CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Take time now to remind them of the principles of delivering exceptional customer service. Emphasize that since your customers cannot see their smiles, they need to use other body language, except handshakes and hugs, their words, and tone of voice to convey a warm welcome. And now changes every day.

Hotels 52

Hotels Exceptional Customer Service Hospitality Leadership 52

Retently

AUGUST 15, 2018

To answer this question, we’ve showcased several examples of well-established brands that deliver excellent experiences, pointing out the lessons to be taken up by any business or customer service team in their endeavor to build a long-lasting relationship with their customers. Always Empower Your Employees.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Social Media Exceptional Customer Service Hotels 96

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

By leveraging the expertise of skilled customer service agents, businesses can elevate their customer service standards to new heights. When it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, businesses face numerous challenges. And high expectations from their customers.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service E Commerce E-support 52

West Monroe

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Deprive customers of basic needs- institute price-gouging to reap higher profits, demonstrate a lack of preparation causing chaos, and have limited compassion for the situation. The policies in place and autonomy granted to the store manager in bill adjustments significantly elevated the customer experience. Demonstrate preparedness.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Hotels Exceptional Customer Service Financial 40

Horizon CX

APRIL 1, 2020

As the story goes, three business executives had traveled from out of town to attend a conference, and at the end of the first day, they gathered in their hotel lobby and asked the concierge to recommend a good place to eat. To maintain its anonymity, I will call it “Pete’s Diner.”. April 1, 2020.

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Hotels Travel Advertising Customer Expectations 59

SurveySparrow

JUNE 28, 2023

Also, optimizing customer experience requires integrating all touchpoints and ensuring a seamless transition between them. Example: Zappos, a renowned online shoe retailer, offers exceptional customer service across channels. Hence, this innovation saves time for guests and improves operational efficiency.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score E Commerce Customer Centricity 52

Customer Enthusiast

AUGUST 8, 2016

During my career as a hotel training director in New York City, on occasion I’d uncover a book that I wanted to share with a broader audience at the hotel. Another option was to develop a class from scratch, based on the book, to cascade the lessons throughout the hotel. The simple solution was to just order everyone a book.

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Hotels Books Exceptional Customer Service Retail 40

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2019

If you do this on a continuous basis, you’ll establish strong relationships with your customers due to the value you’ve been giving them. Sustain Your Customer Lifetime Value Through Exceptional Customer Service. How do you get your customers to keep coming back?

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Blog Loyalty Programs Loyalty Lifetime Customer 104

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2018

Take advantage of what you are seeing and hearing and then use what you’ve learned to surprise your customers with amazing and exceptional customer service. – Shep Hyken. Just two weeks ago I went to check in at a condo-hotel where a good friend of mine was lending me his unit.

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Blog Leadership Consulting Exceptional Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Hidden Secrets of Exceptional Customer Service From Amazon, PriceFixer, Netflix and Tesla You Could use to Command Your Customers’ Loyalty by Vicky Law. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2017 Article Customer Service Customer Service Training 69

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Offer exceptional customer service solutions with Birdeye's transparent pricing. See how our affordable plans empower you to handle difficult customers effectively. A difficult customer example would be a hotel guest complaining that she can’t heat her room above the pre-established threshold of 74 degrees.

Social Media 109

Social Media Customer Service Representative Customer Centricity Customer Satisfaction 109

Bold360

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

While it is, of course, far preferable to satisfy customers than to be thought of poorly by them, it’s not the complete commercial win that you might hope it to be. That’s why the goal of exceptional customer service is worth pursuing.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Hotels Travel 40

ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2017

The more important dimension of the employees’ role may be to inspire confidence, to delight customers, or to create a promoter. There is a way to operationalize exceptional customer service so that it occurs reliably over time by design rather than by chance.

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Exceptional Customer Service Hotels Definition Customer Service 78

LiveChat

AUGUST 5, 2016

As I’ve checked, I was supposed to stay at the Barbarahof Hotel, so I’ve immediately sent them an email explaining the situation and asking if they could extend its validity. The hotel was dark and quiet, what was surprising to me as I was sure that there would be someone at the reception desk. What does great customer service mean.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Hotels Exceptional Customer Service 2015 40

Service Untitled

JUNE 7, 2013

I found out that exceptional customer service is done by those who genuinely love what they do, and engage their patients as well as their staff with a genuine concern in their voices. How to ‘WOW’ customers at a buffet The luxurious and extravagant hotel on the island of Palm. Etheredge.

