To cause someone to become involved in a conversation or discussion
To establish a meaningful contact or connection with.
Then....how to engage with our guests?
No greeting, no conversation.
It is the rule of thumb in hospitality industry.
Know your guest’s name
Use it during interaction max. 3 times to make our guest feel recognized and appreciated.
Talk about their interest / hobby
Naturally, human likes to speak about themselves. Choose a topic that you think will be your guest's interest or hobby. This will build strong relation in the long term.
Observation is the key!
Always open your eyes to see your guest's expressed & unexpressed wishes.
Discuss with your team what guests might need. See every possibilities that we can do as a team to enhance your guest's experience.
For example:
A guest told Front Office that they will check out in early morning tomorrow.
What can we do?
Opportunities often come in form of ….Complaint :)
Keep calm and let’s L.E.A.R.N.
Listen
Emphaty
Apologise
Resolve
Notify
Memory = lasting impression
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make them feel" - Maya Angelou.
Small rewards like bread or cookies tester is a perfect way to cross-sell your products, which in return will increase your revenue.
So.. start engaging with your beloved guests now! :)