After Reading and Studying This Chapter, You Should Be Able to:
Describe the characteristics of the hospitality industry
Explain corporate philosophy
Discuss why service has become such an important facet of the hospitality industry
Suggest ways to improve service
Hospitality Industry Leaders
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY- gets in your blood
Other say “ You must be nuts if you want to work in this industry” Career Path In the Hospitality Industry
SERVICE SPIRIT
Which plays a crucial role in the success of our industry
MARRIOTT’S
The Spirit to Serve: Marriott’s Way
Timeless core
“ Take care of Marriott people and they will take care of guests”--People with service spirit are happy to do something extra to make guest experience memorable..
Hospitality Spirit Means
That is our passion to give pleasure to others, or as HR director Charlotte Jordan, calls it “ Creating Memorable experience for others ad being an Ambassador of the world, adding warmth and caring”
WOWING THE GUEST
RITZ Carlton
We are ladies and gentlemen taking care of ladies and gentlemen
IS THERE A ROOM IN THIS DYNAMIC INDUSTRY FOR YOU????? “OF COURSE! OUR BUSINESS IS SERVICE.”
What is service?
What is the secret being the best?-(asked t the General Manager of Oriental Hotel in Bangkok)
SERVICE, SERVICE,SERVICE
SERVICE
Webster’s New World Dictionary
-the act or means or serving
To serve is to:
“provide goods and services for”&“be of assistance to.” With thousand of guest encounter each day, it is critical for us to give exceptional service at each encounter And that’s a challenge!
The Pineapple Tradition
Symbol of welcome, friendship and hospitality
Recognized internationally
Foundation for concept of “SERVICE”
Hospitality and Tourism
• Largest and fastest growing industries
• Common dynamics
• Delivery of services and products
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