Telephony systems are used in many industries, including hospitality, to provide communication between staff and guests, as well as to manage front desk operations and guest services. In the hospitality industry, telephony systems may include features such as voicemail, call routing, and automated attendants, as well as integration with property management systems and other hotel systems.
Telephony systems are an important aspect of the hospitality industry, as it allows guests to contact the hotel for assistance, reservations, and check-in, it also allows the hotel staff to communicate with each other, and also with the guests. Good communication is key to providing a positive guest experience and to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel.
Telephony refers to the technology and systems used for communication via telephone. This includes traditional landline telephone systems as well as more modern IP-based telephone systems. Some examples of telephony systems include:
This is the traditional telephone network that uses copper wires to transmit analog voice signals.
A PBX is a telephone system used within an organization that allows internal communication and provides connections to the PSTN.
VoIP is a technology that allows voice communication to be sent over the internet, rather than traditional telephone networks.
An IP-PBX is a telephone system that uses IP to connect internal phones and provide connections to the PSTN and/or VoIP.
Cloud-based phone systems are hosted on remote servers and are accessed via the internet, rather than being installed on-premises
Unified communication (UC) systems integrate different communication methods, such as voice, video, instant messaging, and presence, into a single platform.
Daily, hotels receive a significant volume of calls from various sources including guests seeking to make reservations, event planners, and current guests making inquiries. As a result, it is critical that these call volumes are managed efficiently. Voice over IP (VOIP) provides a number of features to ensure that each call is answered.