More like “Le WTF.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe services available from salespeople are much more limited than what you can expect from a true concierge. Where can hotel guests get the services previously provided by the concierges? Your guess is as good as ours.<\/p>\n
Part of what makes this new trend so unseemly is these ticket-sellers are relying on a hard-won tradition of trust between customers and concierges. Hotels are changing the game, often unbeknownst to their guests.<\/p>\n
Ticket-selling vendors are also exploiting, and putting at risk, the relationship between customers and their hotel. Customer loyalty is built upon trust and goodwill, and hotels are risking both with this questionable practice.<\/p>\n
Make sure you know what you’re getting into when you approach a concierge desk at a Las Vegas hotel! Inquire as to whether you’re dealing with a salesperson or a true concierge, and make your decisions accordingly.<\/p>\n
What do you think? Do you use concierge services when you’re staying in a Las Vegas hotel? If so, does it matter if your concierge is someone trained and certified as a concierge? We’d love to hear your thoughts and comments.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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