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Exploring the world of guest services: from definitions to job descriptions

Les Roches

Photo Credit Main Image: fizkes/iStock via Getty Images The post Exploring the world of guest services: from definitions to job descriptions appeared first on Les Roches. They need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, should be able to multitask, maintain composure under pressure and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

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What Triggers Hotelier's Anxiety?

Hotelogix

And what can one expect from guests who have confirmed reservations and yet been denied a room? Departments such as front desk and housekeeping, kitchen, and service, need to clearly and effectively communicate with each other at all times. Well, a vitriolic review is inevitable, is it not? Your online ratings and reviews!

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Best hotel booking apps: Guide for independent hotels

SiteMinder

Cheapest hotel app There’s really no definitive ‘cheapest’ hotel app, since budget hotels and affordable accommodations can be found on all apps. However, unique channels like Airbnb, Mr and Mrs Smith , or Lastminute.com can also provide strong reservation and revenue opportunities.

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How to Maximize Black Friday Bookings

Revenue Hub

Your frontline staff will be the ones dealing with the increased volume, so they definitely need to know what’s happening. Make sure packages and/or discounts are set up correctly in your reservation system and that front desk and housekeeping staff know about any special prep for package bookings.

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Some Upsell Revenue is Better Than Others

Revenue Hub

The original transaction covers the real estate and operational costs of the room reservation. Any room product that can be sold over the original reservation is nearly 100% profit. Since these room attributes are, by definition, room product, ABS upsells are basically pure profit and pure NOI (net operating income).

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What is a hostel, and how does it compare to Airbnbs and hotels?

MEWS

Similarly, the best thing about hostels is that you can usually find a bed (oftentimes hostels even reserve some beds for walk-ins). In terms of Airbnb and Hotels, this may not always be the case because some Airbnb hosts don’t have immediate reservations available, so you have to wait for your reservation to be confirmed.

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Product vs service: unveiling key differences

Les Roches

Definition of product Let’s start by e­stablishing a shared understanding of the te­rm ‘product’ in a business context. Definition of service As above, it’s also important to have a clear unde­rstanding of what defines a service­. They lack physical substance.