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Q&A: HFTP’s Frank Wolfe on technological innovation in the hospitality industry

Smart Brief Hospitality

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. Another big game changer, over the last decade, is the automation of operational and accounting processes.

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Maximizing Total Profitability: Transitioning from RevPAR to RevPAG

Revenue Hub

Limitations of RevPAR While RevPAR provides a useful snapshot of room revenue, it doesn’t account for other revenue streams such as dining, spa services, or recreational activities. As the industry evolves, there’s a need for a more holistic metric that considers the total guest spend.

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A guide to hotel departments, operational areas and building functions

SiteMinder

Customer service is the main purpose of these roles, so the department must be designed in a way that allows for easy and comfortable customer interaction. As the main guest service department in a hotel, front office functions include: Answering phones. Greeting guests upon arrival. Checking guests in.

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Customer service experience and how to excel in this key area

Les Roches

Food and beverage service roles such as bartenders, waiters, hosts, and hotel bar and restaurant hosts. Concierge and guest services roles that provide assistance and personalized recommendations, arrange transportation, make reservations, and source local information.