Optimizing Digital Experiences
for RIU Hotels & Resorts

TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS | INNOVATION | BRAND INTEGRITY
About | Elevating Hospitality with Digital Precision

RIU Hotels & Resorts operates a global network of 100 hotels across 20 countries, serving 2.3 million guests in 2020 alone. As the 32nd largest hotel chain worldwide and a major player in Spain, RIU is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative technology solutions. The company’s dedication to improving each step of the customer journey is supported by a strong workforce of over 24,500 employees.

Challenge | Simplifying Online Booking

RIU Hotels & Resorts faced significant challenges with their online booking system. The user experience was fraught with difficulties, leading to customer frustration and abandoned reservations. Eduard Bonet, VP of Digital Business, aimed to transform the online interface to enhance usability and ensure seamless customer interactions. The primary goals were to reduce the time needed for situation analysis, address aggressive competition in the hospitality sector, and maintain security against potential online threats.

Solution | Implementing Acoustic Tealeaf for Enhanced Monitoring

To address these challenges, RIU adopted Acoustic Tealeaf's SaaS version for its capability to offer immediate insights and resolutions to website issues. The platform allowed RIU to implement event configuration, struggle analysis, and segmentation, enhancing the understanding and measurement of customer behaviors. This proactive approach enabled RIU to identify and address navigation obstacles, significantly improving the reservation pathway and overall user experience.

Implementation | Advanced Monitoring and Real-Time Insights

The implementation of Tealeaf by Acoustic facilitated significant advancements in RIU’s digital strategy. By configuring detailed event patterns and incorporating ad hoc metrics, RIU could pinpoint and quantify obstacles, allowing for timely and effective responses. This capability not only improved site functionality but also supported cross-departmental decision-making with robust data analysis.

Outcome | Enhanced Customer Interaction and Reduced Response Times

RIU's refined approach led to a 30% reduction in the need for situation analysis and a 50% decrease in response times to anomalies. These improvements stemmed from Tealeaf's intuitive design, which simplifies the detection of behavior patterns and speeds up the resolution process. Furthermore, the system's anomaly detection capabilities have been crucial in preventing fraud and enhancing the security and reliability of RIU's online services.

Conclusion | Streamlining Operations and Improving Conversions

With Tealeaf, RIU Hotels & Resorts has successfully transformed its online customer interaction, resulting in more efficient operational processes and improved conversion rates. The tool’s advanced analytics and real-time monitoring capabilities have enabled RIU to deliver a superior online booking experience, aligning with its goal of fostering customer loyalty and driving business growth.

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