IKFT Solutions for Hotels
kid first audits, Verifications
& consultancy
Practical, measurable services for 3★ / 4★ / 5★ hotels: remote verification, video assessments, IKFT Verified audits, family dining reviews and managed programs
Guided by the past, looking toward the future of family travel.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
International Kids Friendly Travel, IKFT, focuses on the child centered dimension of hospitality quality. We don’t duplicate your internal QC; we overlay it with an evidence based kids & accessibility lens. Our reviews turn insights into operational checklists, concise executive summaries, and independent recognition that leaders can use to prioritize investment and measure impact. Looking ahead, IKFT is building continuous assurance: hybrid human + AI evaluations and transparent, machine readable updates that keep family standards current all year.
If you already operate an internal quality program, IKFT is designed to integrate with those processes rather than replace them. We provide a specialist child and accessibility focused overlay that aligns with your existing review rhythm and operational responsibilities. Our goal is to minimize disruption, accelerate implementation, and offer a credible, independent credential reflecting children’s needs and families’ expectations.
Each IKFT review is conducted by professionals who understand both hospitality operations and family psychology. Our reviewers observe how spaces feel, how teams communicate, and how families experience welcome; because hospitality quality is ultimately created by people, not only procedures.
Do you think your hotel qualifies for the IKFT Recognized™ badge? Our preliminary online assessment is 100% free. No hidden fees.
Our Clients
IKFT services are built for the senior leaders accountable for guest experience, reputation and revenue: General Managers and Hotel Directors who need operational clarity; VPs of Operations and Regional Managers who require scalable quality systems across portfolios; Hotel Group CEOs and Boards seeking governance ready recognition; Property Owners and Investors who want measurable asset uplift; and Heads of Marketing and Revenue who need verified marketing assets that convert family bookings. If you are a procurement lead or local partner, contact us.
How IKFT can support a hotel
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It helps highlight services and spaces that families may value and use more.
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It reduces repeated questions about rooms and services.
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It helps management see priorities more easily.
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It organizes kids, dining, play, and accessibility details in one place.
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It is a cost efficient way to present family information clearly and consistently.
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It supports a simple, gradual improvement plan.
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It reflects both the practical and human aspects of the stay, including communication.
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It shows a visible, dated commitment to families and inclusion.
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It fits existing operations without adding heavy work.
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It offers a calm, independent recognition families understand.
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It gives families clearer information before booking.
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It provides a neutral outside view of the hotel’s offer.
SERVICES
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IKFT Recognized
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Independent, evaluation based on public and verifiable information. Our analysts review your digital footprint (official website, OTA listings, imagery, guest feedback) to understand how your property presents to families.
What you receive:
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Eligibility for listing in the IKFT Directory
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Digital badge (Bronze / Silver / Gold) with usage guidance
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Public Appeals Process to correct factual inaccuracies (free)
Focus areas covered (desk-based):
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Room practicality & sleep comfort
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Family dining presentation (menu clarity, seating signals)
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Accessibility information clarity
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Play / recreation / rest elements
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Human interaction & atmosphere signals in reviews
Scope note:
Recognized™ is remote and evidence-based; it does not verify onsite practice. (Onsite confirmation is available via Verified.)
IKFT Remote Assessed
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A flexible, remote enhancement available only to hotels in the Recognized pathway. This optional service deepens the public review through structured calls, live video, or additional desk checks offering more context while staying fully remote. It remains part of the Recognized model and is not a Verified prerequisite.
What you receive:
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Expanded checklist mapped to Kidspecs™ with live observations
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Prioritized improvement roadmap (Quick / Medium / Long term)
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Executive summary highlighting strengths and next actions
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Optional fact checking of selected accessibility or family service claims
Why choose Hybrid:
It adds credibility and insight within the Recognized tier, giving management practical direction and helping fine tune communication with families, all without any onsite visit.
