BOUTIQUE HOTEL LAS CASCADAS
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This SOP provides front desk and concierge staff with guidance on recommending, selling, and booking tours. It emphasizes tailored guest interactions, accurate information sharing, and effective upselling to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue.
Procedure Steps
🌟 Step 1: Engaging with Guests
Identify Guest Interests:
Start with friendly, open-ended questions:
“What kind of activities do you enjoy?”
“Are you looking for something adventurous, relaxing, or cultural?”
Listen carefully to their preferences and take note of any specific interests (e.g., wildlife, water sports, sightseeing).
Provide Personalized Recommendations:
Based on their interests, suggest tours that best match their preferences.
Highlight unique features, such as:
Wildlife tours for nature lovers.
Catamaran cruises for a relaxing experience.
Ziplining for adventure seekers.
🏞 Step 2: Highlighting Top Tours
Prepare to Present Tours:
Memorize essential details about the most popular tours, including:
Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
Sunset Catamaran Tour
Canopy Zipline
Full day Waterfall Tour
Provide Clear Details:
Explain tour costs, pick-up times, duration, what to bring, and inclusions.
Example Script: “The Sunset Catamaran Tour is a beautiful way to end your day. It includes snorkeling gear, lunch, open bar, and stunning views as the sun sets over the Pacific. Pick-up is at 1:45 PM. and if you pay in cash they even apply a special discount”
💬 Step 3: Handling Tour Inquiries
In-Person Inquiries:
Use a conversational tone and maintain eye contact.
Show enthusiasm for the tours to build excitement.
WhatsApp Inquiries:
Respond promptly using pre-saved Quick Replies for efficiency.
Examples of Quick Replies:
Tour page link.
Park entrance ticket link.
Be Honest About Availability:
If a tour is likely to sell out, inform the guest to encourage early booking.
📈 Step 4: Upselling Techniques
Offer Add-Ons:
Suggest complementary activities, like combining a park tour in the morning with a catamaran tour in the afternoon.
Example: “If you’re exploring the national park in the morning, the catamaran tour is a perfect way to unwind and enjoy the sunset.”
Highlight Exclusive Experiences:
Emphasize private tours or special packages for a more personalized experience.
🖥 Step 5: Tour Booking Process
Proceed to create the tour Booking (Refer to Tour Registration SOP for a detailed guide)
Use the Tour Booking System for seamless bookings.
Enter all necessary details (guest name, tour, pick-up time, payment method).
Confirm with the tour agency via WhatsApp using the reference text provided in the system.
Confirm Booking with Guests:
Only confirm with the guest after the tour is confirmed with the agency.
Example Script: “Your tour is all set for tomorrow at 1:45 PM. You’ll be picked up here at the parking lot.”
Nov 24, 2024