ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If they want to continue to succeed, it’s key that they make their customers feel valued and that they truly care about them and their experience with the brand. Is Customer Empowerment the New Customer Engagement?

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Eptica

JANUARY 29, 2016

Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 Customer service lessons from the hotel sector. Author: James Gladwish Since the days of coaching inns, providers of accommodation have had to focus on delivering the right customer experience to their guests. Published on: January 29, 2016. I think it comes down to four areas: 1.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view on customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Chick-fil-a Is One of the Most Loved Brands by John Dijulius. My Comment: John DiJulius is one of the smartest customer service/CX experts on the planet. What Makes Good Customer Service?

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Kustomer

JUNE 1, 2023

Using customer data to create a personalized customer experience is one of the top customer service trends of 2023, according to Forrester. Delivering excellent customer service isn’t just about responding when there’s an issue, resolving it and moving on. For the modern consumer, expectations are growing.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways Digital Evolution Has Changed Customers’ Ideas About Patience by Scott Clark. How has the ongoing digital evolution impacted how customers view patience today? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. My Comment: I love learning from major brands (like Walmart and McDonald’s).

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InMoment XI

MARCH 27, 2024

A well-crafted automotive reputation management strategy is essential for any auto brand looking to build trust, foster customer loyalty, and thrive in a competitive market environment. brands must recognize that the ability to manage their digital channels and digital reputation is a crucial success factor. .

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. by Max Starkov.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Claron Kinny, SEO Outreach Specialist at Beaconstac , a company that creates and manages QR codes for brands for an immersive offline and online CX. He shares how companies can use QR codes to improve customer service and experience. QR codes in customer service: How effective is it?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts? Look no further!

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. Start by reading this article.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Harvard Business Review) Most people believe — and research backs them up — that great customer experience drives revenue growth. Hospitality Net) Why do so many hotel loyalty programs fail? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. And high expectations from their customers.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Thanks for calling our Hotel. Personalization as a driver in customer service. consumers abandoned a brand due to lack of personalization and trust. AI has the power to achieve mass personalization by harnessing huge amounts of data from multiple data sources and uncovering patterns in customer behavior.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Google Reviews are user-generated evaluations and comments about businesses and services that are posted on Google’s platform. Users can leave reviews for various establishments such as restaurants, hotels, shops, and more. These reviews often include ratings, written feedback, and sometimes photos.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I would love to get some service-related feedback. My hotels have struggled this year with our service scores. In years past both of my locations were consistently in the top 30% of brands. I think you’ll agree that you don’t have to be in the hotel or hospitality industry to benefit from answering these questions.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

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Customer Bliss

MARCH 21, 2019

Be sure it’s customer-focused, not self-focused,” says Horst Schulze , Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. One who leads with a vision and principles that can transform both employee and customer experience?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 28, 2015

We received a master class on the use of microinteractions to support customer experience when we at CTS Service Solutions held a team retreat at Kimpton’s Vero Beach Hotel and Spa (VBHS) awhile back. More striking was the Kimpton brand sign. Many hotel brands are cognizant of the importance of first impressions.

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Interactions

MAY 20, 2021

Hotels, airlines, and tourist destinations are currently preparing for this resurgence– without actually knowing the volume that it will bring. . However, it’s impossible to know what these brands should expect. Or should hotels and airlines continue to be cautious? Will this summer mark a full return to normal operations?

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Customer Enthusiast

AUGUST 3, 2015

Many companies have brand promises that look good in ads, and emblazoned on websites, banners, and buttons, but often these promises have little credibility among customers or employees. Take, for instance, my recent stay at a Courtyard Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. I said, “Seriously?” (I That’s his job.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are several benefits to outsourcing customer service in the hospitality industry. Read on to learn more about the benefits of outsourcing customer service in the hospitality industry. Service Quality. When a hospitality company outsources their customer service to a contact centre, they reduce its risk.

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transcosmos Information Systems

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Admittedly, it’s the stories about a company’s wins and gaffes on customer service that catch the attention—and rightfully so. After all, everyone is a customer one way or another. Outside of the ASCI rankings though, the following companies have made waves for raising the bar for customer service: 1.

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Interactions

MARCH 19, 2020

Consumers are scrambling to contact airlines and hotels to cancel or change their bookings. . Amidst this chaos with emotions running high, customers still expect these brands to show empathy and offer fast, efficient, and effective solutions. Especially in times of need, consumers want brands to show empathy and support.

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2023

One element stands out as a game-changer in the fast-paced corporate world where there is fierce competition and constantly changing customer expectations: the customer service experience. It’s the magic element that can turn a one-time customer into an avid advocate of the brand.

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Retently

AUGUST 15, 2018

Customer service used to be something companies offered without giving it too much thought, but it has become a central point of any business strategy nowadays. There are plenty of numerous examples of excellent customer service being provided by top companies. But what is good customer service, though?

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. 10+ Times Hotels Surprised Everyone With Their Creativity by Sarune Mac. Today, however, we’d like to focus on a few hotels that decided to up their game and take hospitality to the next level.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product. I never knew I wanted that.”

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ShepHyken

JULY 14, 2021

Is this customer service utopia? Trippi is a world-class, award-winning hotel manager and Mitchell is a super-successful restauranteur. The hotel she works at has no airport shuttle, but a guest who just landed at the airport calls and asks, “Do you have a shuttle to get me from the airport to the hotel?”.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Customer Service & Experience USA 2020 (November 17-18th) brings together an unrivalled list of senior customer service leaders from the world’s most powerful and innovative brands. In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we are bringing our most senior line-up yet.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2021

We were discussing how important it is to “bake” customer service into the culture. It’s leadership’s job to define the customer service vision, ensure it’s communicated, and be the role models demonstrating how customers and employees are to be treated. I remember the first time I stayed at a Hard Rock Hotel.

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The DiJulius Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

From quality officer in the Air Force to Vice President of Quality for the luxury hotel brand Capella Hotels & Resorts to Senior Member of the American Society for Quality, Ryan knows service excellence in and. Read Full Article.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2016

I agree that the hospitality industry seems to be the perfect place to find excellent examples of good (and bad) business practices as well as examples of customer service. It was roughly about three years ago when I started developing Bornevia, a customer service help desk software, along with my team. Shep Hyken.

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