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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    How to Handle Guest Complaints in a Hotel (opens the original)

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    Practical hotel management strategies for independent hotel owners who want stronger operations, happier guests, better revenue, and less day-to-day chaos. ABOUT THIS EPISODE Knowing how to handle guest complaints in a hotel can make the difference between losing a guest and building a stronger relationship with them. Every independent hotel experiences problems. Rooms are delayed, equipment fails, requests get missed, and communication sometimes breaks down. The real test is what your team does

  2. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    How to Respond to Hotel Reviews Like a Pro (And Build Guest Trust) (opens the original)

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    Hotel Review Response Examples: How to Reply Like a Pro What if your most important review isn't the one a guest writes, but the reply you leave underneath it? One guest may write the review, but dozens of potential guests can read your response before deciding whether they trust your hotel enough to book. This week on Hotelier Helpcast , Gerry MacPherson looks at hotel review response examples , hotel reputation management and how independent hotel owners can turn online reviews into something

  3. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    How to Get More Hotel Reviews: 5 Simple Ways to Earn 5 Five-Star Reviews (opens the original)

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    How to Get More Hotel Reviews: 5 Ways to Earn Five-Star Reviews Why do some independent hotels consistently earn five-star reviews while others with equally good rooms struggle to get noticed? The answer isn't necessarily a bigger renovation budget, lower prices, or more luxury. Often, it's the small moments guests remember. In this week's Hotelier Helpcast , Gerry MacPherson explores how to get more hotel reviews , improve your hotel guest experience , and build a reputation that gives future g

  4. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    Hotel Guest Communication Mistakes: 7 Errors That Cost You Five-Star Reviews (opens the original)

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    Hotel Guest Communication: 7 Mistakes That Cost You Five-Star Reviews What if the difference between a four-star and five-star review isn't your room, breakfast or facilities, but one small communication mistake? In this episode of Hotelier Helpcast, Gerry MacPherson looks at hotel guest communication , the everyday mistakes that quietly damage the guest experience, and what independent hotel owners can do to prevent them. You'll hear the story of an anniversary couple who enjoyed almost everyth

  5. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    Hotel Guest Communication: What Guests Remember Most About Your Stay (opens the original)

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    Your Independent Hotel Blueprint https://hotelierhelpcast.com/hotelier-helpcast-pdf-download Use the Blueprint to identify practical opportunities to improve your guest experience, hotel operations, direct bookings, and day-to-day systems. You'll also find this week's Guest Communication Templates and more practical resources for independent hotel owners at: https://hotelierhelpcast.com/free-resources Hotel Guest Communication: 7 Ways to Improve Guest Experience What do guests remember most abou

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