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Let me share the experience about working in Japanese traditional hotel which is also known as ryokan. It's really strict and you will get pressure from staffs and seniors at first. You have to use polite forms in Japanese and have to memorize everything. Getting tips are prohibited but there're so many customers who pay tips to you for your service. Due to my situation, it was a big challenge for me at first, there still pros and cons in working at hotel service industry in Japan. Start from pros, you'll get new experience and learn the manners. If you speak other languages, there still a lot of chances to enhance your communication skills. I got praised from Australian customers who're so kind to me, their words motivate me to move forward. The feelings when you got praised or tips from customers for your service is like a blessing. Moving to the cons, it's so tired because of working hours. Unlike other countries, working culture in Japan might be terrible sometimes, especially in hotel industry. I got one off day per week and 10 hours to work per day. So, the question is where is my private time? Time management will play vital role when you start working in hotel industry. I don't want to say it's a bad thing, but getting a new experience will make me strong person and I believe it will lead to the next step to get a great thing in life. #japaneseculture #workingculture #hotelindustry

Greetings from #Malaysia! 🇲🇾 As I explore Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Penang, I'm delving into the dynamics of the local luxury market. Here're some quick facts: 👇 🌏 Tourism Shift: The pandemic has significantly impacted Malaysia's tourism. The recovery has been slower than expected, with Chinese summer tour bookings at only 30% of their pre-pandemic levels this year. Nevertheless, Malaysia is pivoting towards personalized experiences and unique cultural attractions. 💰 New Luxury Tax: Retail and tourism groups in Malaysia oppose a proposed luxury tax, warning it could raise prices above global standards and deter luxury shopping tourism. They also suggest creating International and Tourism Zones to balance local and tourist interests. 🚂 Luxury Rail Journeys: The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train, is set to return to Southeast Asia in February 2024 with new routes through Malaysia. This luxury journey, with a starting price at €3,200 per person, includes stops at Penang, Langkawi, and the Taman Negara National Park. 🎬 Trivia: did you know that a few scenes from the movie “Crazy Rich Asians” were shot in Malaysia? More precisely in Kuala Lumpur (eg. Astor Bar at St. Regis), Penang (eg. Eastern and Oriental Hotel) and Langkawi (Four Seasons Resort). Ready to come ? Local people are adorable! #LuxuryTravel #Malaysia #Tourism

Top Skills Employers Look for in Japan’s Hospitality Industry Japan's hospitality industry is renowned for its exceptional service and attention to detail. If you're aspiring to join this vibrant sector, here are the key skills employers are seeking: 1. Japanese Language Proficiency: Fluency in Japanese is crucial for effective communication with local guests and colleagues. For non-Japanese speakers, a good command of the language is often a must. We at JET SET JOBS provide language training to make your journey smooth. 2. Customer Service Excellence: Providing polite, attentive, and responsive service is paramount. Employers value those who can anticipate and meet guests' needs seamlessly. 3. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting Japanese customs and traditions ensures a respectful and authentic guest experience. 4. Multilingual Abilities: Proficiency in English and Chinese is highly beneficial, given the high influx of international tourists. 5. Teamwork and Collaboration: The ability to work well within a team and foster a positive work environment is essential. 6. Attention to Detail: Meticulousness helps maintain high service standards and enhances guest satisfaction. 7. Problem-Solving Skills: Quick and effective issue resolution is highly valued. 8. Adaptability and Flexibility: The hospitality industry requires adaptability to changing schedules, tasks, and guest needs. 9. Time Management: Efficiently balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. 10. Hospitality Knowledge: Understanding principles of food and beverage service, front desk operations, housekeeping, and event management is crucial. 12. Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills help build rapport with guests and colleagues. 13. Sales and Marketing Insight: Knowledge of sales techniques and strategies can be advantageous. 14. Professional Appearance: Maintaining a professional demeanour and appearance creates a positive impression on guests. Cultivating these skills will make you a standout candidate and help you thrive in Japan's dynamic hospitality industry. #japan #jobvacancy #jobopportunities #jobopportunity #hospitalitysector

From the time I started working at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, there are couple things that I have realized that are very crucial at hotel industry: - Team members need to work together cohesively to deliver top-notch service to guests. - Collaboration and teamwork among hotel staff can lead to increased efficiency in daily operations. When team members understand each other's roles and responsibilities, tasks can be completed more effectively and in a timely manner. - The most important part, Effective communication is key in the hotel industry to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction. Being a team player and understanding other team members' communication styles can help avoid misunderstandings and improve overall communication within the team. - A positive work environment where team members support and respect each other contributes to high employee morale. This, in turn, leads to increased job satisfaction and productivity. In summary, being a team player and understanding other team members in the hotel industry is essential for providing exceptional guest experiences, promoting efficiency, solving problems effectively, facilitating communication, and maintaining high employee morale. #accor #hospitality #tourism #team #fairmont

