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Customer service vs. customer support: what’s the difference?

Les Roches

While they are often used interchangeably, customer service and customer suppo rt differ in what they offer customers and how they assist them. What is customer service? Customer service refers to the interactions a business has with its customers.

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What are good customer service skills?

Les Roches

But when it comes to a hospitality career, there are numerous skills you’ll need, with perhaps the most important being customer service skills. But what are good customer service skills? Below, we share a few key techniques and capabilities the hospitality sector values. And how can you develop them?

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Today’s news in brief – 28/2/24

Hotel Owner

Switch Hospitality Management has appointed Kirstie Orton as the hotel manager of its flagship property, Park Regis Birmingham. Orton, with over 14 years of hospitality experience, previously served as head housekeeper at the hotel. Her promotion reflects her strong leadership and dedication to customer service.

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Hospitality training: Courses and programs for hotels

SiteMinder

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. This training covers a wide range of areas including customer service, communication, problem-solving, and operational management.

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4 Simple Ways to Automate Hotel Management Solutions

InnQuest

Streamline Daily Operations Automated hotel management solutions communicate and update users and hoteliers as and when rooms are reserved, helping guests make direct bookings via the hotel’s website, third-party portals, or RFP management solutions.

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Hotel and restaurant management career paths

Les Roches

Of course, these two roles aren’t the only options in hospitality management , and there’s a wide range of careers in this exciting area. Hotel and Restaurant Management involves planning, organizing, and controlling operations in the tourism industry. What is hotel and restaurant management?

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Diverse careers in hospitality and tourism: match your talents

Les Roches

There are various career pathways in hospitality and tourism, with different roles and levels of responsibility. Depending on the type of hospitality and tourism business, front-of-house roles typically require a combination of customer service and technical skills. What are back-of-house positions?