ShepHyken

JULY 14, 2021

Trippi is a world-class, award-winning hotel manager and Mitchell is a super-successful restauranteur. Both know the value of their customers hearing yes for an answer. If you dig a little deeper into the concept, it’s not so much about saying, “Yes” to every customer. What is the Question ? The simple answer is, “No.”

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A customer’s experience doesn’t start and end with purchasing your product or service. It’s a journey encompassing every point of interaction with your brand, from the initial awareness to leaving an online review. It helps brands track, analyze, and organize each customer interaction with them.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2021

They build brands. My Comment: Customer Experience (CX) is marketing. It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in, any company can learn from the hotel and restaurant industries, where a lack of hospitality could send you toward going out of business. My Comment: Want to learn customer service from the best?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2016

13 Haunting Customer Service Statistics by Tricia Morris. Microsoft) Here are 13 haunting (and daunting) customer service statistics that are keeping brands, and especially CSRs, up at night. My Comment: Leadership defining the customer service vision may be the most important start to creating a customer-focused culture.

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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

With younger generations becoming the dominating force in the overall consumer base it is more important than ever to be able to identify their needs and understand how they want to interact with your brand. The customer journey is so important because it is the foundation on which customer acquisition and customer loyalty are built.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2018

I’ve stayed at many Crowne Plazas in the past, and they are nice hotels, however, the experience at this one was quite unique. First, the concept of personalization is to make the customer feel like the experience is somewhat unique to them. Not just any beer, but a special brand called Double Magician and Staff Magician.

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

10+ Times Hotels Surprised Everyone With Their Creativity by Sarune Mac. Bored Panda) If you stay at hotels often, you know that most of them seem to offer the same old thing – mildly friendly reception, a decent bed, and a warm shower. Why does my business have such angry customers? by John Walls.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

I notice the same type of behavior happens with airlines and hotels. It’s easy to spot the frequent traveler by the way they are treated by airline and hotel employees. So, it appears that frequency might warrant a better customer experience. The same might go for how much a customer spends. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Here are some reminders of what it takes to keep your customers happy – and coming back. Hotel Guest Service: Being Capable Is Not Enough by Steve Curtin. Hotel Executive) Having been enticed by all the images of the specialty cocktail, I was looking forward to ordering one. A good service opportunity went bad.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Hotels 107

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

Shangri-La has been ranked as Singapore’s top customer service provider in a new survey conducted by The Straits Times and Statista. The survey evaluated customer service across various sectors, with over 5,500 respondents participating. Other notable performers in the top 10 list include Parkroyal Collection at No.

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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Sentiment Analysis : Businesses use NLP to analyze customer feedback, reviews, and social media conversations to determine customer sentiment toward their products, services, or brands. has grown to become a leading active lifestyle brand and endurance event company with more than 2.5 million global participants.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Benny Tjia shares lessons learned from the hospitality industry about creating a customer focused culture. Proper customer service is something this line of business have trained for — possibly for hundreds of years at the big hotel chains. Shep Hyken.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Companies that design their experiences around Customers’ wants and needs have cultures that are Customer focused. Companies that focus on the operations of the organization, many times at the expense of Customers’ wants and needs, have an Operational focus. Hateselling is a symptom of this culture.

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TechSee

APRIL 10, 2019

A recent report by Forrester takes this concept one step further by proving that improving customer experience in telecoms delivers a boost to all KPIs. Drive Revenue with Great Customer Experience 2017 indicates that after the auto industry and upscale hotels, telecoms has the third highest potential for increasing revenue by improving CX.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

This short article makes the case for why internal service is important and teaches us a few questions we should be asking our fellow employees (internal customers). 10 Traits of a Great Hotel Front Desk Agent by Rupesh Patel. Do they have hotel experience? Did they come from another hotel? Want Loyal Customers?

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 76

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. Forbes) Dartmouth business school Vijay Govindarajan and author of The Innovator’s Dilemma describes three barriers to brand survival in a changing world. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Sometimes that doubles as a brand promise. Along those lines, I want you to come up with a customer service promise. For some companies, their tagline is their customer service promise. Three words that exhibit a commitment to the customer. Three words that exhibit a commitment to the customer.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2017

First Up: In Shep Hyken’s opening comments he relates an experience from the customer service workshops his company conducts for client companies. In these workshops, attendees are asked, “What is a quality that all customer-focused employees possess?” What are the qualities of a customer-focused employee?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Why Chick-fil-a Is One of the Most Loved Brands by John Dijulius. The DiJulius Group) Even as the demand for Chick-fil-A is at an all-time high, the private company will only grow at a pace they ensure they won’t jeopardize the brand experience. Travelers Today) Customer service should be an integral part of any brand’s strategy.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

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. Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. What Makes an Optimal Customer Experience in 2021?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2022

It seems that almost every time I get my car worked on, call my internet provider, stay at a hotel, fly on an airline, order almost anything online, etc., Because many times I leave my name and phone number in the comment section for the company or brand to call me. You must let your customers know you are listening to them! .

