WHAT IT IS?
Emotional Intelligence (EI) in hospitality refers to the ability of hotel staff and management to recognise, understand and manage their own and guests’ emotions, resulting in improved guest experiences and increased customer satisfaction.
There are various ways to increase Emotional Intelligence such as: team travelling, rewards, celebrating holidays, listening to their employees, compromising.
WHY IT´S COOL?
- Enhanced Guest Experience: EI enables hotel employees to empathize with guests, anticipate their needs, and provide personalized service. This leads to more positive and memorable guest experiences.
- Conflict Resolution: Staff with high EI can effectively manage and resolve conflicts, ensuring that guest issues or complaints are handled with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Positive Work Environment: Encouraging emotional intelligence creates a positive work culture where employees feel valued and supported. Happy employees are more likely to deliver exceptional service.
- Effective Communication: EI promotes effective communication between staff and guests, reducing misunderstandings and enhancing overall satisfaction.
WHY IT HAS FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL?
In summary, emotional intelligence in hospitality is cool because it leads to happier guests, more loyal customers, and a positive work environment. Its future potential lies in leveraging technology, further staff development, and addressing emerging guest needs related to personalization, emotional well-being, and sustainability.
Trevor Henry Yost
Daria Vereschaga