SurveySensum

JULY 3, 2019

Give reasons to your restaurant guests remember you for the best-in-class experience you deliver. Experience is the influencer in the hospitality industry. Especially, for restaurants, it’s become pivotal to get more guests and earn customers loyalty. Listening to guests is crucial! Conclusion.

Guest Experience 74

Guest Experience Net Promoter Score Management Hotels 74

Customer Bliss

JUNE 20, 2017

Jackie McAtee, Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience for Mayfair Medical Imaging, and I discuss her path from hospitality and marketing to her hybrid role of both marketing and customer experience. Much of Jackie’s background was in the luxury hospitality industry. Experience vs. brand.

Innovation 200

Innovation Healthcare Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 200

BirdEye

APRIL 1, 2025

Today, hotel review management is no longer a reactive taskits a strategic, revenue-driving function that directly impacts occupancy, guest loyalty, and long-term profitability. In most cases, a guest forms the first impression of your hotel long before their arrivaloften with a single glance at your online reviews.

Hotels 52

Hotels 2025 Books Management 52

InMoment XI

AUGUST 1, 2024

Customer sentiment is the emotions and attitudes expressed by customers towards a brand, product, or service. By analyzing customer sentiment, businesses can gain valuable insights into how their customers perceive their offerings and overall brand experience. Why is Customer Sentiment Important?

Measurement 195

Measurement Hotels Social Media Hospitality 195

Avaya

MARCH 13, 2017

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. So, why do 65% of customers still believe they put in more effort than a brand to resolve service issues?

Hospitality 56

Hospitality Innovation Hotels Guest Experience 56

CSM Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

AI-powered support ensures that customers receive help in their native language, increasing trust and brand loyalty. Travel and Hospitality: Personalized Customer Service A global hotel chain implemented AI translation to enhance guest communication.

E Commerce 59

E Commerce E-support 2030 Competitive Advantage 59

Qualtrics

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The guest experience could be the difference between whether a guest returns or not. Explore the ways that organizations can use guest experience as a key factor of their success. What is guest experience? The guest experience is the cumulative effect of every interaction your guests have with you.

Guest Experience 49

Guest Experience 2021 Hotels Hospitality 49

inmoment

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Last week, I led a roundtable discussion at the Future Guest Experience 2019 conference, where I had a chance to chat with executives and CX experts who are searching for ways to future-proof their guest experiences. The only way to truly future-proof an experience, though, is to stay proactive. .

Guest Experience 40

Guest Experience Entertainment Hospitality Brands 40

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. How do I define my brand standards?

Hotels 103

Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Consulting 103

BirdEye

JANUARY 24, 2025

Implement these advanced marketing strategies for different hotel types Build a social media crisis management plan for your hotel’s brand 4 common mistakes to avoid while doing social media marketing for hotels How to measure success in hotel social media marketing?

Social Media 52

Social Media Hotels Marketing Travel 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Southwest Airlines Puts Its Heart Into The Customer Experience by Stan Phelps. Purple Goldfish) Two years ago Southwest Airlines launched new branding for the airline. The heart is now more prominent in the branding. Now he turns to wearable technology (the Apple Watch) to take the guest experience to the next level.

2016 125

2016 Article Airlines Customer Service 125

Avaya

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

This without question includes the hospitality industry, where hoteliers are working overtime to stay ahead of today’s rapid pace of innovation. By doing so, guests can escalate any mobile interaction to a video chat session with the touch of a finger—anytime, anywhere via an integrated mobile app (more on this below).

Hotels 55

Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Travel 55

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. Improved customer satisfaction not only fosters loyalty but can also lead to positive word-of-mouth, attracting new customers to the brand.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Virtual Agent E Commerce E-support 195

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. First, the CMR team extracts a subset of social comments from an InMoment-built data warehouse, based on the products and brands they want to know more about.

Insights 195

Insights Social Media Net Promoter Score Events 195

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.

Customer Engagement 65

Customer Engagement Engagement Guest Experience Hospitality 65

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.

Hotels 52

Hotels Hospitality Guest Experience Books 52

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 currently live across 25 countries at Marriott brands including W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St.

Technology 52

Technology Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality 52

Avaya

JUNE 27, 2017

Technology is no longer part of the guest experience; it is the guest experience. Today, 40% of guests now regularly use hotel mobile apps. Overall, two-thirds say they have a better hotel experience when brands leverage the latest technologies. That’s exactly why HITEC 2017 exists.

2017 53

2017 Hospitality Guest Experience Hotels 53

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Resolution Foundation, a UK-based research organization, recently published data showing that 11% of the market for “hotels and similar accommodation” was owned by the top 5 brands in the sector in 2016; a drop of three percentage points from 2004[i]. On the contrary, the hotel remains a highly valued experience offering.

Hotels 40

Hotels Hospitality Loyalty Travel 40

ReviewTrackers

MAY 15, 2017

Across all segments of the hotel and hospitality industry, online reputation has become one of the most powerful drivers of revenue and growth. To ensure that your online reputation is driving guests to your hotel — instead of away from it — we created a list of hotel reputation management best practices and tactics. TripAdvisor ).

