Les Roches

JUNE 7, 2023

For most hospitality businesses, the customer service experience is everything. It creates value that directly impacts the business, from building customer loyalty to generating enthusiastic reviews and repeat business. For careers in hospitality , understanding the customer service experience is essential.

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 2, 2023

This is where robust strategies to enhance guest communication come in handy. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Guest communications have seen a significant transformation recently. Due to the pandemic, businesses increased the number of communication channels/platforms, adding an average of 3.5

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Revenue Hub

MAY 16, 2023

As a hotelier, it is important to prioritise pre-arrival communication with your guests. Pre-arrival communication can also help you to anticipate and address any concerns or issues your guests may have, making their stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible. What channels of communication can you use in your pre-arrival communication?‍

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Les Roches

MAY 19, 2023

In the restaurant industry, customer service is integral to operations. Whether you are a career changer or want to move up the ranks, being able to demonstrate excellent restaurant customer service skills is essential for success in the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2020

Restaurants that smartly capitalize on texting communication best practices should enjoy boosts across the board—in more repeat customers, better service and a more intelligent (and faster) delivery for internal staff communications. Timing Is Everything.

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Les Roches

MAY 22, 2023

Effective customer communication management plays a vital part in a business’s success, from attracting prospective customers, moving them along the customer journey, and retaining them as loyal advocates. What is customer communication management (CCM)? What does a customer communication manager do?

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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.

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Les Roches

DECEMBER 26, 2022

It’s more than just having a great product, it’s ensuring that you provide an excellent customer service experience. Customers are at the very heart of hospitality, making excellence in customer service an even more important focus in the hospitality industry. Wondering “what is excellence in customer service?”

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Les Roches

JULY 18, 2023

Communication is one of the most important skills in both your personal and professional life and is essential in hospitality. Impactful communication allows us to work better with others, ensures guests get the help they need and boosts our ability to relate to those around us, which is useful in every walk of life.

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Metasphere

AUGUST 11, 2023

These profiles encompass preferences, booking history, feedback, and other relevant information. By understanding guest preferences and behaviors, hotels can deliver highly personalized experiences , such as personalized recommendations, room preferences, and tailored services.

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InnQuest

MARCH 2, 2023

Hotel management is a complex and challenging task requiring business acumen and customer service skills. This includes everything from online booking systems and inventory management to customer relationship management tools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With a virtual queuing system, notifications can be sent directly to the customer’s device to inform them of status updates, including unexpected reservation changes or the amount of time remaining until they’ll be seated. Reasonably, not knowing how long something is going to take causes unease for waiting patrons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Giving workers mobile communication tools increases retention in several ways: Empowers workers by giving them access to real-time communication to help them perform their jobs better. Gives front-of-house teams the resources to provide better customer service. ” Digital Communication Can Increase Customer Loyalty.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 7, 2023

HOTEL Chatbots for hotels are automated virtual assistants designed to provide efficient and personalized customer service for guests. These AI-powered bots can, without [costly] human intervention, handle various tasks and inquiries, enhancing the guest experience and streamlining communication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world. The Need for Advanced Networking in Modern Restaurants Today's restaurants face many challenges that impact their ability to provide exceptional service and maintain operational efficiency.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using customer relationship management (CRM) systems to gather and store information about guests can also help hotel owners and managers get a clearer view of what type of guests visit their hotel. Elevate your staff’s customer service skills A guest-centric hotel doesn’t only value VIP and executive guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

According to Gartner , scheduling software is among the tools that have the most impact on service-based businesses worldwide. In fact, when customer service workers feel the systems or tools they use simplify their day-to-day work, their productivity can increase by up to 20 percent. Improve Communication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It might be a simple miscommunication, where the person taking the order misheard the customer’s special request. Maybe there was a breakdown in communication somewhere along the internal meal preparation process. Digital tools make the communication easier and more accurate. Implement software. Clarify and verify.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's crucial to make this process as seamless and informative as possible. Clear communication, easy navigation on websites, and responsive customer service can make a significant difference. This includes recognizing repeat guests, remembering their preferences, and customizing services accordingly.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Customer service training. Customize this overview to fit your restaurant’s onboarding timeline. For after-hours questions, tell trainees to communicate with their mentors via your restaurant's team communication tool to help staff maintain a work-life balance. Be thorough in your communication.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 10, 2024

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Three Ways Artificial Intelligence Elevates the Guest Experience in Hospitality #1 Enhanced Communication and Engagement One of the significant impacts of AI in hospitality is its ability to transform communication between hotels and guests. appeared first on Revenue Hub.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Present-day hotel chatbots can assist guests with a range of services, including reservation bookings, room service orders, local activity recommendations, and information about nearby attractions. This data can be harnessed to refine marketing strategies, optimize service offerings, and boost overall operational efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. This rarely happens on its own.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For instance, the front desk focuses on guest check-ins and customer service, while housekeeping deals with the cleanliness and readiness of rooms. The Negative Impacts of Silos Communication Breakdowns: Silos can lead to significant communication gaps.

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Les Roches

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Catering to the needs of guests and ensuring their satisfaction is a fundamental aspect of running a successful hospitality business and achieving customer excellence. In this article, we delve into the world of guest services, exploring what they are, their significance and how they differ from customer service in the hospitality industry.

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InnQuest

MARCH 1, 2023

This is where robust strategies to enhance guest communication come in handy. Guest communications have seen a significant transformation recently. Due to the pandemic, businesses increased the number of communication channels/platforms, adding an average of 3.5 What is guest communication in the hotel industry?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

First, they typically store significant customer and employee data, including names, addresses, and credit card information. Cybercriminals use a variety of tactics to target restaurants, including: Phishing attacks : Phishing attacks involve sending fraudulent emails or messages to trick employees into providing sensitive information.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Improved Guest Communication and Experience Before connecting Welcome Pickups via SiteMinder, Axel Hotels faced challenges in guest communication, especially regarding essential trip information. Guests often failed to provide essential trip information, such as flight numbers and arrival times.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This training covers a wide range of areas including customer service, communication, problem-solving, and operational management. To develop effective interpersonal communication skills for better interaction with guests and team members. To enhance cross-departmental communication, ensuring a seamless guest experience.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Clean, clutter-free website interfaces should offer enough information to answer guests’ questions without overwhelming them. A hotel prioritizing an inclusive design captures a wider audience and communicates a socially responsible stance that attracts new guests.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Thanks to all the information at your fingertips, making the switch doesn’t have to be so hard. Support and Customer Service How responsive and effective is your current provider's support? Find out about each provider’s customer service and support so you know if they can be counted on to resolve issues quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2020

The hospitality industry faces a unique challenge, where they have to enforce these new health and safety measures while keeping the customer experience elevated. Practice Even Better Customer Service. Encourage your employees to practice excellent customer service. Communicate Health and Safety Measures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Improving Communication with Customers With inflation increasing at record levels, it will be critical for QSR brands to easily relate the costs of materials, sourcing, and labor to customers clearly and concisely. However, it is not through fully automating kitchens and customer service positions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

million restaurant workers worldwide, have largely gone overlooked and ignored, which can clearly be seen by the lack of tools they have to effectively communicate and perform their jobs at the highest level. This kind of customer service can only happen if employees feel fulfilled, happy, valued, important at work.

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Les Roches

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Keeping everyone informed about ship operations and changes means that communication is vital. Customer service: handling passenger issues and gathering feedback to improve onboard hospitality Why become a cruise director? Communication Communication is one of the most important interpersonal skills.

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To get the best reviews and returning customers, go above and beyond to provide them with a welcoming atmosphere, comfort, and convenience. Customer service is an important factor that distinguishes firms in the current highly competitive marketplace. Effective Communication. Why Prioritise Guest Experience?

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Revenue Hub

APRIL 4, 2024

With an expected increase in direct bookings in 2024, hotels increasingly seek more direct communication and personalized experiences with guests. AI-driven solutions can help streamline operations, personalize guest experiences, and improve customer service.

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