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[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias="case-study"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Flora by Crossroads Hotel’s Journey to Discovering Qikinn© Solutions to Boost Direct Bookings [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="8216" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_shadow_3d"][vc_column_text]Flora by Crossroads Hotel is an oasis in the midst of the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. The surrounding lush greenery inspired its hip and contemporary interior style.  Each room is equipped with International amenities plus a 5-star quality mattress, along with the finest bed linen and pillows that promises comfort and a relaxing stay whether you are traveling solo or as a family.  With its strategic location, you can take a short walk to reach the Malaysian iconic landmarks, the KL Tower and the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC). There are also a number of nearby options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.  In addition, the hotel has easy access to the…

[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias="case-study"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text="How Grand Barakah Hotel in Malaysia Increased Direct Booking Conversion with Qikinn© Solution" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal"][vc_single_image image="8182" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_shadow_3d"][vc_column_text]Grand Barakah Hotel presents the ultimate in affordability and Muslim-friendliness in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Formerly known as De Palma Hotel Ampang, it offers 204 beautifully-designed rooms and 32 exceptional suites which are ideal for business travelers and families.  The hotel’s superb location makes business and shopping centers easily accessible giving the guests the best of what Kuala Lumpur has to offer.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text="THE CHALLENGE" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal"][vc_single_image image="8184" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_shadow_3d"][vc_column_text]Having just rebranded, the priority was to urgently launch a new website reflective of the hotel’s new trademark and identity to jumpstart their marketing efforts. The General Manager, En Ardzmarn Ardziz  also mentioned the need for a solution so that…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERbW_nv2oWk" align="center" css=".vc_custom_1611892673520{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="MyRoomPass" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%230090c7" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text] Introducing our latest initiative: MyRoomPass Ubicomp has expanded its customer base globally in the last many years. This has been made possible with the investment that UBICOMP has been making in its new Qikinn© technologies as well as the business network which has been built up over the last twenty-five years by its founders. At the same time, Ubicomp also is the holding company for its other subsidiaries including UbiQ Global Solutions which focuses on the distribution of PMS solutions in the Asean region. MyRoomPass is the latest initiative developed by Ubicomp on the Qikinn© platform to help hotels post Covid! A little snippet about: MyRoomPass Hotels need to have a new means in distributing rooms during difficult times. People are…

[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias="boost-sales"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] 4 TIPS TO BOOST HOTEL SALES Boosting hotel sales is no easy task, hotels will need to re-think strategically on how they would like to increase their sales post-covid. The number of hotels closing for business is increasing day by day, indicating not only loss of business but also loss of jobs. Your action plan should reflect your commitment towards guest experience while emphasizing on the number of bookings coming in at a given time. If you are walking down the hallway of your hotels and realizing that many rooms are empty and many floors are closed, then it is a sign of a failing business plan. Only with additional revenue on hand are you able to provide your guest with the service they expect as well as…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4469" img_size="1000 x 400" alignment="center" el_class="full-img"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Covid-19 and the impact on the Travel Industry" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%230090c7" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1611897266032{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}"]From the desk of UbiQ's Managing Director, Mr Harbans Singh: Covid-19 and the impact on the Travel Industry... The world is slowly shutting down… one country after another. Nothing of this magnitude has been seen before all due to one little influenza virus which spreads rapidly and kills. However, the more serious impact of this pandemic will be as follows; a. The world economies are going to be disrupted due to this. Many countries will move into recession which will be a double whammy considering that many people who are daily waged have lost the means to earn a living and support their families. b. The travel segment will be affected…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ_VrpYsfXE" align="right" css=".vc_custom_1611898877885{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Hotels, are your sales affected from the recent Wuhan Virus? Here's a good read for you..." font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%230090c7" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1611899120271{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}"]From the desk of UbiQ's Managing Director, Mr Harbans Singh: Hotel Occupancies Affected by the Wuhan Virus!! "Most hotels have become too dependent on OTA's for business and in the process, lost the connection to the Guest. So during such a crisis, hotels which have not taken the trouble to build their own Guest relationships, will be losing out in terms of occupancies. Engaging the Guest and building loyalty is key in long term stability for hotel occupancies which help overcome such crisis situations. We recognise that hotels need technological help and that's why we built Qikinn - a Single seamless and easy to…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4265" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_custom_heading text="4th Christmas Party for underprivileged kids in Cabuyao" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%230090c7" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1611899750432{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1611899861872{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}"] On the 17th of December, we successfully hosted our 4th Christmas Party in Cabuyao for underprivileged kids. Here are some pictures to capture this wonderful and memorable moment. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! For more information on other blogs, kindly visit https://www.ubiqglobal.com/blogs/ [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width="3" grid_id="vc_gid:1611899911579-877df126-47ee-10" include="4265,4266,4267,4268,4269,4270,4271,4272,4273,4274"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="2437" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] 5 Benefits of Booking Directly with Hotel Just a quick tip - booking directly with a hotel rather than through an online travel agency (OTA) is always the better option. The benefits that come with booking through the hotel website far outweigh any "savings" you think you may be getting when booking with any online travel agency. Below are 5 reasons WHY you should book directly with the Hotel. Benefit #1 Better Deals While most people think they’re getting an amazing deal on a hotel with an OTA (booking.com, Agoda, Expedia or etc.), these sites are actually not “discount sites.” Rate parity agreements between hotels and OTAs dictate that the price shown for a specific room must be the same no matter where it is sold -…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vum3l09ii74" css=".vc_custom_1611905001719{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Qikinn© Applications Suite on an Exclusive Interview with Mr. Harbans Singh" font_container="tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%230090c7" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]HIS MSC will promote the Qikinn© Applications Suite to hotels in Thailand and neighbouring countries. The Qikinn© Application Suite has been designed to help hotels connect to their guests, deliver a unique guest experience and earn guest recognition and loyalty. Right from being able to book a room easily, perform mobile check-in and check-out with paperless front desks to a personal guest engagement portal, the Qikinn© application suite enables hotels to achieve higher business operational efficiency and build guest loyalty. For more information on other blogs, kindly visit https://www.ubiqglobal.com/blogs/ Qikinn Applications Suite [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1611904636741{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;border-top-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}"] Follow us…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5855" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] 4 WAYS TO DRIVE HOTEL DIRECT BOOKINGS ONLINE Great varieties with competitive price are always the privilege claimed by OTAs. Even many hoteliers would opt for this easy way, to rely on OTAs for online room sales without realizing the fact that the business has been slowly taken over by OTAs. One statistics published by HeBS disclosed the alarming ratio of guest preference when comes to online room bookings. Between hotel direct bookings and OTAs, the amount of guests who prefer to book with OTAs rose drastically from 15% (2007) to 40% (2015). For independent hotels, it is even worse as only 25% of guests would book through the hotel website whilst the rest 75% would opt for OTAs. To reduce the risk associated with OTAs,…