The travel metasearch engine KAYAK opted for the Mexican Caribbean to open its first two hotel-laboratories outside the United States. They are located in Playa del Carmen, called KAYAK Luna and KAYAK Sol and will begin operations on December 13.
As at the KAYAK Miami Beach hotel, which opened in April, it will continue to refine its hosting software.
With technological implementations, the company explained, guests are offered numerous innovations during their stay, such as self check-in and the opportunity to interact directly with the hotel staff through an application, which is necessary to leave a mark of each step and every wish. The objective is to find communicating vessels between design, hospitality and technology to generate comprehensive experiences for travelers.
Life House, a hotel management and software company, is the metasearch’s strategic partner and who will take over the operation of the properties. “We are reinventing the hotel operation and the guest experience through technology. Adding more hotels to our offer accelerates our learning. The KAYAK team has some of the brightest minds in the business, it’s fun to bring our technology into the hospitality experience, ”explained the CEO of the firm that belongs to Booking Holdings, Steve Hafner.
Each hotel has its own design, appearance and personality. KAYAK Luna, for example, is based on nightlife, away from the concept of crowds, and KAYAK Sol is inspired by the energy of the day, for those people who are looking for photography to share on their social networks. properties are one block away, guests will be able to access the services of both. “Playa del Carmen is an extremely popular vacation destination and the perfect place to establish our first international hotels. We are inspired by the destination and want to offer an innovative design experience, ”said KAYAK’s Country Manager in Mexico, Lise Vive.
Reference-www.eleconomista.com.mx