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Guest Service Excellence

Merriam-Webster's Word Of the Year For 2023 Is 'Authentic': Is Being So More Important Than Ever Before To Our Guests? - By Doug Kennedy

As the final days of this year slip away, how interesting it is that Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2023 is 'Authentic,' meaning it was the 'most searched' on their site. Because I failed miserably at learning a second language, I have become somewhat of an Etymologist, so I was eager to see how Merriam Webster defined it in their announcement.




Guest Service Excellence

How To Train Your Staff To Meet Luxury Service Standards Without Sounding Scripted And Insincere - By Doug Kennedy

Meeting these standards is important, and therefore it is essential that all staff are well-versed in the requirements. However, too many hotel leaders simply train their staff to memorize and execute these standards as if they were a script. As a result, guests may experience insincere conversations which feel disingenuous and inauthentic, ironically, working against the objectives of a service style that is genuine, bespoke, and authentic.