Strategic Consulting, Elevated

HotelAudit applies evidence-based methodologies to help organizations optimize performance, provides targeted support within your establishment, for a duration adapted to the objectives of the assignment.

Grounded in rigorous analysis and industry best practices, we facilitate comprehensive change initiatives that align operations, talent, and technology with long-term goals. Clients value our disciplined approach, transparent communication, and unwavering commitment to delivering results that withstand market fluctuations.

Operational Advisor & Organizational Auditor

 I provide targeted support within your establishment, for a duration adapted to the objectives of the assignment.

1.    42-HOUR IMMERSIVE AUDIT

An observation of the establishment in different situations, carried out through a discreet guest experience in order to avoid altering the teams’ normal behavior, followed by an analysis and a briefing with management. The arrangements are agreed upon with management in advance.

·      Telephone booking

·      Website: accessibility, ease of navigation, clarity of information, presentation, online booking, consistency of information, etc.

·      Billing

·      Pre-arrival guest experience

·      Arrival and check-in

·      Check-out

·      Rooms

·      Cleanliness and housekeeping

·      Breakfast & restaurant

·      Inspection of facilities and amenities: operation, cleanliness, maintenance and safety of the swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness room, bar, nightclub, etc.

·      Signage & facilities

·      Special requests

·      Handling of a problem or complaint

·      Overall guest experience

 

“The tests”

During the 24-hour period, I carry out a number of operational tests authorized by, and agreed with the director:

·      “What happens if a guest asks for X?”

·      “How long does it take to obtain Y?”

·      “Is the information correctly passed from one department to another?”

·      “How is an anomaly handled?”

 This makes it possible to assess how the organization actually operates, rather than relying solely on written procedures.

 

2.    OBSERVATION

·      How do the teams work?

·      Where is time being lost?

·      What is not working properly?

·      Which processes are unnecessarily complicated?

 

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3.    `ANALYSIS

·      Reception

·      Front office

·      Rooms

·      Maintenance

·      Stock

·      Purchasing

·      Planning

·      Internal communication

·      Security

·      Supplier management

  

4.    REPORT – ACTION PLAN (PDCA) 

·      An objective diagnosis of how the establishment operates

·      The strengths and weaknesses identified

·      Dysfunctions and issues ranked by priority

·      Identified time losses and sources of inefficiency

·      Concrete and achievable solutions

·      A prioritized action plan

·      Support with implementation, if desired

·      A follow-up review to verify results

·      An assessment of the measurable or potential impact of each issue

Issue → Cause → Measurable or potential impact → Priority
→ Solution → Potential cost → Expected outcome

 

5.    IMPLEMENTATION I support the director in implementing the new procedures.

 

6.    FOLLOW-UP & CONTROL

After the actions have been implemented, a follow-up review can be carried out to verify their application and measure the results achieved.

 

Audit → Action Plan → Implementation → Control → Results

 

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

 At the end of the assignment : 

·      An objective diagnosis of the establishment

·       The identified strengths and weaknesses

·      The priority issues and dysfunctions

·      The identified causes

·      The proposed solutions

·      A prioritized action plan

·      The results to be monitored

·      Support with implementation, if desired

Begin Your Transformation

Submit the inquiry form to discuss your objectives and determine how a tailored consulting engagement can advance your strategic priorities.

philip.vervaeke@hotel-audit.com