Enjoy your stay, English for the Hotel Industry, Robert Majure, Jess Martin, Marion Wood Dixon

Enjoy your stay, English for the Hotel Industry, Robert Majure, Jess Martin, Marion Wood Dixon

195 pages in color

Enjoy Your Stay is a complete course for trainees and employees in the hotel industry, as well as students taking hospitality courses and general readers interested in the industry.

This book is comprised of 30 units that meet the practical needs of industry-related personnel. Topics include reservations, checking in, services and facilities, housekeeping, emergencies, problems and solutions, checking out, and staff training. You will learn how to deal with guests properly in various situations, and will build your service skills.

Every unit is divided into four regular parts: Conversation, Words and Expressions, Activity, and Exercises. By following the sequence, readers will study all aspects of English —speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Practical illustrations are also included in this book to help you develop better comprehension. This book makes your learning fun!

CONTENTS

Part 1 . Reservations

1. Giving Information About the Hotel

2. Taking Room Reservations

3. Reservation Emails and Faxes

Part 2 . Checking in

4. The Check-in

5. Showing Guests to Their Rooms

Part 3 . Services and Facilities

6. Room Service

7. Laundry and Valet Services

8. Tour Arrangements and Giving Directions

9. Transportation

10. Tailoring

11. Exchanging Money and Depositing Items

12. Looking for Guest, Mailing, and Baby-sitting Services

13. Restaurants (1)

14. Restaurants (2)

15. Conferences and Business Travelers

16. Messages and Phones Calls

Part 4 . Housekeeping

17. Making up the Rooms

18. Supplying Things

Part 5 Emergencies 

19. The Loss of Belongings and Pets

20. Medical Problems

21. Various Accidents Problems and Solutions

Part 6 Problems and Solutions 

22. Room Problems (1)

23. Room Problems (2)

24. Complaints About the Laundry

Part 7 Checking out

25. Paying Bills

26. Payment Problems

Part 8 Staff Training

27. Room Attendants (1)

28. Room Attendants (2)

29. Cleaning Staff

30. Laundry Staff