Element 1:
Identify elements and facilities of the
host enterprise telephone system
1.1 Identify the types of incoming calls that may
be received and their importance to the
business
Introduction
The telephone plays an important role in communication
with a Hotel and within a Hotel or Resort. Incoming calls
by landline and contact via mobile or cell phone, including
smart phones with internet linkage, make up a high
percentage of guest contact with a Hotel or Resort. Since
the 1890s telephones have enabled instant contact with
Hotels for bookings and requests. Before this if a guest
wanted to make a reservation they had to make it well
enough in advance for written letters to be exchanged or hope they will be lucky as a
walk-in. The primary role of a receptionist or telephonist in a Hotel or Resort is to answer
all incoming calls. Incoming calls could be from external locations or in-house guests
needing assistance or asking questions or staff contacting departments.
Types of incoming calls
There are various types of incoming calls, including enquiries, reservations, messages
from guests, for guests and from suppliers and external businesses.
Enquiries
Guests making enquiries about hotel services and potential
accommodation. A Hotel or Resort offers a wide range of
services including functions for conferences or special
occasions such as weddings. Potential guests may want
information about on-site businesses such as the Spa and
wellness centre or the Marina.
Reservations for restaurants or accommodation may be received. These requests will
require knowledge of product and availability.
In-house guests may have need of assistance, a doctor or a dentist or they may have had
an accident.
Calls for guests
Many of the incoming calls received will be from members of the public seeking to make
contact with in-house guests or to be connected to customers in bars, dining areas or
other venue facilities.
Element 1:
Identify elements and facilities of the
host enterprise telephone system
1.1 Identify the types of incoming calls that may
be received and their importance to the
business
Introduction
The telephone plays an important role in communication
with a Hotel and within a Hotel or Resort. Incoming calls
by landline and contact via mobile or cell phone, including
smart phones with internet linkage, make up a high
percentage of guest contact with a Hotel or Resort. Since
the 1890s telephones have enabled instant contact with
Hotels for bookings and requests. Before this if a guest
wanted to make a reservation they had to make it well
enough in advance for written letters to be exchanged or hope they will be lucky as a
walk-in. The primary role of a receptionist or telephonist in a Hotel or Resort is to answer
all incoming calls. Incoming calls could be from external locations or in-house guests
needing assistance or asking questions or staff contacting departments.
Types of incoming calls
There are various types of incoming calls, including enquiries, reservations, messages
from guests, for guests and from suppliers and external businesses.
Enquiries
Guests making enquiries about hotel services and potential
accommodation. A Hotel or Resort offers a wide range of
services including functions for conferences or special
occasions such as weddings. Potential guests may want
information about on-site businesses such as the Spa and
wellness centre or the Marina.
Reservations for restaurants or accommodation may be received. These requests will
require knowledge of product and availability.
In-house guests may have need of assistance, a doctor or a dentist or they may have had
an accident.
Calls for guests
Many of the incoming calls received will be from members of the public seeking to make
contact with in-house guests or to be connected to customers in bars, dining areas or
other venue facilities.
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