Guest Service
Are you winning or losing your guests through your best intended efforts? You’ve added technology, amenities, flavored water at check-in, and a Starbucks in the lobby – so why are you losing guests to the competitor? Are you trying too hard to be cutting edge and provide cool new amenities to your guests that they…
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How casinos can keep pace with other industries If you want to see the key to unforgettable guest experience, look in a mirror. Dedication to a high level of guest experience starts at the top. But it’s the heart of the team that always shines through. Guest experience trends for 2019 show us how casinos…
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To quote the title of a book by Janelle Barlow, “A Complaint is a Gift” – that is, if you accept it as such. As anyone who has dealt with the public can tell you, it doesn’t always feel that way. Many times, it feels like a personal attack and can be a truly stressful…
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What an Idea. A Crazy, Mad, Wonderful Idea! A little background on this property: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel, located in Eagle Pass, Texas, is proudly owned by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. It is one of only two casinos in the entire state. The property is three hours outside of San Antonio with…
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We can’t lie (well, we could, but we’re not in this case). The articles below are our most read articles from our weekly industry report during the last 12 months. Our independent judges (uh … that would be Gency), ran the numbers. Who knew that so many people were interested in tax day? Over a…
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Strategies around player types As this week kicks off the annual Table Games Conference, we’re focusing today’s report on the “art of dealing to the rail,” as well as sharing several table games articles from our operations team. Table games and the PIT provide a unique opportunity to interact with players … new players, regular…
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The WeKoPa Way! From my very first job working in a casino up to today, I have been lucky enough to work with a wide variety of people who truly believe in giving the guest a great experience whenever they are visiting. Starting at the family-owned Westward Ho (a small joint on the Las Vegas…
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AKA avoid the GM tsunami She knew the diagnosis. Every day the respected GM of the medium-sized casino resort went to work understanding that she had the condition. Despite that knowledge, she shouldered on, hoping for the best. Each day was a marathon sprint of meetings, phone calls, and commitments. (A random Tuesday) … an…
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When used correctly, communication technology has made access to information faster and easier than ever. However, when used solely as a labor saving measure or implemented without a clear objective and tested, it can hurt your bottom line and lose customers. Think about your automated phone and reservations systems. Have you ever found yourself in…
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On the road again! I just can’t wait to get on the road again! The life I love is teaching service (and casino player development tips) to my friends, and I can’t wait to get on the road again! I do love what I do! Everything I’ve learned in my 33 years of being in…
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