Interplay Learning, the globally renowned provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, has partnered with Pacifica Hotels, the owner and operator of boutique hotels along the Pacific Coast, to provide comprehensive hospitality and safety training that enables Pacifica Hotels to rapidly upskill entry-level maintenance engineers and cross train experienced engineers to prepare them for a full range of hospitality services including HVAC, plumbing, facilities maintenance, and electrical.
video training and 3D simulations
Interplay Learning’s on-demand video training and hands-on 3D simulations help hotel maintenance engineers rapidly develop on-the-job skills and practice hands-on troubleshooting in a risk-free environment.
With Interplay’s effective, flexible training platform in place, hospitality companies can meet the ongoing challenge of the skilled trades labor shortage by rapidly training new workers and maximizing team performance.
performance and quality
It’s transforming the hiring and onboarding process, so it takes less time to equip new engineers"
“Our new training platform powered by Interplay Learning allows Pacifica Hotels to affirm our commitment to providing the ultimate experience for our guests,” said Myisha Smith, Corporate Director of Training for Pacifica Hotels.
She adds, “It’s transforming the hiring and onboarding process, so it takes less time to equip new engineers to meet our high standards of performance and quality."
innovative training solutions
Myisha Smith continues, "The shortage of skilled service engineers in our industry is a chronic challenge, but Interplay Learning’s innovative training solutions and dedicated hospitality catalog offer our management teams greater flexibility in recruiting and hiring decisions."
She adds, "Interplay Learning is helping Pacifica Hotels save time and money by streamlining operations while empowering us to continue delivering premium experiences across our growing portfolio of properties.”
on-demand course content
Interplay Learning offers hospitality companies and their team's expert-led video-based training, knowledge checks, and hands-on 3D simulations.
The on-demand course content in English and Spanish provides flexibility
The on-demand course content in English and Spanish provides flexibility, so team members can practice anytime, according to their learning style, using a tablet, computer, or virtual reality. Small, easily digestible formats mean team members can learn a little at a time or combine multiple short lessons into longer learning sessions.
online skills assessment
Interplay Learning’s consolidated command center and dashboard make it easy for management teams to assign courses, monitor progress, and track course completion for all of their engineers.
Managers can also use Interplay Learning’s online skills assessment to get an objective analysis of their team members’ progress and aptitude to personalize the training to their unique needs.
“Pacifica Hotels approaches training and development with the same intention and focus they bring to the guest experience and their portfolio of properties,” said Doug Donovan, Interplay Learning’s founder, and CEO.
Skills development
Interplay Learning helps companies like Pacifica Hotels expand their talent pool"
“Pacifica's leadership team recognizes that training drives productivity and growth, especially with the challenges of the current employment market. Interplay Learning helps companies like Pacifica Hotels expand their talent pool and accelerate skills development."
"When companies can hire more engineers or technicians and get them out in the field more quickly, they have the opportunity to establish a meaningful market advantage.”
Pacifica Hotels
Pacifica Hotels is one of the largest owners and operators of boutique hotels on the Pacific coast.
Pacifica Hotels’ 40 independent and flag properties in key California cities from San Diego to San Francisco, as well as Hawaii, feature outstanding locations, AAA 3 and 4-diamond ratings, upgraded amenities, and high guest service standards.
