What Makes a Good Front Desk Agent?

Front desk agents are literally the front line to the guest. They are much more than someone to check in guests. You need to think of them as the first and last impression the guest will ever have of the hotel. In many cases, the guests come at them out of frustration...

Is the Customer Always Right?

The motto of the customer always being right has been around since the inception of the hospitality industry. The idea behind the sentiment is that you want every guest to walk out the door happy. That is great if a guest can be satisfied, but there are people that...

Forming Better Relationships with Local Businesses

The most powerful tool any business owner has is positive word of mouth. As a hotel manager, it is imperative to develop strong business relationships with the surrounding businesses to ensure when they talk about your property, they do so in a positive way. You Never...

Building a Better Team

As you rise through the ranks of hotel management, you spend less time running shifts and a lot more time training and doing paperwork. As an executive committee member, your job is to provide your team with the proper training and equipment to ensure their success....