The guest experience manager

Best Practices and up to the minute news on Customer Experience Management and Service Excellence

Best Practices and up to the minute news on Customer Experience Management and Service Excellence

Raising the Bar on Raising Menu Prices: Do’s and Don’ts

Raising the Bar on Raising Menu Prices: Do’s and Don’ts

Ten tips for handling tariff-related price hikes with transparency and grace.

7 Ways to Get Young Workers Smiling, Speaking, and Serving with Confidence

7 Ways to Get Young Workers Smiling, Speaking, and Serving with Confidence

Gen Zers want to socialize with guests – they just need help figuring out how

What a Smile is Really Worth in Hospitality

What a Smile is Really Worth in Hospitality

A new study shows that guests who receive a warm smile are significantly happier and far more likely to return. For hotels and restaurants, it’s a reminder that the smallest gestures can have the biggest impact.

Empathy Training for Staff: Teach Employees to Read Between the Lines

Empathy Training for Staff: Teach Employees to Read Between the Lines

Guests don’t always say what they need—but they almost always show it. Here’s how hotels and restaurants are training staff to spot the signs and respond with care.

What Guests Actually Want From Hotel Apps Now

What Guests Actually Want From Hotel Apps Now

New data shows bells and whistles don’t wow hotel guests. They want digital tools that actually make their stay easier, and they’ll come back to the brands that deliver them.

Is Your Digital Check-in Making Guests Feel Unwelcome?

Is Your Digital Check-in Making Guests Feel Unwelcome?

How to balance the convenience of self-service with warm hospitality.

NYC’s Safe Hotels Act Sets New Rules for Safety and Labor

NYC’s Safe Hotels Act Sets New Rules for Safety and Labor

New hotel regulations kick in this month, setting a national benchmark for worker protection and guest security.

Follow 5 Teacher Training Tips to Form a Guest Safety Plan

Follow 5 Teacher Training Tips to Form a Guest Safety Plan

Prepare for the unthinkable with security training techniques used by schoolteachers like me.

Keep Your Bathrooms Accessible: 3 Tips for Giving Disabled Guests a Comfortable Stay

Keep Your Bathrooms Accessible: 3 Tips for Giving Disabled Guests a Comfortable Stay

U.S. travelers with disabilities make about 81 million trips in a year. Make yourself appealing to them.

The New Hotel Amenity Is Adventure

The New Hotel Amenity Is Adventure

Follow 6 simple steps to build unforgettable guest experiences.

Oracle Sets the Stage for Hotels, Placing a Spotlight on Technology

Oracle Sets the Stage for Hotels, Placing a Spotlight on Technology

GEM Journal speaks with Oracle Hospitality Senior Director Luis Weir about his vision for the industry’s future.

Conducting Exit Interviews (And Why You Should)

Conducting Exit Interviews (And Why You Should)

Make the most out of a bad thing by digging deep into why employees are leaving.

Style That Serves: Transforming Restaurant Wear into a Statement of Success

Style That Serves: Transforming Restaurant Wear into a Statement of Success

Considering a uniform makeover? Balance brand identity with personal flair to boost confidence – and service.

How Virtual Concierges and Chatbots Can Help You Offer a More Personalized Guest Experience

How Virtual Concierges and Chatbots Can Help You Offer a More Personalized Guest Experience

Virtual concierge and chatbot technology offer an immensely helpful way to answer questions, solve issues and learn more about your guests and their preferences.

Dish Up Standout Desserts That Bring Guests Back

Dish Up Standout Desserts That Bring Guests Back

Every meal deserves a sweet ending – boost revenue with desserts that wow.

Map These Customer Journey Touchpoints to Improve the Guest Experience

Map These Customer Journey Touchpoints to Improve the Guest Experience

Creating a visual map of your brand’s customer journey reveals strengths and weaknesses that your organization can pinpoint to create a better customer experience.

10 Core Values To Live by From Service to C-Suite

10 Core Values To Live by From Service to C-Suite

Excellence begins at the top. When upper management leads by example, they set the standard for the entire organization.

How Open Kitchens Create a Better Restaurant Experience

How Open Kitchens Create a Better Restaurant Experience

Guests want more than just great food – they want transparency, entertainment, and a connection to the culinary process. Open kitchens deliver all of that, improving both perception and overall satisfaction.

Behind the Bar: How to Avoid Guests’ Top 5 Pet Peeves

Behind the Bar: How to Avoid Guests’ Top 5 Pet Peeves

While most patrons will never notice the work that goes into their bar experience, they will notice if something’s off.

How to Win Over Guests with Allergies and Dietary Needs

How to Win Over Guests with Allergies and Dietary Needs

Beyond gluten-free menus – innovative ways to create memorable experiences for guests with special food requirements