Hotels 20

Hotels Management Net Promoter Score Social Media 20

ReviewTrackers

MARCH 3, 2019

Meanwhile, 96 percent of hotel and hospitality brands worldwide say that TripAdvisor reviews are influential in generating bookings. You can also gain valuable insights on how to deliver even better guest experiences. 83 percent of consumers say TripAdvisor reviews make them feel more confident in their travel decisions.

Hotels 70

Hotels Travel Guest Experience Books 70

BirdEye

DECEMBER 27, 2024

3 ways to build strong relationships with loyal customers First, successful restaurants leverage review insights to personalize guest experiences. Creating an authentic review-generation culture requires strategic and thoughtful approaches that don’t feel forced or transactional.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel Social Media Feedback Guest Experience 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business. Customer retention can also help build your brand and reputation.

Article 70

Article Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 70

CSM Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

As hospitality professionals, you’re likely aware that exceptional customer service is no longer just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. Let’s explore some of the latest trends shaping the way hotels enhance guest experiences. Personalized Experiences Guests today expect more than just a place to sleep.

Hotels 52

Hotels Customer Service Guest Experience Hospitality 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 16, 2019

Your employees need to hear about your customer experience mission in ways that relate to them and their everyday lives. We take this a bit for granted in industries like hospitality. It’s not unusual to have a monthly theme around guest experiences and start each shift with announcements and reminders around that theme.

Customer Experience 110

Customer Experience 2019 Guest Experience Hospitality 110

NICE inContact

JUNE 27, 2017

When it comes to competitive industries, few rank higher than hospitality. With so many high-end hotel and accommodation options vying for customers these days, the guest experience has never been more critical. Great communication and attention to customer journey goes much farther in garnering return guests and brand loyalty.

Omnichannel 48

Omnichannel Contact Center Guest Experience Hospitality 48

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. Replying to TripAdvisor reviews can be a lot of work, especially for global hotel chains and multiple-property brands.

Hotels 91

Hotels Travel Hospitality Books 91

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. Furthermore, 59% of respondents said they would try a new brand just for the better customer service experience. According to an American Express survey , U.S.

Tourism 76

Tourism Guest Experience Exceptional Customer Service Hospitality 76

Optimove

JULY 19, 2022

The hospitality industry is back. With millions of us reaching for our passports and planning a long-overdue getaway, the hospitality sector is expected to grow from $3.9 Better app engagement , enabling hoteliers to ship relevant, valuable messages that guests want to receive – when they want to receive them.

Hotels 52

Hotels Marketing Guest Experience Travel 52

ENGAGE.cx

OCTOBER 13, 2016

This version of great customer experience within the guest journey can be achieved today – and with the right customer engagement solution, it can be achieved without spending a ton of money. Every guest’s journey is made up of each touch point a guest has with a brand or property. Engagement Score Defines VIPs.

Engagement 40

Engagement Guest Experience Hotels Hospitality 40

Happy or Not

APRIL 1, 2025

Metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS) , Customer Effort Score, and Customer Satisfaction score help brands measure customer satisfaction and improve customer journey. A comprehensive strategy ensures the support team resolves complaints and reinforces what customers love about the brand.

Feedback 36

Feedback Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction Customer Retention 36

Retently

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Given the dynamic hospitality landscape, where user experiences can make or break a business, Airbnb stands as a prime example of how customer feedback can shape an industry giant. Central to Airbnb’s customer-centric approach is the Net Promoter survey – a strategic tool for understanding guest satisfaction and loyalty.

Net Promoter Score 78

Net Promoter Score NPS Touchpoint Guest Experience 78

Storyminers

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The Cathy family have been building their brand based on service (they say hospitality) since 1946. This method of using the guest experience as the focal point for strategy has positive side-effects: It naturally instills service values into the culture. We’re talking 3X what a typical KFC store gets.).

Sales 45

Sales Hospitality Guest Experience 2016 45

Smith+co CX

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

When a disruptor brand enters a market, the traditional operators are forced to take stock and respond. By their very nature, a disruptor product has re-written the customer experience in such a way that it appeals to the frustrated and disillusioned consumer pretty much instantly. Which hotels need to be worried? Maybe it is.

Hotels 28

Hotels Brands Hospitality Sports 28

Magellan Solutions

MAY 10, 2024

A VA can help provide guest satisfaction by means of handling guest inquiries, provide check-in and check-out instructions, answer questions, and assist with any issues during a guest’s stay with a touch of hospitality to ensure guest satisfaction.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Competitive Advantage Guest Experience Books 52

ReviewTrackers

AUGUST 30, 2017

Welcome to Customer Insights , a weekly digest of the most important stories about online reviews, customer feedback, and customer experience. This week: We explain how companies from the finance, healthcare, insurance , and hospitality industries can better connect with their customers. Anticipate Rather Than React.

Connections 50

Connections Healthcare Banking Insurance 50

ReviewTrackers

MARCH 21, 2019

Meanwhile, 96 percent of hotel and hospitality brands worldwide say that TripAdvisor reviews are influential in generating bookings. By staying on top of what people are saying, your business can build a stronger online reputation and gain valuable insights on how to deliver superior guest experiences.

Hotels 56

Hotels Travel Guest Experience Books 56