BirdEye

AUGUST 28, 2020

No matter how hard your team works to exceed customer expectations, the job is never done. In this guide, we’ll discuss the 5 different types of customer expectations and how managers can put the right processes in place to ensure that they are constantly staying ahead of them. What are customer expectations?

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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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CSM Magazine

APRIL 12, 2019

Customer service is something that all businesses should strive to excel in. However, it is especially important within the hospitality industry. While some sectors may be able to get away with focusing a little less on delivering good customer service, for those within the hospitality sector it’s paramount to their success.

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Up Your Service

MAY 3, 2017

Our previous blog post demonstrated the power of customer voice in an unsolicited book review from a technology industry guru. This post makes the same point, but for the travel and hospitality – one of the most traditional “service” industries on the planet. The rise of white-glove customer service.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 16, 2024

Specifically, the world’s leading brands have begun using contact center AI to create a more efficient and effective customer service experience. By integrating these advanced technologies, these companies aim to streamline customer interaction, automate routine tasks, and optimize their overall operations.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX Is Broken: Five Takeaway’s From NTT Ltd’s 2020 Customer Experience Benchmarking Report by Stan Phelps. Forbes) Customer expectations often come down to one word: instant gratification.

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Magellan Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2024

Why is a 24-hour front desk hotel essential in modern hospitality? The front desk is the heart of a hotel, managing guest experiences and providing 24/7 hospitality. It makes every moment memorable and elevates the customer experience. Ready to know the secret to gracious hospitality? Your success is our commitment.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? Here are 100 of the strangest things retailers have been asked by customers. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Jon Picoult.

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InMoment XI

APRIL 3, 2024

They don’t view a transaction as an online experience, a mobile app experience, or a customer service experience, they view it as one continuous experience that they had. Your brand needs to deliver on all fronts in order to create a memorable experience for these customers. Let’s get into the details.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2022

He shares what organizations can learn about customer service from the hospitality industry and how to equip employees to meet and exceed customer expectations. Top Takeaways: The fundamentals of customer service start with individual customer interactions. How do you build customer confidence?

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Currency Alliance

JANUARY 18, 2021

Here are three predictions of how loyalty programs must evolve in hospitality. As the industry enters a future redefined by human-displacing technologies, much higher customer expectations and competitors such as Airbnb, this can be a devastating oversight. A bed is not just a bed. The hotel is a dispensary of experiences.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. In today’s post, I compiled my list of the top 10 customer service acronyms to use every day. Customer Service Acronyms You Need to Know. So, what can companies do to improve customer service?

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Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. And when you consistently deliver a little wow, you transform an average, satisfactory customer experience into a positively WOW Experience. Your customers will return repeatedly, spend more money, and rave about you to others on social media.

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Interactions

JULY 22, 2021

On top of all of this, it has created countless customer experience challenges which many organizations have been unable to meet. A recent study by the UK Institute of Customer Service found that complaints about poor customer service are at their highest levels since 2009. Covid customer experience challenges.

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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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CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-evolving global business landscape, the strategic move of customer support outsourcing to the Philippines has become a critical path for companies seeking to boost operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction. The expertise residing within Cynergy BPO’s leadership is unparalleled.

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Customer Guru

JANUARY 16, 2018

We hope to inspire and guide more professionals in adopting and inculcating a customer-centric approach in their organizations. There is a high possibility of a mismatch between the customers’ expectations and the experience that is delivered to them. What we do in hotels is that we get all department heads to talk to customers.

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Bill Quiseng

APRIL 25, 2021

Within the hospitality industry, we considered everything from hand sanitizers to Plexiglas shields, from floor and door decals to HVAC filters, reallocating the funds to cover the costs. With restrictions being lifted and vaccinations for everyone available soon, now is the best time to assert yourself to reinvent your customer experience.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Want Loyal Customers?

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Real estate may be most famous for being all about location, but the reality is that you can’t overlook the importance of customer service. Real estate investors tend to focus on the bottom line but ignoring customer service will literally cost them. Let’s discuss what really matters in real estate customer service.

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Clarabridge

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Social media has made it easy for people to vent about bad service. Companies no longer control the terms of engagement with customers for customer service. It’s the customer who determines when and how they reach out to a brand. Telecoms are in high demand of social customer service.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week we feature an article by Tim Fujita-Yuhas that discusses the importance of empathy when using new technology for customer service. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

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Uniphore

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Travel and hospitality were among the hardest hit industries during the pandemic. Fewer business travelers, newer no-contact preferences and higher overall expectations are a few of the factors shaping the customer experience landscape.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

Now a staple of modern life, contactless payments have reshaped the retail and hospitality industries. Within smaller spend transactions, one of the key areas affected has been customer service. The arrival of the ATM machine in the late sixties brought a significant shift in expectation for the average British consumer.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The Hospitality Mentality. Tips to Creating an Amazing Customer Service Experience in Hotels and Beyond. They discuss Rupesh’s “secret sauce” to creating an amazing guest experience across his hotels, and how those ideas can translate to the larger customer service world. Shep Hyken interviews Rupesh Patel.

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Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. Customer service transformation isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most effective ways to improve business performance.

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Grade.us

AUGUST 27, 2019

Are the hospitality and travel industries beholden to hospitality reviews? Sure, hospitality reviews are important. There are plenty of companies in the hospitality and travel industry that don't have a strong review portfolio. Is a portfolio of strong hospitality reviews an unfair advantage? Customer service.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

Training and educating your customer support representatives with the proper knowledge and equipping them with the right resources like customer service scripts is crucial to delivering satisfactory customer service. They perceive and communicate customer expectations, moods, and perceptions.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the dynamic world of hospitality, the ability to manage and enhance the guest experience often spells the difference between those who win and those who get left behind. It encompasses every aspect of their stay or visit, from the booking process and arrival to the accommodation, services, and departure. More on this later.)

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 7, 2021

Today’s customers expect better. Even if your customers live in your time zone, the internet has created an expectation of 24-hour availability. With our after hours telephone answering services for your office, that’s exactly what they’ll get. Hospitality. Mobile services.

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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. The same rules apply to customer service in other industries.

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Talkdesk

MAY 12, 2020

This allowed teams to operate around the clock and provide customer support anywhere, on any device, ensuring business continuity at all levels. Read the press release for more on Ion Solar’s selection of Talkdesk Read why our customers recommend us Check out our program for Business Continuity. Want to know more?

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. While some businesses have struggled to withstand the shifting tides, others have reacted in a timely enough fashion to keep up (at least minimally) with changing customer expectations. Organic Mobile Experiences Blur Channel Lines.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

This phenomena, labelled the ‘pingdemic’, has resulted in 600,000 people being told to isolate by the NHS COVID app in one week, causing disruption to services across the country and widespread staff shortages. For instance, customer service teams with a more traditional approach are now at risk of disruption.

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Inbenta

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI), Neuro-Symbolic AI , and Natural Language Processing (NLP) are just a few of the many innovations making their way into hospital systems, research labs, and doctor practices. In the age of digital customer experience, customers expect fast and convenient interactions. And for good reason.

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Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Strategic Milestone: Amazon’s emphasis on customer satisfaction directly contributes to its strategic milestone of market leadership. By tailoring its services to meet and exceed customer expectations, Amazon has secured customer loyalty, driving market share growth, and enhancing its overall strategic position.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There are many excellent customer service tips from a veteran in the hospitality business. Stay focused on doing the right thing for your customers, and they will stay focused on you. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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