Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Hotel employees have been trained to focus on "service", but is that enough?

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 21, 2024

In the highly competitive hospitality industry, the key to success often lies in consistently delivering guest experiences.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Elser Hotel & Residences, a new luxury residential tower in Downtown Miami with a full-service hotel program managed by Highgate , has added in-house wellness services by Pinecrest Wellness – Downtown. We continue to strive to develop new partnerships, amenities and unique offerings for our guests and residents.”

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What is hospitality training? Hospitality training is a comprehensive educational and practical program designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies required to excel in the hospitality industry. What are the objectives of hospitality training?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

The more staff you have to replace, the more money you have to spend on recruitment, and the more time you have to spend interviewing and training. This takes your attention away from your core management responsibilities—plus a continuous stream of new, untrained staff can lead to mistakes and poor guest service.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 10, 2023

Some topics have a broad-based theme, such as hospitality & guest service excellence, while others are very specific such as training tips, transient reservations sales, and hotel group and event sales.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 31, 2024

Thoughtfully put together by our marketing team, dives deep into the nuances of the guest experience, exploring its definition, journey, and the importance of enhancing it.   What is Guest Experience? It's the overall feeling, impression, and satisfaction a guest takes away from their stay.

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Horizon Hospitality

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Highlight Unique Skills While customer service, team management, and hospitality software proficiency are essential, showcasing unique skills can set you apart. Highlighting experience in luxury hotel management, high-end guest services, or fast-paced environments like resorts can show your ability to handle pressure and deliver results.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 10, 2024

What is hotel training? Hotel training is a custom program designed to give a hotel team the knowledge and skills they need to operate and grow a hotel business. This makes training in hotel industry businesses absolutely key to your success. Quality hotel training makes your business stand out.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Front desk is responsible not only for handling the transactions between the hotel and the guests but also in creating an experience that guests will remember fondly. Not following the standards expected by the guest can result in losing revenue and bad reviews.

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AHLEI

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Responding to a quickly growing segment of the traveling population, the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has revised Elements of Service: Serving Guests with Disabilities , an online training program that teaches hospitality professionals how to provide superior guest service to guests with physical disabilities.

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating this intricate process demands a keen understanding of both the art and science behind exceptional guest service. It encompasses tasks such as front office operations, housekeeping, food and beverage services, maintenance, sales, marketing and financial management.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I have always been a huge fan of articles written by Alan Young, CEO of Puzzle Partner, but I was super happy to read his most recent article entitled Has the ‘New’ Service Culture Become the ‘No’ Service Culture? How much formal training have you put your staff through on these subjects? In this publication.

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Les Roches

JULY 18, 2023

When we’re at a hotel, resort or other hospitality venue, we often say we expect good customer service. This is vital in the hospitality industry where customers are the lifeblood of the business and, if you want a career in hospitality management , you’ll need to understand customer service. What is customer service?

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 6, 2024

This shift requires a comprehensive approach integrating cost control, strategic marketing, and top-notch guest services. Optimizing ancillary revenue streams: To diversify your revenue sources, consider enhancing offerings in food and beverage, spa services, and event hosting. Read Also: What is Dynamic Pricing in Hotels?

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Add to this the fact that 78% of people rank great quality service above all else when selecting a hotel, and you have to face up to the task of providing outstanding staff training and leading a strong team. In this blog post, we discuss how to apply hotel staff training programs in a way that benefits your entire organisation.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 26, 2024

It helps everyone stay on the same page, ensuring guests feel welcome and well cared for. By keeping everyone connected, the hotel can provide better service and ensure that guests have a great experience during their stay.  This helps keep guests happy and encourages them to return. 

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Service that Sells

JANUARY 30, 2023

Mistake #2: Skimping on Training At restaurant training is a process, not an event. Recognize employees by training and re-training them monthly, daily — even hourly, customizing your approach to suit every greeter, server, bartender, busser, cook and dishwasher. Your staff is your most important resource.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Creating a guest-centric hotel isn't just about smiling at guests when they walk through the door; it's a philosophy that shapes every interaction, service, and amenity your hotel offers. The goal is simple - make every guest feel special from when they start booking to when they check out (and even beyond).

