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

Smart Brief Hospitality

Because of this, hospitality companies quickly rallied to add mobile check-in and room keys, guest communications via text messaging, AI-powered concierge services, specialized and automated cleaning, and more. Part of the automation is the capability to capitalize on big data to note trends and communicate with customers.

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Transforming the Hotel Guest Experience in the Experience Economy

Revenue Hub

In this reimagined scenario, the hotel takes on multiple roles for the guest: it becomes a caretaker, a comfort provider, and a concierge, all rolled into one. Social Experiences : Encourage guests to share their experiences online and within the hotel community. Local Immersion : Modern travelers often seek authentic experiences.

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What are good customer service skills?

Les Roches

Understanding customer service skills Whether answering inquiries over the telephone or greeting guests in person, customer service skills are defined as those employed when communicating with consumers or clients. So the communication style you use with one customer might not be appropriate to use with another.

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Customer service experience and how to excel in this key area

Les Roches

It covers crucial topics such as effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, crisis management, and empathy. Communication skills SolStock/E+ via Getty Images Effective communication allows businesses to build rapport, empathize, and offer personalized solutions to customers.

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A guide to hotel departments, operational areas and building functions

SiteMinder

For hotels with concierge services, there should ideally be a separate space to avoid long queues and overcrowding. Front of house staff need to have easy and instant access to the hotel’s booking system as well as the internal communications system so that they can quickly resolve any queries that guests have. Reservations agent.

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Hotel tips to become a successful business

SiteMinder

Just look at the wide array of different workers a relatively standard, medium-sized hotel might employ: hotel managers, receptionists, admin staff, salespeople, maintenance workers, housekeepers, concierges, valets, bartenders, waitstaff, chefs, childcare workers and more. For example; room cleaning, maintenance tasks, communication.”

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