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The objective of this training course is to provide front desk employees with the knowledge, skills, and best practices for managing guest relations and resolving conflicts effectively and professionally. By the end of this course, participants will be able to handle customer complaints and challenges with confidence, and to provide exceptional customer service to guests.

Who Should Attend this Course

This course is designed for front desk employees who handle customer complaints and challenges as part of their job, as well as those who are new to the hospitality industry. It is also suitable for front desk supervisors and managers who want to ensure that their staff are equipped to handle guest relations and conflicts effectively and professionally.

Outline for 5 Days

Day 1: Introduction to Guest Relations and Conflict Resolution

- Overview of guest relations and conflict resolution in the hospitality industry
- Understanding the causes of customer complaints and challenges
- The importance of effective conflict resolution in customer service

Day 2: Active Listening and Communication Skills

- The art of active listening
- Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques for conflict resolution
- Dealing with difficult guests and challenging situations

Day 3: Problem-solving and Conflict Resolution

- Techniques for resolving conflicts and handling complaints
- Empowering guests to resolve their own issues
- Escalating complaints to management when necessary

Day 4: Service Recovery and Guest Satisfaction

- The role of service recovery in customer service
- Measuring and improving guest satisfaction
- Building guest loyalty through exceptional customer service

Day 5: Professionalism and Ethics in Conflict Resolution

- The importance of professionalism in conflict resolution
- Ethical considerations in customer service
- Best practices for maintaining a positive and professional demeanor during conflict resolution

Outputs

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Handle customer complaints and challenges with confidence and professionalism
- Provide friendly, efficient, and effective customer service to guests
- Communicate effectively with guests and colleagues using active listening and effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Measure and improve guest satisfaction through service recovery and exceptional customer service
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor at all times, following best practices for professionalism and ethics in conflict resolution.

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights.