Alida

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Although some traditional retail behemoths such Toys ‘R’ Us and Sears have filed for bankruptcy and are even dying completely with a final breath of liquidation sales, some brands are doubling down on their physical locations by revisiting the in-store experience. Even in the era of Amazon, only about a fifth of U.S. Make it magical.

Retail 154

Retail E Commerce E-support Entertainment 154

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

A staggering 94% of consumers avoid a business due to negative reviews. The Role of Social Media and Reviews in Online Reputation Management For years now, social media and online reviews have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping consumer behavior and business outcomes. Overlooking it might spell your downfall.

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Management Social Media Hotels Airlines 195

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

A staggering 94% of consumers avoid a business due to negative reviews. The Role of Social Media and Reviews in Online Reputation Management For years now, social media and online reviews have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping consumer behavior and business outcomes. Overlooking it might spell your downfall.

Management 195

Management Social Media Hotels Airlines 195

Customer Bliss

APRIL 19, 2019

You want it now, you want it fast, you want good service, you want it with no friction,” says Fernando Machado, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Burger King, regarding the company’s transformation to improve its guest experience and meet customer needs. Establish a Framework to Connect All Facets of Your Business.

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Avaya

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Enable data to be shared organization-wide: The hospitality industry serves millions of travelers who are generating, sharing and consuming their fair share of data each day. The post Five Ways Hotels Can Build a Successful Digital Strategy for Improving Guest Experience appeared first on Avaya Connected Blog.

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Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Travel 55

ShepHyken

JUNE 25, 2019

Striking a Balance Between Business and Consumer Needs. First, the review economy put control in the hands of consumers and allowed them to advocate for what they wanted from companies. Your customers will come to desire and even expect this same level of service and guest experience from you, too.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2019

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. Note: The answer doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming to be effective.

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Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Consulting 103

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2018

This week we feature an article by Tim Richardson who writes about a hospitality experience gone bad and then reminds us what must be done to provide a great guest experience. – Shep Hyken. Think about an incredible service experience you’ve had recently. What about the service experience was extraordinary?

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inmoment

APRIL 22, 2019

However, while there are so many of these opportunities for restaurants, Technomic recently noted traffic ranges from flat to down year-over-year, restaurant growth is outpacing population growth, and on top of that, fewer consumers are spending money away from home—down 7% from 2000. Trend #2: The Importance of Engaged Employees.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In the past, manually sifting through online reviews, social media comments, and customer surveys was a time-consuming process. From automating ordering systems and personalizing the guest experience to improving customer service and feedback management, AI is transforming how restaurants operate.

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Customer Experience Social Media Competitive Advantage Customer Satisfaction 52

PK

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The post The guest journey in 2020: A crucial tool to adapt your guest experience appeared first on PK. Hospitality’s Covid challenge For cruise ship and resort operators, whose livelihood depends on the comfort and safety of travelers from all over the world, a pandemic is the worst-case scenario. […].

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 16, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Resource Optimization Contact center AI solutions streamline operational workflows by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks. These virtual concierges enhance the overall guest experience. Many businesses with a contact center would benefit from using AI.

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Contact Center Virtual Agent E Commerce E-support 195

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

.” — Noah Krusell VP of Product Development, evolve24 Customer Experience Management VOZIQ offers a suite of Predictive Customer Retention and Customer Experience Management solutions for call centers. VOZIQ turned to InMoment to fill this gap.

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 27, 2024

3 ways to build strong relationships with loyal customers First, successful restaurants leverage review insights to personalize guest experiences. stars saw 15% growth) AI-powered response management Birdeye Reviews AI revolutionizes how restaurants handle customer feedback through intelligent automation.

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ReviewTrackers

MAY 15, 2017

Whether you’re managing a boutique resort with a dozen rooms or an international destination brand with tens or hundreds of hotel properties around the world, your ability to monitor, influence, and improve the way your hotel is perceived online by existing and potential guests can spell the difference between winning and losing.

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Hotels Management Net Promoter Score Social Media 20

ReviewTrackers

MARCH 3, 2019

83 percent of consumers say TripAdvisor reviews make them feel more confident in their travel decisions. You can also gain valuable insights on how to deliver even better guest experiences. It can be extremely time-consuming. Set Up TripAdvisor Alerts for Reviews. It may seem simple enough to track TripAdvisor reviews.

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Hotels Travel Guest Experience Books 70

Think Customers

MAY 10, 2016

While customer expectations will vary based on each consumer's mindset going into an interaction and what they expect out of it, people who are paying for a high-end product or service typically have amplified expectations. I recently had a chance to discuss some of the components of delivering a luxury customer experience with Ana M.

