The Corporate Jet – An excellent new experience Lucky you! You’ve been invited to travel on your organization’s corporate jet. Dress professionally; think of this trip as an important business day. Arrive early. If everyone is there, the pilot may be able to take off sooner. You don’t want to ...
Read More »How To Sell Softly
Simply by being present, you are selling. The only question is “What are you selling and how?” Your guests and clients are looking for value. They are speaking with you because you are either: Solving a problem they have or, Providing some service they desire. Engage in conversation. Never simply ...
Read More »YOU ARE A GUEST IN A PRIVATE HOME
Pets, Electronics, and Robes! Oh my! Some clients and friends would not dream of having you stay anywhere except at their home. Or you may end up there because of weather conditions that cause your flight to be cancelled. While this arrangement would not be my first choice, if ...
Read More »The Unhappy Guest In Front Of You – Are You Easily Discouraged?
Once in a rare while, you will have a guest who is having a really bad day. The thing is, your guests are human. Maybe someone is sick in the guest’s family, or your guest has received bad news and seems to be taking it out on you or your ...
Read More »Hosting Celebrities – What’s the Number One Rule?
Your property or organization attracts celebrities because you have earned a reputation for quality and respect for the privacy of your guests. The number one rule when receiving celebrities is to respect their privacy. I know that you would never consider asking for an autograph, nor would you ask if ...
Read More »Medical Tourism – Implications for the Hospitality Industry
Most of your guests choose to visit your property, fly your airline, or cruise on your ships for reasons of either business or pleasure. Some tourists may travel with you and then stay at a hotel while recovering from an elective or a complex and specialized medical procedure. This stay ...
Read More »Hosting Guests & Clients Who Have Disabilities – Are You Prepared?
Think of the global spending power! There are millions of people worldwide who have disabilities. They are shopping, traveling, dining out, and applying for jobs. Be professionally ready to receive this large and important segment of your guest, client and vendor population. These are guidelines that you will use successfully ...
Read More »Wearable Technology – The New Wild West
The world of Wearable Technology may be the new Wild West for employers. Your employees need common sense and revenue driven, “Suggested Guidelines.” The list below may assist you in creating your own brand guidelines. The most important issue: brand, guest and employee privacy. Visible communication devices tell your guests ...
Read More »