Tag Archives: Training

When Reservations Miss the Mark – Closing the Call Center Gap

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The properties are magnificent. The brochures are compelling. The promise is clear. Then the guest makes the call. What happens next can either reinforce that promise or quietly unravel it. When the first call falls short A guest calls with excitement, ready to plan a stay. Instead of connecting with someone who knows the property, they reach a central reservations agent who has never been there. Questions go unanswered. Responses feel generic. The conversation becomes transactional. The call is...

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From Last to First – How Service Turnarounds Really Happen

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Imagine being in last place — 14th out of 14 — for quality, service, and cleanliness. Now imagine reaching No. 1 just five months later. That was the reality for one South Florida hotel team that refused to accept the status quo. Turning a poor ranking into a rallying point Facing poor performance despite a major renovation and prime location, leadership made a decision. The results were unacceptable. With a clear plan and focused effort, the team implemented a series of initiatives that led to ...

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The Training Experience – Setting the Tone for Service Excellence

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All aboard. Interviews are complete. New employees are hired. Orientation is scheduled. Training is about to begin. Before the process even starts, one question matters most: how does your organization define the training experience? Training as a service experience Training is often viewed as a transfer of knowledge. But it is also a service experience. Trainers are not just instructors. They are role models who shape attitudes as much as they teach procedures. How employees are treated during ...

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Ditch the Script – Why Real Service Beats Rehearsed Responses

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Think of service like a television screen. Customers are holding the remote, deciding whether to stay or switch. Sometimes the experience is clear and seamless. Other times, it is frustrating, disconnected, and difficult to navigate. That difference often comes down to how service teams are trained and empowered. Why scripts fall short Many organizations rely heavily on scripts. These scripts are designed to create consistency, but they often limit flexibility. Employees become focused on delive...

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