Wednesday, May 18, 2011

WOWEDSighting: My Hyatt Regency North Dallas WOWEDFactor Experience

Dates of WOWEDSightings: May 11-13, 2011.       

My Testimony: In my many years of business travel, I have never had a hotel experience that could be defined as pure “interaction” (as opposed to “transaction”). That is until May 11-13 when I stayed at the Hyatt Regency North Dallas. Perhaps the best way to describe my experience is that at every interaction (and there were several) I didn’t feel like a “hotel customer” as much as a “guest in the home” of a hotel staffer. The WOWEDFactor components (humanizing, engaging, connecting) were delivered again and again throughout my two day stay. A few of my WOWEDSightings: Carmen – the most amazing breakfast greeting; you’d have to see it to believe it. Toy – at lunch, remembered me from breakfast, reminded me that I had to eat my vegetables to get dessert! – playful and tasteful banter. Freddie approaches me and asks me about my stay. Sonya – comes to my room from her position at the front desk to help me adjust my room thermostat. David, Juan and Sal … more playful and tasteful banter. All genuine interactions; all WOWEDSightings. My hat is off to managers Dominic and Cheryl – I felt that I spent two days hanging out with friends. WOWEDFactor delivered by staff; business value enhanced for Hyatt Regency.