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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

Delivery Apps Remain Vital to Restaurants — but the Terms Are Changing

Delivery Apps Remain Vital to Restaurants — but the Terms Are Changing

Third-party delivery platforms still help restaurants reach customers, but rising fees, evolving contracts, and legal challenges have made participation more complicated – especially for small operators.

May Day Protests Remind Hospitality Leaders: Morale Matters More Than Ever

May Day Protests Remind Hospitality Leaders: Morale Matters More Than Ever

May Day showed us that hospitality workers are increasingly willing to organize, protest — and leave. But it also showed that many still want to stay, if they’re respected and supported. That decision — to build better workplaces now, not later — belongs to leadership.

How Legacy Delivery Restaurants Can Compete with UberEats and DoorDash

How Legacy Delivery Restaurants Can Compete with UberEats and DoorDash

Delivery isn’t new – but guest expectations have evolved. How can you keep up in this technology-driven industry?

Transforming the Hotel Culinary Experience with “Gastronomic Amazement”

Transforming the Hotel Culinary Experience with “Gastronomic Amazement”

Discover how immersive kitchen designs are turning restaurants into must-see hotel attractions.

Small Gifts, Lasting Impact: How to Boost Hotel Staff Morale

Small Gifts, Lasting Impact: How to Boost Hotel Staff Morale

When you're focused on daily operations, it’s easy to overlook team morale until it’s already slipping. Thoughtful, well-timed gestures can help your staff feel seen, appreciated, and motivated to stay.

Discover 5 Quick Property Fixes That Satisfy Your Guests – and Your Budget

Discover 5 Quick Property Fixes That Satisfy Your Guests – and Your Budget

Does your hotel need an upgrade? Small improvements can make a big difference when renovations aren’t in the budget.

3 Effective Solutions That Bring Order to Guest-Cooking Chaos

3 Effective Solutions That Bring Order to Guest-Cooking Chaos

When guests are encouraged to play with their food, they need streamlined instructions and a supportive atmosphere.

Satisfying Health-Conscious Restaurant Guests: 4 Menu Tips to Keep Them Coming Back

Satisfying Health-Conscious Restaurant Guests: 4 Menu Tips to Keep Them Coming Back

Adding Healthy Foods and Drinks to Your Restaurant Menu pays off in multiple ways.

Gen Zers (and Everyone Else) Are Booking More Five-Star Experiences

Gen Zers (and Everyone Else) Are Booking More Five-Star Experiences

So what does “five-star” really mean? Flying reminded me it’s less about amenities and more about attention.

3 Reasons to Bring Non Alcoholic Drinks to the Bar

3 Reasons to Bring Non Alcoholic Drinks to the Bar

Mocktails make money because everyone is included.

5 Security Measures for Airbnb Hosts

5 Security Measures for Airbnb Hosts

Airbnb’s camera ban can’t stop you from staying secure.

How Fast-Casual Restaurants Can Deliver Speed Without Sacrificing Guest Experience

How Fast-Casual Restaurants Can Deliver Speed Without Sacrificing Guest Experience

Balancing efficiency with quality to keep guests coming back.

Embracing the Future: How Biometrics Are Revolutionizing Service

Embracing the Future: How Biometrics Are Revolutionizing Service

From contactless check-ins to seamless ticketing, biometric technology is transforming the guest experience – but is the loss of human connection a price worth paying?

The Revenue Hotels Are Leaving on the Table: Why On-Site Bars and Restaurants Are a Game Changer

The Revenue Hotels Are Leaving on the Table: Why On-Site Bars and Restaurants Are a Game Changer

Hotels without on-site dining options are missing out on a major revenue stream. Here's how hospitality leaders can change that.

How Restaurants can Serve Theme Park-Level Immersion — Without the Gimmicks

How Restaurants can Serve Theme Park-Level Immersion — Without the Gimmicks

Skip the jungle drums and animatronics. The best park restaurants create immersive, transportive experiences through design, storytelling, and hospitality. Your restaurant can do the same.

When Guests Never Leave: Managing Long-Stay Customers Without Burnout

When Guests Never Leave: Managing Long-Stay Customers Without Burnout

Extended-stay guests can boost occupancy and build loyalty—but if not handled thoughtfully, they can also drain staff morale and stretch your service model thin. Here’s how to strike the right balance.

The Post-Stay Power Move: Following Up with Guests the Right Way

The Post-Stay Power Move: Following Up with Guests the Right Way

What happens after a guest checks out can matter just as much as what happens during their stay. A smart, well-timed follow-up isn’t just polite — it’s strategic.

Guests Judge Your Brand Before They Ever Step Inside

Guests Judge Your Brand Before They Ever Step Inside

Independent restaurants and hotels often overlook the guest experience before check-in or sit-down. But how your team answers the phone says more about your brand than most realize.

3 Ways to Keep Guests Happy During Property Upgrades

3 Ways to Keep Guests Happy During Property Upgrades

Renovating doesn't have to mean closing your doors – or compromising safety.

What Hotel Managers Can Learn from Theme Parks About Guest Flow and Experience

What Hotel Managers Can Learn from Theme Parks About Guest Flow and Experience

Popular theme parks don’t just create magic – they manage crowds with precision. Here’s how your hotel can borrow their behind-the-scenes strategies to improve flow, reduce friction, and boost guest satisfaction.