I learned that deep down inside, hotel guests want to feel assured that everything is under control, and that any problem will be resolved right away.
They don’t want to wait three hours. They want to unload their feelings on the closest person they see. — They want somebody / anybody to care for them. If this happens, they will feel respected and even honored.
Based on this, I announced a new policy: Every employee, from the general manager down to the newest busboy, is empowered to spend up to $2,000 to make sure the guest is happy.