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Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Hotels Customer Satisfaction 77

ReviewTrackers

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Regardless of whether they’re choosing a new restaurant, a hotel, a car dealership, an insurance provider, or even a company to work for , people rely more than ever on the opinions of others — such as those voiced in online reviews. Online reviews play a major role in shaping the purchase decisions of today’s consumers. Same goes for apps.

E Commerce 83

E Commerce Social Media E-support Feedback 83

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Customer retention happens for many different reasons from a great product, good prices, amazing service, and more. Here are five good reminders of how to get your customers to return. I’m partial to number four… Provide Exceptional Customer Service.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Rewards Programs 13

Customer Enthusiast

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve ever observed an employee going toe-to-toe with a customer rather than making an exception or accommodating a reasonable request, then you’ve observed this paradigm in action. Habit 5: Seek first to understand and then to be understood – this principle is the key to effective interpersonal communication.

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Books Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Hotels 79

Helpware

AUGUST 7, 2018

During the April event, the pilots even got involved handing pizza out to customers. Since their inception airlines have allowed customer service to fall by the wayside, but Delta Airlines is doing what it can to gain customers through exceptional customer service. Just Throw it in a Blender”.

Customer Service 41

Customer Service Airlines Social Media Banking 41

Grade.us

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

If you knew the hotel had paid the blogger hundreds of dollars to say great things about it or that the blogger had stayed there for several days for free, it could affect how much weight you’d give the blogger’s endorsement. Say you’re planning a vacation. After all, nobody likes to feel bribed. So what’s the verdict in your opinion?

2019 37

2019 Marketing Banking Consumers 37

SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Iterate and Improve : Continuously monitor customer feedback, analyze data, and adapt your strategies to meet evolving customer needs and preferences. Test different approaches, gather insights, and iterate on your customer journey optimization efforts to drive continuous improvement.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Touchpoint Social Media Customer Centricity 52

SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Iterate and Improve : Continuously monitor customer feedback, analyze data, and adapt your strategies to meet evolving customer needs and preferences. Test different approaches, gather insights, and iterate on your customer journey optimization efforts to drive continuous improvement.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Touchpoint Social Media Customer Centricity 52

Customer Enthusiast

AUGUST 2, 2017

In May I read the 2017 Qualtrics Hotel Pain Index Study , made some notes, and had every intention of writing a June blog post in response to the study. 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.

Hotels 40

Hotels Exceptional Customer Service Guest Experience Hospitality 40

SurveySparrow

JUNE 22, 2023

Whether a customer starts a task on an iPhone, continues on an iPad, and finishes on a Mac, the experience is fluid and hassle-free. Zappos Sector: Retail Zappos, an online shoe and clothing retailer, has built its brand on a foundation of exceptional customer service. This boosts customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Customer Journey Mapping Customer Experience E Commerce E-support 52

SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Customer service is no longer a mere exchange of goods and services. Do you remember the last time you received truly exceptional customer service? If you do, the fact that you recall it is proof of high-touch customer service! Consider a high-end hotel as an example.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Experience Customers Travel 52

Grade.us

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

If you knew the hotel had paid the blogger hundreds of dollars to say great things about it or that the blogger had stayed there for several days for free, it could affect how much weight you’d give the blogger’s endorsement. Say you’re planning a vacation. After all, nobody likes to feel bribed. So what’s the verdict in your opinion?

2019 22

2019 Marketing Banking Consumers 22

LiveChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Customer story #4: Barbarahof Hotel. Here’s my personal story of great customer experience. I emailed Barbarahof Hotel and explained my situation, asking if I could use the voucher after its validation date. Customer story #5: Wendy’s. Over a year ago, I won a weekly stay for two in the Austrian Alps.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Airlines Hotels Exceptional Customer Service 65

BirdEye

MARCH 31, 2023

To answer your question, our product line is known for its high quality and durability, and we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service to ensure that you are satisfied with your purchase. I look forward to continuing our partnership and working together toward achieving even greater success in the future.

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Reference Document Communication Information 52

SmartKarrot

APRIL 23, 2020

With this model, customer value is attained over time through recurring revenue, subscriptions renewals and upsells rather than capturing it at a single sale point. What is your mood as you settle into your hotel, meet the locals, and explore the food and culture? Now think about what happens when you arrive at your destination.

Customer Success 10

Customer Success Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Touchpoint 10

Michel Falcon Experience

MARCH 12, 2019

It’s customer service. Delivering exceptional customer service. And this venue, in particular, is four floors, 16,000 square feet, 30 to 40,000 guests will come every single month; it’s a really unique restaurant, it’s more of a venue, more of a mini hotel, if you will. Same thing?

Culture 12

Culture 2019 Engagement Net Promoter Score 12