Hotels rely on people. On the employees who maintain them and the guests who stay at them. This industry is one that is contingent on the happiness and satisfaction of those who are a part of it. In a manner of trust, workers and guests depend on executives and leaders to ensure proper treatment, accountability, and safety and vice versa, executives and leaders need their employees to be reliable and cooperative.
Services that made minimal human contact with humans existed even in the pre-pandemic era. But the importance and need for these services were understood after experiencing the COVID era. This period was revolutionary and transformative for not just one particular business or industry but also the world. With a large number of people locked in their houses, avoiding coming in contact with the virus, travel is at a complete standstill.
Hospitality is a service industry that needs to be in its best form 24x7 to provide its guests with a comfortable stay. A stay that lets the guest depart with satisfaction so that they not only willingly return to the hotel but also recommend the place to their acquaintances. For a memorable stay, everything within the hotel premises must run like a well-oiled machine so that guests do not face issues at any time during their visit.
The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a wake-up call for individuals around the world. Its effects are being felt by sectors everywhere, and the hospitality industry is no different. For all client-facing and service-based industries the pandemic has taken an unexpected turn in their plans. With terms like social distancing, quarantine and isolation doing the rounds, it's unlikely that customers would step out of their safe house, let alone travel or live in a hotel.