Bill Quiseng

AUGUST 10, 2015

Micah Solomon is a customer service and marketing speaker, strategist, and author of the book, High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service. Ever since reading his book, I have been following his customer experience articles on Forbes. Some of those associates may have graduated from a hospitality school.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2023

In an age where digital convenience is no longer a luxury but a basic expectation, the hotel industry faces the challenge of constantly evolving to meet and exceed guests’ needs. One innovation leading this transformation is the rise of chatbots, designed not only to streamline processes but to enrich the overall guest experience.

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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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Avaya

MARCH 13, 2017

The statistics make it clear: consumers’ expectations for services are climbing year over year. Almost two-thirds have stopped doing business with a brand due to a poor service experience, and the majority consider customer service a vital part of brand loyalty.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

The global technology platform will power personalised guest experiences to increase revenue while providing deeper guest insights for the global hospitality company. SevenRooms is a data-driven guest experience and retention platform focused 100% on building operator-focused tools.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2021

The Most Powerful Marketing Tool is a Happy Customer. How to create a 5-Star Experience for Your Customers Every Time. Shep Hyken interviews Adele Gutman Milne , Culture and Guest Experience Expert. They discuss tips on how to achieve 5-Star ratings from the hospitality perspective.

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Magellan Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It harmonizes a symphony of impeccable guest arrivals and content patrons. It guarantees that your hotel thrives by providing top-notch hospitality services. Our goal is to provide exceptional service that sets a new standard for hospitality. We are your partner in providing exceptional hospitality.

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Eptica

JULY 15, 2020

it highlights that you need to understand customers personally to elevate the ir experience. So, would your mother be happy with the outcome – and would your customer service decision make her proud of you? In our latest guest post we’re sharing a key case study from Wo uld You Do That To Your Mother?,

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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.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Week: Appreciating Clients and Employees Gives You an Edge by Sandra Idossou. My Comment: This week is International Customer Service Week. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2022

Josh Liebman is the Guest Experience Evangelist for ROLLER Software , a company that works with leisure and entertainment businesses to help them deliver better guest experiences. He shares the four reasons why businesses should not shy away from customer complaints. appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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Magellan Solutions

JUNE 10, 2021

Hotels, inns, and B&Bs present unique, fun, and relaxing opportunities for guests all over the world. These are especially the people behind the successful hospitality businesses. Excellent customer service means never allowing the concierge desk to sit empty. We work with you to create the ultimate guest experiences.

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Kustomer

JUNE 9, 2021

Not only is it critical for businesses to solve a customer complaint the first time, it can truly sway a customer’s lifelong experience with that brand. consumers were willing to spend more when companies provided exceptional customer service. According to an American Express survey , U.S.

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ENGAGE.cx

OCTOBER 14, 2015

It’s fair to say the hospitality industry aims to welcome guests to its properties the way a host welcomes visitors into his or her home. Greet the guest by name, make them feel like you’re glad they’re there, and try to accommodate their needs the best you can.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2017

With more than 12 years of experience in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Attractions Industry, Joshua specializes in guest experience training, feedback analysis, mystery shopping, and quality assurance consulting.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

Though the start of the global pandemic prevented or reduced travel, the distribution of vaccines and a decline in hospitalizations have prompted people to get back out and explore. While owning a vacation rental can work in your favor, the key to generating income boils down to quality customer service and experiences.

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ENGAGE.cx

OCTOBER 13, 2016

While you are checking out the property, the company website recognizes you and your preferred customer status, remembers you like a corner non-smoking room, and extends you an offer of an additional 10% off because of your long-standing loyalty. A Connected Customer Engagement solution like ENGAGE.cx To see how ENGAGE.cx

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Opinionator

MARCH 10, 2021

A customer comment card is a way to gather customer feedback for a business in the form of a review, comment or suggestion from the customer base. These comment cards are most often found in retail stores, but are also used in other industries, such as banks, restaurants and hospitals.

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

In other words, why invest in chasing after customer expectations when you could be shaping those expectations yourself? This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. What we have compiled here is a list of today’s industry-leading customer service examples.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 16, 2019

Do you know if your customer experience strategy is discussed in meetings that don’t have “customer experience” in the title of the agenda? Does your product team, marketing team, customer service group or others know enough about the strategy to include key parts of it in their own work?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

However, even a stunning venue can be overshadowed by subpar service staff. The key to having successful events is having a team that pays attention to detail and makes sure that your guests’ experience is as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Prioritize Personality Of course, it’s not just about experience.

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Michel Falcon Experience

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We want all our team members to take ownership of the guest experience and their professional development. Below is an image of our entire process that has helped us experience an employee retention rate 2.5x higher than the hospitality industry average. These same professionals apply and teach themselves to get better.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 6, 2017

The problem is, your profit margin is now so low that it’s hard to find the money to improve other areas such as customer service. Research has consistently shown that price is only one factor that customers consider in determining value. The second problem with the price=value equation is that it’s simply not true.

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Smith+co CX

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In my last blog I reflected on how customer experience has been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and which brands are succeeding in spite of it. One of the hardest hit sectors in the is the hospitality industry. So, we recently decided to have a short staycation in the UK to see how hospitality was faring post-lockdown.

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Customer Enthusiast

AUGUST 2, 2017

The three areas of the study that stood out to me are: 57% of guests said that unfriendly employees were most likely to cause them to have a negative experience at a hotel. 82% of guests question the value for price paid , thinking they overpaid for their stay at least sometimes. Unfriendly employees. Lacking effort.

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ReviewTrackers

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

83 percent say TripAdvisor reviews make them feel more confident in their travel decisions, and 96 percent of hotels and hospitality brands worldwide say reviews are influential in generating bookings. By quickly responding to a TripAdvisor review, you can show prospective guests that you take customer service seriously.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

AYANA Midplaza JAKARTA is a globally reputable urban sanctuary where modern amenities blend with the authentic Indonesian hospitality. Many of the guests comment on the excellent service and attention from “the brilliant customer service team”. Staff make customers feel at home, with genuine attention and care.

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SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Respondents choose from a scale, offering nuanced insights into opinions or attitudes. “On a scale from 1 to 5, how satisfied are you with our customer service? (1 Measuring Satisfaction and Feedback Businesses and service providers often use questionnaires to measure customer satisfaction levels and gather feedback.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

My husband Jason and I recently took a short trip to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, a favorite childhood destination of mine, just to unwind after several chaotic weeks of packing and moving across the city. We were seriously beat, and looking for something much more low-key than our usual trip to a theme park. We just wanted […].

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Michel Falcon Experience

APRIL 11, 2019

Thank YOU for joining US because you have tons of options, especially in hospitality, so, thank you for joining us.” Jason: The end result for you guys is what’s the industry standard retention rate for hospitality? I’m sure lots of people have worked in hospitality before.

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