When you plan to visit the Philippines, your virtual assistants will probably say "You have to try balut!" This might leave you scratching your head. What exactly is balut, and is it something you should add to your itinerary? Balut is a developing duck embryo, boiled and eaten in the shell. It's a popular street food in the Philippines, considered a delicacy by many. The flavor is savory and slightly sweet, with a texture that can be both soft and crunchy. While the idea might seem unusual to Western palates, balut is a cultural icon in the Philippines. It's seen as a source of strength and virility, and often enjoyed with friends and family as a shared experience. So, should you take your VA up on their offer? Ultimately, the decision is yours. If you're an adventurous eater, balut could be a fascinating introduction to Filipino cuisine. However, if you're squeamish about unusual foods, it's perfectly okay to politely decline. Here's the thing: Filipinos are incredibly hospitable, and offering balut is a way of sharing their culture with you. Even if you don't partake, appreciate the gesture and perhaps ask them about the significance of this unique dish. After all, building a strong working relationship with your VA goes beyond just tasks. It's about cultural exchange and mutual respect. So, the next time balut is offered, approach it with an open mind, and you might just discover a new culinary adventure! #virtualassistant #outsourcing

"It takes two to tango" This serves as a reminder that cooperation, trust, and communication are essential ingredients to achieving a shared goal. At HIC, we recognize the significance of collective effort, as these foster stronger connections and drive meaningful accomplishments. #hoteliers #hotelindustry #incrementalrevenue #leadership #success #accomplishments

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Towards the end of the year we will normally see a surge in scam emails to hotels and resorts. The email topics revolve around making a booking or reservation on the target hotel or resort, pretending to come from conference organizers, wedding planners, and other sources that the recipients cannot sometime easily dismiss. A few ways I have noticed how to spot these scam emails and immediately block them is that they frequently have minor spelling or grammatical errors that strongly suggest English is not the writer's native language, but then some of our business is from overseas. And despite coming to the general info email, none of the requests ever mentions what city they are planning to check in. Never have I seen one of these asking specifically for Melaka or Penang or anything. If anyone happen to fall for it, they will say that they plan on sending you payment that is more than the amount you quoted. They will then ask you to transfer back the difference. In the end they are just advanced fee scam emails that you should ignore and remember not to click on any links. I am really looking forward to winter in Kedah......🤣

#hiring Hotel OTA Japan & HK Director, Business Development, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #HongKongjobs #HongKongjobs #ConsultingCorporateStrategy Apply: https://lnkd.in/gjPatKuE About KlookKlook is the go-to travel and leisure e-commerce platform for experiences and services anytime, anywhere. Founded in Hong Kong in 2014 out of passion for discovery, our purpose today is to inspire and enable more moments of JOY. Even when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we held on to our conviction and successfully unlocked the domestic travel business. To date, we are already offering over 490,000 activities in over 1,000 destinations. With cross-border travel resuming, we have made it our mission to reshape the world of travel. Isn't this exciting?!It certainly is for our international community of over 1,200 employees, based in over 20 locations globally! Joymakers at heart, Klookers are not only curating joyful experiences for others, but also co-creating our world of joy in the Klookiverse. We are on a journey to foster a strong company culture that supports a high-performing and successful business, and we are guided by our core beliefs -Push boundaries,Ask for and give feedback,Take ownership, andHelp each other - in everything we do. We are excited about building and realizing endless possibilities in the new era of travel. Care to be a part of this revolution?Director / Associate Director, Business Development - Hotel for Hong Kong and Japan.Sales and Business Development are a group of explorers, always looking for your next favorite adventure. We work with businesses on the ground to find new experiences for our users, negotiate exclusive deals and unleash our merchant partner's full potential through account management.What you'll do : Provide direct leadership to a team of business development managers who manage a portfolio of hotels in Japan and Hong Kong. You will provide them with impactful and inspirational leadership, coaching and mentorship, motivates and develops the diverse organization to provide a consistent and excellent service to its hotel partners, while over-achieving against goals Work with various stakeholders across different functions to optimize supply to match demand trends and evolving supply to create new demand trends. Lead and inspire the teams by communicating the strategy and market insights Collaborate with various stakeholders to solve intractable issues impacting the business, growing the potential of your teams to further succeed Support your team in influencing external decision makers to partner with Klook and demonstrating what negotiations look like to achieve Win-Win for both parties Apart from managing the team, you required to maintain a high-quality portfolio of hotel products for Klook's rapidly growing, global customer base Co-ordinate with operations team to support onboarding of products

Great and Blessed, team working. Dear Pak Heru, Good afternoon and thank you for your time. Following up to our discussion over the phone, please click the link below to see a full performance report of Great Diponegoro Hotel Surabaya In 2023, the performance of Great Diponegoro Hotel Surabaya was outstanding. The hotel revenue growth is over 100% compared to 2022. Congratulations! To keep maintaining the performance of 2023, we see certain areas where we could work together, please check into the following opportunities: - Improve your price competitiveness. Your prices on Booking.com were more expensive than your external prices in 41/100 scans over the past 30 days. Disparity mostly captured with Traveloka and Trip.com. Please see the screenshot. - Availability optimization. We noticed that your rates and availability is only loaded until 30 June 2024, and some room types even have no availability uploaded. Please note that availability is very crucial in the online business. That would be great to make your property always available and bookable to maintain the hotel's ranking and bookings to your property. - Unlock your local market with last-minute mobile bookings. As local demand starts to increase on our site, 74% of bookings will come from a mobile phone. Add a mobile rate to your property to increase your visibility with these customers, who also tend to book at the last minute. - Country Rates. You can now apply it tactically as the tool can now be customized. - Upcoming Deals! By planning ahead of time, you could optimise your bookings in the first quarter of 2024. I attach the flyer for your references Thank you and please let us know if there is a point you want to discuss further. BR, -- Erly Erly Lidiyana PS Account Manager Booking.com Making it easier for everyone to experience the world.