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

5 Straightforward Ways Small Business Owners Can Create a Stellar Customer-Focused Culture by Steven Van Belleghem (America’s Small Business Network) Embarking on a journey to craft a customer-focused culture within a small business landscape isn’t just about adhering to the norms—it’s about redefining them.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

(CMSWire) We know that customers expect answers to service inquiries within an hour, and they also expect their online experiences to be convenient and fast, with their questions answered and their goals accomplished. How has the ongoing digital evolution impacted how customers view patience today? It’s that simple. Close enough!).

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I think spinning off into PayPal is great for consumers in many ways, including: It gives PayPal a chance to build a new brand. By spinning off into their own entity, they can become a more prestigious brand in a new dynamic market. Competition is great for Customer Experience. PayPal has a perception problem.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 7, 2016

When my wife and I visited Southern Louisiana last year about this time, we noticed that a lot of retailers differentiated themselves by doing a little something extra for customers. One experience that stood out was our dinner at Restaurant R’evolution at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter.

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InteractionMetrics

MARCH 27, 2025

When you look at how quickly advertising costs, introductory offers, sales pitches and tools add up, acquiring a new customer typically costs way more than retaining an existing one. Because your existing customers have already said “yes” to your brand at least once. And the payoff is massive. And it works.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Every employee – and that includes top executives – should experience what every customer experiences. LinkedIn) Hotel people like yourself are the reason why others can take their mind off troubles and get a comfortable night’s sleep (even though their house is under water or completely destroyed).

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2017 Article Customer Service Hospitality 84

ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2023

Seven Ways to Improve Customer Service in Hotel Industry by TravelDailyNews. TravelDailyNews) Excellent customer service is crucial in the hospitality industry, where customers often play an active role. Travelers usually stay at hotels to indulge in self-care or mark special occasions. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

The article’s author emphasizes the need for brands and people to bring a personal/real element into the customer experience. What Today’s Guests Really Want When It Comes To Hotel Loyalty Programs Might Surprise You by Ellis Connolly. Hospitality Net) Why do so many hotel loyalty programs fail?

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

I J Golding) I make no secret of the fact that I am a fan of ‘old fashioned values’ in the delivery of great Customer Experiences. My Comment: While this is a press release put out by Maritz, it links to a free download of “The Insider’s Guide to Customer Loyalty.” Or when a hotel charges separate WiFi fees for each device that’s used.

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2016 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 81

Steve DiGioia

DECEMBER 5, 2016

As some companies grow, they purposely change their shift from customer focused to bottom line focused. For those that are interested in staying focused on the customer, it is more important than ever to hire the right people that fit the customer focused culture. Long term that can be a mistake.

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2019

Whether you are an online retail giant Amazon or the Walt Disney Company, an effective customer-service is something clearly that can make you a cut above. It is assumed that within a few years down the line, customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator.

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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. Owing to his expertise in Customer Experience Management, he has successfully executed various strategies and actions in order to set up customer-centric organizations across industries in India.

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ReviewTrackers

APRIL 7, 2021

A 2017 global risk management survey found that damage to brand and reputation is ranked as the top risk management concern. Reputational risk can cause damage to a bank’s brand and reputation. Manage online reviews, social media, and customer feedback. Become more customer-focused. Its impact is very real.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

My Comment: The customer service/support team may be the wrong name for a department that is on the front line, answering questions, dealing with complaints, and ensuring the customer’s problems are taken care of. These people are the brand ambassadors who get customers to buy more and say, “ I’ll be back.”.

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Currency Alliance

JANUARY 18, 2021

It’s time for hotel operators to re-evaluate how well their ace in the hole – their loyalty program – is enabling every function of their business to deliver more value. Ask any traveler checking into a hotel after an exhausting business meeting, a white-knuckle flight, or a surprise marriage proposal. A bed is not just a bed.

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C Space

MAY 22, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 21, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Keep checking back here for the latest updates on how brands are dealing with coronavirus. The conversations in the fitness space are completely unusual,” said Marden.

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