IKFT Verified - Onsite
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Our flagship in person evaluation, available only to IKFT Recognized hotels. A trained auditor performs an anonymous onsite review covering 250+ IKFT Kidspecs™ to verify real world family suitability. We confirm what families encounter from arrival flow and room layout to dining practicality, accessibility usability, and the human atmosphere.
What you receive:
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Full Onsite Evaluation Report with photos, scorecard, and management summary
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IKFT Verified™ ribbon badge with unique ID / QR reference
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Remediation plan and post audit debrief with senior management
Modules within Verified:
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Accessibility & Inclusion Check: practical onsite verification of published accessibility information (routes, rooms, sensory elements, staff readiness).
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Family Dining Review: onsite assessment of kids’ menu, allergen handling, and family seating experience, plus short staff training notes.
Impact:
A transparent, independently verified credential that supports marketing, OTA visibility, and long term family trust.
Additional Specialized Services
IKFT Advisory & Group Programs
Strategic consultancy for new openings, refurbishments, and multi property groups. These services complement Recognized™ and Verified™ by guiding hotels from design stage to portfolio governance.
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Pre-Opening & Facility Consultancy: planning support for architects and operational leads to embed kid first principles early — family floor layouts, child appropriate procurement, and pre launch readiness playbooks.
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Managed Programs for Hotel Groups: subscription based recurring checks, quarterly KPI reports, and annual onsite renewals across portfolios to maintain consistent family standards.
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Portfolio level KPI dashboard and highlight reports
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Early trend analysis and actionable insights.
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Continuous verification and governance oversight
For groups, IKFT functions as a kids first overlay to corporate QA, helping maintain visibility, consistency, and improvement across all markets.
The Future of Trust (2026 Preview)
The Future of Trust in Family Hospitality.
IKFT Performance Intelligence™ is an upcoming subscription program available only to hotels that already hold an IKFT badge.
It combines AI-assisted analysis of family related guest feedback with trend dashboards that highlight what families appreciate most and where they see room for improvement.
Verified hotels may also choose to add a blockchain based Proof of Existence stamp, confirming the authenticity of their IKFT Verified report and adding an extra layer of transparency for partners and OTAs.
Participating properties will receive quarterly Family Experience Insight Reports summarizing patterns, progress, and indicative ROI signals drawn from available data. Results are descriptive, intended to enhance transparency, and based solely on information available at the time of processing.
The IKFT Kids Factsheet™ will provide a clear, one page summary of the key family-related features identified during IKFT reviews. Each Factsheet is designed to give families practical, easy-to-read information about what a hotel offers; from room configuration and play areas to accessibility and dining options.
These summaries are generated directly from verified data collected during IKFT assessments and are intended to help parents make more informed decisions.
Participation is optional and available only to hotels that have already achieved IKFT Recognized™ or IKFT Verified™ status. Factsheets are informative, not promotional, and all content is based on the information available at the time of review.
Our aim is to make verified information more transparent for families while helping hotels clearly communicate their family friendly strengths.
At Its Heart!
Even experienced managers rarely see the full human atmosphere created by their teams.
IKFT reveals how families actually feel, how staff behavior shapes trust, and how genuine hospitality turns stays into memories.
IKFT fills that gap.
Through independent observation, we reveal how guests actually feel and how staff behaviors translate into family comfort, trust, and satisfaction. Our assessments help management identify true excellence on the floor and fairly recognize employees who genuinely deliver outstanding family service supporting internal promotion and career development decisions.
At its heart, International Kids Friendly Travel believes family travel is a human experience. Buildings and policies matter, but what children remember most are people the smiles, patience, and understanding that turn a stay into a memory.
Did you do the utmost for your little guests & the un-little ones who travel with them?
Prove it!
IKFT provides independent evaluation and advisory services under written agreement.
Verified recognition requires an onsite audit. Hybrid remote reviews apply only to the Recognized level.
IKFT does not perform licensed medical, legal, or engineering services.