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Hotels Customer Experience Guest Experience 2016 56

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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Technology Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

High Costs: Hiring and training multilingual staff is expensive and time-consuming. A major hotel chain utilized AI-powered chatbots to handle bookings and inquiries in multiple languages, resulting in higher booking rates and enhanced guest experiences.

2025 52

2025 E-support Customer Satisfaction E Commerce 52

CSM Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Staying informed about current trends can help businesses provide memorable guest experiences. Here are some key customer experience trends shaping the hospitality industry today. Personalised Experiences Personalisation is no longer just a trend; it’s a necessity.

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Hospitality Hotels Customer Experience Guest Experience 52

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. How can hotels competitively differentiate their front offices?

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Hospitality Innovation Hotels Guest Experience 56

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Amazon says on its Investor Relation’s page: We seek to be Earth’s most customer-centric company for four primary customer sets: consumers, sellers, enterprises, and content creators. Wegmans makes grocery shopping a true experience rather than offering the same drudgery of a chore that most consumers expect at the grocery store.

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Customer Focused Airlines Culture E-support 96

PeopleMetrics

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The extra scoop on top became their customer experience hallmark. Westin Hotels pioneered the Heavenly Bed, turning the hotel guest experience into one centered on the feeling of rest and rejuvenation. In a market centered on luxury amenities, they decided to differentiate on how great their guests would feel the next morning.

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Customer Experience Hotels Guest Experience Employee Experience 76

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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NetBase

MARCH 2, 2020

As the first of its kind, next generation consumer and market intelligence platform , we have so much to share with businesses around the actionable intel they could have at their fingertips. So, a Consumer and Market Intelligence Breakfast Seminar seemed the best way to deliver it en masse! Wingstop customers alone consumed 17.9

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Social Media Seminar Multi-Channel Leadership 60

ENGAGE.cx

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The solution is to create an empowered ecosystem, tailored for the hospitality industry, that governs the entire customer experience — from booking, to arrival, to time spent at your destination (both on the property and off), to departure. A Connected Customer Engagement solution like ENGAGE.cx

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ReviewTrackers

AUGUST 30, 2017

On another note, consumers are taking more control over their healthcare options, and this is a trend that’s already taking place. Check out how today’s consumers make decisions in our 2017 Local Search Report. The good news is that restaurants can create better guest experiences with data. Focus on Local SEO.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

The dominance of the transport and travel industry in the rankings is attributed to the personalized experiences offered by brands in response to consumer preferences.

Hotels 52

Hotels Customer Service Airlines 2025 52

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

The dominance of the transport and travel industry in the rankings is attributed to the personalized experiences offered by brands in response to consumer preferences.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Airlines Hotels 2025 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2018

This week we feature an article by Tim Richardson who writes about a hospitality experience gone bad and then reminds us what must be done to provide a great guest experience. – Shep Hyken. Think about an incredible service experience you’ve had recently. What about the service experience was extraordinary?

Hotels 50

Hotels Blog Hospitality Guest Experience 50

ReviewTrackers

MARCH 21, 2019

83 percent of consumers say TripAdvisor reviews make them feel more confident in their travel decisions. 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. TripAdvisor Review Analysis.

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Hotels Travel Guest Experience Books 56

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The coffee category included ratings on consumer preferences, the consistency of meeting customer expectations for taste, quality, service, and brand value. Actually the superior guest experience happens when customer expectations are exceeded. Second only to oil production, coffee is the largest commodity sold.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

Since living accommodations take a large portion of a travel budget, consumers try to find ways to save so they have more money to spend on activities, food, and other sources of entertainment. Consider some promotional options to get consumers excited about your vacation rental. Amenities And Guest Services.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Travel Entertainment Guest Experience 52

ReviewTrackers

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

These numbers suggest that the more engaged the business owner — particularly when it comes to responding to TripAdvisor reviews — the more interested the consumer. Taking part in the conversation and demonstrating that the owner cares about feedback can definitely help a traveler convert from a casual browser into a potential guest.

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Hotels Travel Hospitality Books 91

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.

Hotels 40

Hotels Guest Experience Exceptional Customer Service Hospitality 40

Playvox

APRIL 14, 2022

The quality of customer service experiences is a critical factor in shaping customers’ opinions of a brand and driving loyalty. In fact, PwC research revealed that 82% of consumers want more human interaction in the future. Don’t Make Guests Wait.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Omnichannel Events Webinar 78

BirdEye

MARCH 4, 2024

The study also revealed that customers read around two to five reviews before forming an opinion about any business. Good restaurant review examples for great food “The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection.

Social Media 111

Social Media Hospitality Guest Experience Feedback 111