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Hospitality Service in Zimbabwe
Hospitality Service in Zimbabwe
Accommodation:
There are different types of accomodation that fall under the hospitality industry with
examples being
Lodges for example cresta lodges in Harare
Inns for example White Horse inn in Manicaland Province
Hotels for example Meikles Hotel
Chain hotels for example Rainbow Group Hotels, Holiday inn and Regency
Motels for example Rocky Motel in Masvingo
Resort inns , Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls
Boutique hotels for Example Oasis Hotel, Glen Lorne Harare
Conference centres Harare International Conference Centre and the Hippodrome both
in Harare
Getaway outings such as Hwange Game park, imire game park
Lesiure centres such as Nyabira Beach and Binga Beach
Wedding venues for example Pradize Gardens in Harare
Casinos such as Montclaire Casino.
There are four main approaches in services that distinguish the nature of hospitality
and these include;
Professionalism:
That is the services provided to the customers demanded
It is also known as a platform to forge relations between buyers and sellers
Skills, attitude and behavioural mannerisms are critical accolades for staff in the
hospitality industry.
Hospitableness:
This detours from the commercial relations between the service provider and client to
the cultural meaning of hospitality and viewing it as a platform for hosts, of which the
host’s modus operandi should be to ensure the comfort, enjoyment and wellbeing of
the guest.
There is emphasis among staff on the need to exude a spirit of hospitality, with
hospitable behaviour being viewed as a virtue in order to ensure happiness of the
guest.
Hospitality as an experience:
Clients are more interested in memorable, exciting and satisfying moments.
From the moment they arrive at the hotel to the day they check out, the restaurants
they visit and events they attend they expect exceptional services to their amusement.
Hospitality as a Philosophy:
This stems from the view that hospitality can be a philosophy of service which can be
applied to all service sectors.
Adopting the generosity and kindness associated with hospitality has the potential to
aid other service providers in offering more genuine and sensitive care.
.Competition:
The hospitality industry is highly competitive, with many players vying for the
attention of potential guests. As a result, businesses must constantly innovate and
improve their services to stay ahead of the competition.
Labor shortages:
The hospitality industry is notorious for its high turnover rates and labor shortages.
This can be due to a variety of factors, including low wages, long hours, and a lack of
career advancement opportunities.
Economic factors:
The hospitality industry is heavily influenced by economic factors, such as recessions
or changes in exchange rates. These factors can impact the industry's performance and
profitability.
Technological advancements:
Regulations:
The hospitality industry is subject to many regulations, including health and safety
regulations and labor laws. Businesses must comply with these regulations, which can
be costly and time-consuming.
Covid-19 Pandemic:
The United Nations Tourism names Hospitality as the third largest export sector of
the global economy. Covid-19 affected all parts of the value chain that make up the
hospitality sector.
During the advent and peak of the covid-19 global pandemic, the united nations
tourism report states that tourism globally fell by 1.2 trillion dollars reducing GDP by
2.8 percent. Hospitality also extends to wildlife with conservation and anti poaching
activities being directly funded by tourism in most global economies, with tourism
being a sub category of hospitality.
Solution;
No solution could be offered as the pandemic became a global health emergency and
governments initiated countdowns in their countries world wide. Gathering and all
cultural festivities were all shutdown leading to the closure of heritage sited and all
handcrafts and others artisan products we closed and this saw mainly women and
youth being affected. The global village is now recovering in 2024 as the relaxation of
covid 19protocls kicked in global at the progression of the year 2022.
Despite these challenges, there are effective solutions that businesses can implement
to overcome them. These solutions include visual storytelling, training and
standardization, dynamic pricing, employee training and empowerment, and customer
relationship management. In the digital age, leveraging social media and email
automation can help enhance the guest experience and overcome challenges. It is
critical to implement these solutions to ensure guest comfort, enjoyment, and well-
being, and to maintain the growth and development of the hospitality industry. ("full
detailed report on challenges faced by the hospitality industry")Understanding the
platform for hosts and the challenges of the hospitality industry is essential. This
industry is a significant contributor to the global economy and faces various
challenges, some of which are beyond its control. However, there are effective
solutions to these issues, including visual storytelling, training and standardization,
dynamic pricing, employee training and empowerment, and customer relationship
management. In the digital age, leveraging social media and email automation can
help enhance the guest experience and overcome challenges. It is critical to
implement these solutions to ensure guest comfort, enjoyment, and well-being, and to
maintain the growth and development of the hospitality industry.
Intangibility:
Inseparability:
○ Example: Dining at a restaurant. The chef prepares the meal while the
customer consumes it.
Perishability:
Variability:
○ Example: The quality of room service may differ based on the staff
serving it.
○ Marketing Challenge: Maintaining consistent service quality across
different employees and shifts.
Interactivity:
■ Generate leads.
○ Solution:
○ Solution:
○ Solution:
In this digital age, leveraging tools like social media and email automation can help
overcome these challenges and enhance the overall guest experience in the hospitality
industry.
The accommodations mentioned above also offer guests food, beverages and other
dining options as part of their stay, for example Rainbow Hotels have cafes, bars and
restaurants not excluding holiday inn. There are also stand alone providers like food
outlets, chain restaurants such as Simbisa Brands outlets which are inclusive of
chicken inn, bakers inn, Nandos, steers, and rocko mamas, who, thougth, independent,
contribute to hospitality.
Beacues busineses which are categorized under the hospitality industry often rely on
consumers' disposable income, they market to the customers the desire for
entertaainment, exploration and edutainment for refreshment purposes.
Bars, nightclubs, theatres, safaris, stadiums, events, museums and other attractions
act as special event venues and tourist attractions, helping to drive a destination
economy.
There are four main approaches in services that distinguish the nature of hospitality
and these include;
Professionalism:
Skills, attitude and behavoural mannersims are critical accolades for staff in the
hospitality industry.
Hospitableness:
This detours from the commercial relations between the service provider and client to
the cultural meaning of hospitality and viewing it as a The hospitality industry is a
significant contributor to the global economy, but it faces various challenges, some of
which are beyond its control. These challenges can be categorized into several areas:
1. Competition: The hospitality industry is highly competitive, with many players
vying for the attention of potential guests. As a result, businesses must constantly
innovate and improve their services to stay ahead of the competition.
3. Labor shortages: The hospitality industry is notorious for its high turnover rates and
labor shortages. This can be due to a variety of factors, including low wages, long
hours, and a lack of career advancement opportunities.
Despite these challenges, there are effective solutions that businesses can implement
to overcome them. These solutions include visual storytelling, training and
standardization, dynamic pricing, employee training and empowerment, and customer
relationship management. In the digital age, leveraging social media and email
automation can help enhance the guest experience and overcome challenges. It is
critical to implement these solutions to ensure guest comfort, enjoyment, and well-
being, and to maintain the growth and development of the hospitality industry. ("full
detailed report on challenges faced by the hospitality industry")Understanding the
platform for hosts and the challenges of the hospitality industry is essential. This
industry is a significant contributor to the global economy and faces various
challenges, some of which are beyond its control. However, there are effective
solutions to these issues, including visual storytelling, training and standardization,
dynamic pricing, employee training and empowerment, and customer relationship
management. In the digital age, leveraging social media and email automation can
help enhance the guest experience and overcome challenges. It is critical to
implement these solutions to ensure guest comfort, enjoyment, and well-being, and to
maintain the growth and development of the hospitality industry.
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