The H.O.S.T. Experience

Emotional intelligence goes beyond meeting the expectations of Forbes and LQA standards; it's an essential tool for providing top-tier service in any setting. With my broad experience in customer service and various hospitality scenarios, I've developed the H.O.S.T. framework. This strategic approach is designed to guide you not only to excel with guest satisfaction and ratings but also to enhance your professional influence and success within your property. NOTE: This course is actively being updated to a version developed in Articulate Rise, as featured in my homepage video.

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Behind The Scenes

  • In the fast-paced hospitality world, the challenge is clear—professionals often provide standardized services, missing opportunities to create lasting impressions and cultivate guest loyalty.

  • In the dynamic realm of hospitality, the identified challenge centers around the pivotal role of emotional intelligence and personalized service delivery. With the industry witnessing a surge in customer expectations and a plethora of options available to travelers, the problem at hand revolves around hospitality professionals often providing standardized services without a personalized touch.

    This deficiency in tailoring service experiences results in missed opportunities to create lasting impressions and cultivate guest loyalty. The industry's increasing reliance on online reviews and ratings accentuates the need for hospitality professionals to go beyond routine tasks and truly connect with guests. This gap in understanding and applying Emotional Intelligence principles leads to a missed opportunity for establishments to stand out in a competitive market, ultimately affecting guest satisfaction and the potential for repeat business.

    The course aims to address this challenge by equipping hospitality professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to elevate their service from routine to extraordinary, creating a positive impact on guest experiences and the overall success of hospitality establishments.

  • In response to the identified problem within the hospitality setting, the proposed solution entails an informative training program centered on Emotional Intelligence and personalized service delivery. This course can be combined with practical elements, such as live workshops, analysis of communication tools and procedures, and culture coaching at the leadership level. The eLearning component provides hospitality professionals, from frontline staff to management roles, with a virtual environment to learn, practice, and enhance their Emotional Intelligence skills.

    The modules delve into the four pillars of exceptional 'HOST' service—Hospitality and First Impressions, Open and Friendly Interactions, Sensing and Adapting to Guest Needs, and Tailored Personal Service. This eLearning course can be combined with live workshops and communication tool analysis to further reinforce these principles, allowing participants to apply learned skills in real-world scenarios. Additionally, culture coaching at the leadership level ensures a top-down approach, fostering a culture that values and prioritizes Emotional Intelligence in service delivery. This holistic solution aims to empower hospitality professionals to not only address the identified problem but also transform routine interactions into extraordinary guest experiences, ultimately enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.

  • Anyone Interested in Enhancing Interpersonal Skills in Hospitality:

    Individuals who recognize the importance of emotional intelligence in delivering exceptional service, even if they are not currently working in the hospitality industry.

    This course is designed to benefit those who want to enhance their skills in emotional intelligence, customer service, and hospitality to provide a superior guest experience and stand out in a competitive industry.

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