Transforming Hospitality in Zanzibar: Ipos Cashless Solutions x Glownet
The hospitality industry in Zanzibar is evolving, and Ipos Cashless Solutions, in partnership with Glownet, is transforming how hotels and resorts operate. After years of supplying POS systems to hotels and venues across Tanzania, Ipos identified recurring challenges: slow guest service, revenue leakage through theft, and limited real-time reporting.
With Glownet, these gaps are now being filled. Unlocking faster service, secure payments, and powerful analytics for hotels and resorts.
“Service is higher, revenue is faster. The difference is clear.” Magembe Max Cheyo, CEO.
Solving Hospitality’s Biggest Challenges
Traditional POS systems created inefficiencies:
- Limited visibility into sales and guest behavior.
- Lost revenue from theft or manual errors.
- Revenue loss through theft or manual errors.
Glownet’s RFID cashless payment system changes this by allowing guests to top up their wristbands at check-in and spend seamlessly throughout their stay. The benefits are clear:
- Faster service with no need for multiple cashiers.
- Secure transactions, reducing theft and cash mismanagement.
- Real-time analytics with daily and monthly reporting at the click of a button.
Launching RFID Cashless at Kae Beach Resort
In June 2025, Ipos Cashless Solutions and Glownet began testing and training at Kae Beach Resort, a popular all-inclusive destination on Zanzibar’s East Coast. Full implementation went live on August 1st, 2025.
Guests now receive RFID wristbands at check-in, which instantly streamline:
- Guest identification across bars, restaurants, and resort facilities.
- Access control, ensuring only eligible guests enjoy all-inclusive benefits.
- Transactions during connectivity challenges, with Glownet working seamlessly offline during power or internet outages.
For Kae Beach Resort, the benefits are clear: seamless guest journeys, accurate reporting, and increased efficiency: all of which translate into higher revenue and stronger guest satisfaction.
A Partnership Driving Change Across Africa
In just a few months of collaboration, Ipos Cashless Solutions and Glownet have introduced RFID cashless payments to Zanzibar and Tanzania: a first for the region’s hospitality sector. This milestone is only the beginning.
Together, we’re reimagining how Africa manages payments, ticketing, and access control - bringing a new era of secure, data-driven, and guest-friendly hospitality.
👉 Ready to future-proof your resort or venue with cashless payment solutions? Get in touch with us today
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