instantly.

Discover why a purely static digital guest directory often falls short and how an interactive digital concierge effectively relieves hotel staff through AI chatbots and smart integrations.

Optimize your guest service through strategic messaging and learn why WhatsApp is the key to maximizing attention and optimizing processes in your hotel.

The Straiv chatbot helps hotels overcome daily challenges such as staff shortages, rising guest expectations, and inefficient processes through personalised communication, 24/7 support, and seamless integration.

Modern guest messaging solutions enable hotels to automate communication, relieve staff, and deliver personalised experiences across the entire guest journey.

With targeted Upselling, you can turn untapped potential into real profits - this blog shows you how to optimize your processes and delight your guests.

Hotel upselling is more than just room upgrades. Discover how tailored comfort, dining, and service enhancements can elevate guest experiences while increasing revenue per guest.

Upselling is more than add-on sales. Learn how automated upselling addresses four key hotel challenges, from limited resources to untapped revenue potential.