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THE TYPSY BLOG

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Hospitality operations

The fragile balance between comfort and compliance

Learn how to balance hospitality compliance with exceptional guest service. Discover practical ways to protect guests, maintain standards, and create...

Hotels

Employee recognition before the holidays

Boost employee morale and performance this holiday season with effective recognition strategies. Learn how to engage your hospitality team, reduce...

Hotels

How to deal with aggressive customers

Learn how to handle a customer who is aggressive with you or your team member. Learn how to deal with a customer who is highly demanding in our blog.

Hospitality operations

Top 2022 Digital Marketing Hotel Hacks

Find out how to maximize your digital marketing efforts in 2022. These top hacks for hotels will help you to get your brand noticed online.

Hospitality operations

The top 10 blogs of 2021

2021 has been a big year for Typsy! Here are our top 10 blogs ranging from bartending tips to menu writing, we've got it all!

Hotels

How to make the most of a hotel restaurant

Do you come across several customer's who prefer to dine-out than dine-in at your in-house restaurant? Learn how to make the most of a hotel...

Hospitality operations

How to successfully market travel to Gen Z

Gen Zers are ready to explore the world, but they want to do it differently. Find out how you can market travel to Gen Z in a way that appeals to...

Hospitality operations

8 tips on mastering the art of delegation

Learn how to delegate effectively in hospitality. Build confidence, reduce burnout, and develop stronger teams with these practical delegation tips.

Hospitality operations

4 services hotels should outsource

Businesses can’t do it all themselves. Nor should they try. Find out what four services your hotel should look to outsource to save budget and focus...

Team performance

How to train new hospitality employees

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitality businesses are struggling to find individuals with the right skills. In this blog post, we...

Hospitality operations

6 budgeting tips for hotel managers

Different types of skills can have different professional benefits. In this blog you'll understand the importance of budgeting for hotel managers.

Restaurants & Bars

7 SEO tips to boost your restaurant website

SEO for restaurants has its quirks. If you're ready to boost traffic, start converting new customers and make your website feel relevant again,...

Hotels

5 tips to protect guest and customer data

Need to protect and secure your customer data? These five hospitality tips will help you reinforce your online system to keep your guest data safe.

Hospitality operations

6 hospitality tips to boost employee happiness

Need to keep your staff motivated and feeling happy at work? We share with you six hospitality tips that will help you improve your company culture.

Hospitality operations

Upselling tips for your front-desk staff

Need hospitality tips to learn how to upsell? Check out these 10 upselling tips that will entice your guests to upgrade.

Hotels

How to be a barista: Tips for beginners

New to coffee? Learn how to be a barista with practical beginner tips to build confidence, consistency, and essential café skills.

Hotels

The golden rules of hotel bartending

So you know how to make a cocktail, but do you have what it takes to be a hotel bartender? Discover hospitality tips and become the best hotel...

Team performance

5 tips to handle long hours in hospitality

Long hours are often common for hospitality staff members, but how can they best manage? We've got some simple hospitality tips here.

Guest experience

How to grow your online presence

Need tips to grow your online presence and increase your foot traffic in your venue? Discover tips on how social proof can help your business stand...

Team performance

How to improve your skills as a server

A first-person guide to improving your skills as a server, building confidence, and delivering better guest experiences.

Hotels

How to become a hospitality manager

Want to take your hospitality career to the next level but not sure how? Read on for great tips from Kacey Bradley.

Hospitality trends

7 creative ways to engage hospitality employees

Happy, engaged staff don't just work harder, they'll stay with you for longer. Guest blogger Ana Cvetkovic looks at ways you can improve staff...

Restaurants & Bars

How to create a wine list that sells itself

A wine menu is more than a list - it's an opportunity to create an amazing guest experience and drive per-table revenue. Emma Willson explains.

Hospitality trends

8 ways to avoid getting burnt out

If you're feeling stressed about returning to work post-lockdown, you're not alone. Manage your stress and avoid burnout with these great tips.

Hotels

How to respond to negative reviews

Negative reviews can be nerve-wracking, but it's important to know the best way to respond. In this post, Typsy looks at some best-practice...

Hotels

COVID-19 business restart for managers

Restarting your business after COVID shutdowns? Pick up some great tips and best-practice strategies with Typsy's newest course. Available now.

Restaurants & Bars

Top 7 best hospitality training ideas for 2025

Discover seven expert training strategies to empower your hospitality team—boost guest service, retention, and staff engagement with Typsy’s courses.

Restaurants & Bars

How to improve restaurant guest loyalty

What your restaurant needs most right now is return customers - and achieving this is about understanding your guests needs as well. Adrian Johansen...

Hotels

Recruitment and Onboarding with Mike Hewitt

Good recruitment and onboarding strategies are vital for creating a strong, happy team. Discover how with Typsy's newest course. Available now.

Hotels

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Data privacy and security is vital in modern hospitality. With Typsy's GDPR course, discover everything you need to know to handle data safely....

Hospitality operations

How to develop a restaurant menu

Is your menu the best it could be? Reopening after COVID might mean making some changes. Doug Radkey explains.

Team performance

How to pair beer with food - a beginner's guide

Love beer but not sure it goes with tonight's meal? Never fear! Whether your evening plans are gourmet or more chips 'n' dips, Typsy's here to help.

Hospitality education

What qualifications do you need for hospitality?

Wherever your hospitality ambitions lie, Typsy's helping you take the next step forward with essential qualifications to help you achieve your goals.

Hospitality operations

Got milk? The pros and cons of plant-based milks

Looking to switch things up? Samantha van Zweden walks us through the pros and cons of the most common and popular plant-based milks available today.