Journal

The Importance of…being called the right name!

In my last working place, as a delight factor for our customers, we had a welcome message with their last name appearing on the bedroom TV screen, once they had checked-in: "Welcome to our hotel Mrs. Powell" Brilliant idea, what could go wrong? One day a couple of...
Internal or Outsourced?

Internal or Outsourced?

in-house vs. hiring-out for training Would you like training that really delivers? Would you like to be able to measure the extent of benefits you can receive through outsourced or internal training? You must have a look at this: Outsourcing skills and...

10 Things you should never do during a checkin (Part 1)

10 Things you should never do during a checkin (Part 1)

Don’t judge a book by its cover = the opinion of someone or something cannot be formed solely by seeing what’s on the surface. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it doesn’t go this way in real life! The guests of your hotel will never say: <I had a...

10 Things you should never do during a checkin (Part 2)

10 Things you should never do during a checkin (Part 2)

If you missed Part 1 you can read it here 6) Turn your back on guests Turn one's back on = ignore (someone) by turning away from them.  When you turn your back on someone, you’re silently stating you are not interested in that person. “That’s definitely...

5 Ideas to reopen your business safely

5 Ideas to reopen your business safely

Your reopening date is getting closer! You have waited an entire year for this moment, worked hard to get to this point, fought to stay motivated! ... The last steps are making sure you take all the necessary safety precautions, and train your staff accordingly, so...

Don’t win arguments by losing customers!

Don’t win arguments by losing customers!

Have you ever noticed how arguments with your customers never go anywhere? Even when the customers are in error, trying to prove them wrong at all costs won’t make them admit they made a mistake, and be on your side. In fact you will get quite the opposite result:...