Naslov
Managing Quality in Hotel Excelsior

Autori
Vrtiprah, Vesna

Izvornik
Journal of quality assurance in hospitality & tourism (1528-008X) 2 (2001), 3/4; 111-126

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Sažetak
There is no doubt that quality in the hotel industry is an important issue. Delivering quality in hospitality operations involves reliably providing accommodation, food, service and entertainment within an environment that meets the expectations of customers, simultaneously creating opportunities for adding value that will exceed expectations and result in delight and repeat purchases or recommendations. Managing quality in hospitality operations is difficult, complicated by the complex blend of production and service elements that need to be managed over the short cycle of operations. Hotel Excelsior initiated a benchmarking exercise in 5-star hotels and recognizing the contribution that quality might play in achieving company objectives in marketing and profitability, decided to gain ISO 9002 registration in July of 1999. ISO 9002 does not guarantee improvements in quality, but the management of Hotel Excelsior believes that the systems and controls have this effect. Hotel Excelsior has taken on that challenge. The paper analyzes how they established HRN EN ISO 9002 (Croatian Norm European Norm ISO 9002) and the advantages of an orientation towards quality.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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