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Hospitality Net

MAY 29, 2024

Being a provider of training in the topic areas of hospitality, sales, and guest service excellence, my eyes are always drawn to any headline with the words “personalized” or “guest hospitality” in it.

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Les Roches

JUNE 7, 2023

For most hospitality businesses, the customer service experience is everything. In this highly competitive industry, delivering an exceptional customer service experience is not just good practice but crucial for long-term success. For careers in hospitality , understanding the customer service experience is essential.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The hotel star rating system is a method around the world to give travelers insight into a hotel’s amenities, service level, and overall quality. Generally, a one-star rating speaks to basic room amenities and limited services, while a five-star rating indicates luxurious accommodations and superior service.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The hotel star rating system is a method around the world to give travelers insight into a hotel’s amenities, service level, and overall quality. Generally, a one-star rating speaks to basic room amenities and limited services, while a five-star rating indicates luxurious accommodations and superior service.

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Hotel Owner

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As general manager he now heads a 31-strong team at the 84-room Somerset Hotel, and his main responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the hotel operations including guest services, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, catering, as well as recruitment and training.

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Larry Mogelonsky

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This is doubly true for budget, limited service, midscale or other categories where ‘heads in beds’ is the sole objective. Yes, there are always the budget and midscale properties that are pure-play hotels – heads in beds and a very limited selection of services and amenities beyond that.

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AHLEI

OCTOBER 1, 2019

That’s a market you want to be a part of, and if you’re going to attract travelers in that segment, your employees need to know how to confidently and effectively serve guests with disabilities. Elements of Service training builds confidence. People feel much more confident and comfortable after the training,” said Slatin.

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Service that Sells

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Whether you’re training someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for a while or is just starting out, many employees may be unsure of what to expect. At the beginning of orientation, tell employees what the training objectives are for orientation. Online learning management systems improve consistency in training.

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The development programme is designed to give ambitious heads of departments within the RBH portfolio of over 50 hotels an opportunity to fast-track into senior roles with the right training.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

These platforms provide travelers with insights into the services, amenities, and experiences hotels offer, making them pivotal in the decision-making process for accommodations.  Booking.com : This site allows users to book their stays and leave reviews, giving prospective guests a real-time look at the quality of hotel services.

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 11, 2023

His main responsibilities include overseeing guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, and managing cost control. She will assist with staff rotas, training, and with supervising the bar, restaurant, and kitchen departments. Joe Devassy joins as general manager and will oversee a 36-strong team at the 73-bed hotel.

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Hotel Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A recent report by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has detailed new upgrades in apprenticeship schemes that intend to support a steady, well-trained workforce to address the fall-out from both Brexit and the pandemic. The end of business rates relief could directly impact the viability of apprenticeships.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Specifically, at Walt Disney World, they taught me not only the value of, but how and when to execute guest service recovery. This situational based training removed the ambiguity and empowered us all to do things because it was the right thing to do. This could the be right way to address a lost and scared child.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 5, 2023

He said that his company has been aggressive in implementing training innovations as well as tech solutions to promote recruiting as well as retaining associates. Other participants agreed on the importance of training and engaging the “whole person” in staffing and service decisions.

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Revenue Hub

JUNE 27, 2024

If a guest has made a specific request during their turndown service, this should be noted and accommodated moving forward without the guest asking again. For example, if a guest reveals their preferred name at check-in and later, a housekeeping agent drops off extra towels, they should be greeted by their preferred name.

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Smart Brief Hospitality

MARCH 10, 2024

As the pandemic slowed travel to a halt and changed both the frequency and the ways in which we travel, the hospitality industry was forced to implement technological innovations with offerings such as no-contact guest services. One example is how the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the use of no- and low-contact systems and applications.

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hotel inventory management is the process of efficiently overseeing and optimizing a hotel’s available resources including rooms, services and facilities, to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. Food and Beverage: Restaurants, bars and room service are vital revenue streams. Firstly, What is Hotel Inventory Management?

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eZee Absolute

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here are ten of the best hotel improvement ideas for operations at your hotel— Staff Training and Development Well-trained and motivated staff members are the heart and soul of a hotel’s operations. You can schedule housekeeping services based on guest arrivals, departures, and special requests.

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