The Straiv Blog

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Seit dem 1. Januar 2025 entfällt die Meldepflicht für Gäste mit deutscher Staatsangehörigkeit in Hotels und anderen Beherbergungsbetrieben in Deutschland. Lies hier, was das für dich bedeutet – und warum ein Meldeschein weiterhin sinnvoll sein kann.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.