Lingua Scientia Journal
Vol. 33 No. 1 (2026)

BELLBOYS' VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN ENHANCING GUEST SERVICE EXPERIENCE DURING CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT PROCESSES AT GRAND MIRAGE RESORT

Dewa Dharma Santika (Diploma 4 English for Professional and Business Communication, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)
Made Suardana (Diploma 4 English for Professional and Business Communication, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Communication plays a vital role in the hospitality industry, particularly in ensuring service quality and maintaining guest satisfaction. Bellboys, as frontline employees, interact directly with guests during the check-in and check-out processes, making effective communication an essential aspect of service delivery. This study aims to identify, describe, and analyze the verbal and non-verbal communication strategies used by bellboys in enhancing guest service experiences at Grand Mirage Resort. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through observations, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that verbal communication is primarily used to greet guests, provide information, confirm requests, offer assistance, and maintain smooth interactions throughout the service process. In addition, non-verbal communication, including eye contact, facial expressions, body posture, gestures, and professional appearance, plays a significant role in conveying friendliness, politeness, confidence, and professionalism. The integration of verbal and non-verbal communication contributes positively to guest satisfaction and the overall service experience. However, the study also identifies several challenges, including inconsistencies in communication practices and limited awareness of the importance of non-verbal cues among some bellboys. Therefore, regular communication training and continuous professional development are recommended to strengthen communication competencies and further improve service quality in the hospitality industry.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JJBI

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Lingua Scientia is a journal committed to publishing studies in the area of foreign language teaching and learning and linguistics. It adopts diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives in exploring a wide range of current issues in foreign language teaching and linguistic studies. Subject ...