39. Everyone, I hope you are spending lots of time with your families as summer comes to a close. We just dropped off Jordan at her first day of kindergarten, and I'm sure some of you did the same! In my picture this month, you'll see one of Dylan and Jordan hanging out and playing well together as usual. About a week ago, we got back from a two week trip to California. During the first week, I attended a number of business meetings, but we took the second week as vacation and had a great time. It is interesting that no matter where I go, I can't help evaluating the customer service experience we have. It must be in our blood! Anyway, during the first week, we stayed at a hotel in Los Angeles that we've stayed at every year for the last 4 years. Since the last time we were there, the hotel was sold to Intercontinental Hotels, a high-end chain with a good reputation. We were excited to go back there and experience the difference. Unfortunately, the only thing that went up were the prices. As a Hyatt, we would always get a note welcoming us back. No notes this time. As a Hyatt, they'd always ask what type of newspaper we wanted in the morning. No one asked this time. As a Hyatt, the housekeeping staff would always convert the couch into a pull-out bed for Jordan. Not this time. As a Hyatt, we got two complimentary bottles of water at turn down each night. Nothing here. I even talked to some of the employees and they told me that things weren't like they used to be. Thanks for all that you do.
42. From: Morrow Lara (Human Resources) Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 4:31 PM To: Shipp Lance; Spiegelman Paul Cc: Carter Tracey (Human Resources); Pryor Andrew Subject: Beryl Cares Allan Follett Provider Services Call Advisor (New BBB member) Allan had surgery on his Achilles tendon. It is a sports injury. He will be out a few weeks. Flowers sent. Lara Morrow Queen of Fun and Laughter
Watch in presentation mode. Do you want to show numbers? If so, I’m picturing something like this with more detail. And I should have a better Inc 5000 logo in the next week or two.