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
Joe wrote a new post on June 16, 2025
Ten tips for handling tariff-related price hikes with transparency and grace.
Joe wrote a new post on June 16, 2025
Gen Zers want to socialize with guests – they just need help figuring out how
Joe wrote a new post on June 16, 2025
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.
Joe wrote a new post on June 16, 2025
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.
Joe wrote a new post on June 16, 2025
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.
Joe wrote a new post on June 16, 2025
How to balance the convenience of self-service with warm hospitality.
Joe wrote a new post on June 8, 2025
New hotel regulations kick in this month, setting a national benchmark for worker protection and guest security.
Joe wrote a new post on June 8, 2025
Prepare for the unthinkable with security training techniques used by schoolteachers like me.
Joe wrote a new post on June 8, 2025
U.S. travelers with disabilities make about 81 million trips in a year. Make yourself appealing to them.
Joe wrote a new post on June 8, 2025
Follow 6 simple steps to build unforgettable guest experiences.
Joe wrote a new post on June 8, 2025
GEM Journal speaks with Oracle Hospitality Senior Director Luis Weir about his vision for the industry’s future.
Joe wrote a new post on June 1, 2025
Make the most out of a bad thing by digging deep into why employees are leaving.
Joe wrote a new post on June 1, 2025
Considering a uniform makeover? Balance brand identity with personal flair to boost confidence – and service.
Joe wrote a new post on June 1, 2025
Virtual concierge and chatbot technology offer an immensely helpful way to answer questions, solve issues and learn more about your guests and their preferences.
Joe wrote a new post on June 1, 2025
Every meal deserves a sweet ending – boost revenue with desserts that wow.
Joe wrote a new post on June 1, 2025
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.
Joe wrote a new post on May 23, 2025
Excellence begins at the top. When upper management leads by example, they set the standard for the entire organization.
Joe wrote a new post on May 23, 2025
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.
Joe wrote a new post on May 21, 2025
While most patrons will never notice the work that goes into their bar experience, they will notice if something’s off.
Joe wrote a new post on May 14, 2025
Beyond gluten-free menus – innovative ways to create memorable experiences for guests with special food requirements
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