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Did you know the word hospitality is derived from the Latin word "hospes", which means host, guest or stranger? What about the fact that hospitality refers to an interaction or a relationship between a host and a guest?

In this online course, life and business strategist Anna Dolce will teach you about the importance of the guest experience and how to make it a positive one from the moment your guest enters your venue to the minute they leave.

What you will learn in the Guest experience fundamentals course

In this course, you'll delve into the art of creating unparalleled guest experiences, distinguishing your venue from competitors. This course emphasizes the nuanced difference between service and hospitality, teaching you to efficiently meet guest needs while fostering a warm, welcoming environment. Key lessons highlight the power of first impressions and the art of turning challenges into positive interactions.

Designed by seasoned hospitality experts, this course equips you with strategies for handling guest interactions gracefully, ensuring satisfaction. From understanding service basics to mastering hospitality's finer points, this certification paves the way for career advancement in the tourism industry. Enroll to transform your approach and elevate your professional journey.

  • How the guest experience can set your venue apart from the rest
  • How your role will impact the guest experience
  • The difference between service and hospitality
  • How service and hospitality affect the guest experience
  • The meaning of being hospitable
  • The importance of first and last impressions
  • How to make a positive first impression
  • Know the importance of understanding, recognizing and anticipating guest needs
  • How to make your guests feel special
  • How to turn a negative experience into a positive one

Who the Guest experience fundamentals course is for

This online course is perfect for frontline staff working in any variety of hospitality venues or anyone interested in working in the hospitality industry.

Meet your instructor

Anna Dolce
Anna Dolce is a life and business strategist, hospitality expert, writer, and keynote speaker.
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Use your specialist training to build confidence, progress further in your career, or build expertise in areas you're passionate about.

All Typsy courses are endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality

Typsy courses have been endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality which demonstrates the courses:

  • Adhere to good practice standards in training and training delivery
  • Are relevant to the needs of the industry
  • Meet a wide range of essential criteria relating to quality standards and quality learning outcomes

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What our members are saying

"I especially love how crisp and easy to follow these courses are."

"Been loving Typsy so far! It was honestly like love at first sight, with the plethora of informative courses at my fingertips in such high quality and certified instructors. I especially love how crisp and easy to follow these courses are, whether you're a novice or an expert... Highly recommend Typsy to everyone who's a part of the hospitality industry."

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"It assisted in sharpening and updating my current skills."

"I have been using the Typsy online training platform since April 2020 and have found it to be very informative, simple, and it provides hands-on, practical skills that I have been able to immediately implement at my accommodation facility. It also assisted in sharpening and updating my current skills to enhance my guests' experiences in the future."

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FAQ

Each course consists of a number of 3-5 minute lessons and a quiz. When you successfully pass the quiz you will earn a digital course certificate.

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