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Good hotel staff training is essential, especially today. Put these tips into practice and implement easy-to-use technology and you’ll find yourself with a happier, more productive workforce in no time!‍

When you create a workforce employees are proud of, the benefits for your hotel business are many, including increased revenue, happier guests, increased customer loyalty and lower staff turnover.

In this update, we delve into the ever-evolving world of hotel management, exploring common challenges faced by hoteliers and presenting cutting-edge solutions that have emerged this year.

Having a daily hotel front desk checklist as part of your standard operating procedures (SOPs) is critical to maintaining a high level of customer service so your guests have the best stay possible.

The day-to-day operations that come with running a hotel can easily become overwhelming. These 10 hospitality tips can be used by any hoteliers to help keep their head above water.

As most hoteliers can attest having gone through a global pandemic, problems arise and problems dissipate. But it’s how you deal with them that matters. Innovative ideas for hotels are keys to building resilience. 

The guest journey begins long before check-in, continues through post-stay, and, in some cases may never end.

Giving your staff the right tools and resources is crucial if you want to make every guest feel valued and appreciated from check-in onwards. This is why we’ve created thirteen scripts for various check-in scenarios that help your team welcome and greet hotel guests.

Your hotel’s Google reviews have a significant impact on your bottom line. Every hotel should have a strategy to win more reviews, hit a higher rating, and earn more money.

Coming up with hotel improvement ideas is an important part of maintaining and increasing your hotel’s success. However, when you’re short on time, coming up with ideas isn’t always easy. And that's why Canary's team of industry experts has put together this list of helpful hotel improvement ideas for you to consider.

Hotel metrics, benchmarking, and KPIs are essential for the success of a hotel. After all, guesswork can only get you so far in a highly competitive environment. By tracking and evaluating these hotel metrics, you will understand things like how your hotel is performing, how your rates compare to your comp set, and how operating expenses impact revenue. Together, these data points help hoteliers make informed business decisions regarding their properties.

Your hotel might have a fancy pool, a well-stocked bar, or an out-of-this-world spa, but you won’t get far without great customer service in the hotel industry. Here are nine ways to improve it at your property.