ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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. by Max Starkov.

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2021 Article Customer Service Hospitality 77

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Considering the cost of attracting new customers ­– one estimate is seven times more than keeping existing ones – many companies would do better to focus on retaining their engaged enrollees.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Rewards Programs 14

Customer Enthusiast

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Although I’ve yet to see it stocked on the Customer Service shelves, it easily could be. Below are some examples of how the topics explored in Covey’s book naturally align with customer service: Foundational Principles: Paradigms – the way we perceive, understand, and interpret the world. will irrevocably suffer.

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Books Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Hotels 79

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. 2017 Customer Service Expectations Survey by Gladly.

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2017 Article Customer Service Customer Service Training 69

CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2024

Customer service is the backbone of any successful business. Crafting memorable experiences that hook customers from the start is what sets exceptional businesses apart from the rest. Here we’ll examine each element and uncover the secret to exceptional customer service!

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Customer Service Hotels Exceptional Customer Service Social Media 52

BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Its navigation service, Google Maps , incorporates user reviews and ratings for various businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and landmarks. Here’s what popped up when I typed “hotels in Copenhagen.” Booking.com boasts over 29 million listings, including hotels, apartments, and vacation homes.

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Travel Books Hotels Social Media 105

LiveChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Customer service agent’s job is difficult, let us be honest. And on top of that – there they are: the customers. The number one pain point for every customer service rep. But is working in customer service all doom and gloom? Customer story #1: Southwest Airlines. I arrived at 2 a.m.

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Customer Service Airlines Hotels Exceptional Customer Service 65

CSM Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

The Power of First Impressions in Customer Service In customer service, the Primacy Effect underscores the importance of initial interactions. From the moment a customer walks into your store or initiates an online chat, they begin forming an impression of your brand. What is the Primacy Effect?

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Customer Service Magazine Exceptional Customer Service Hotels 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2019

Sustain Your Customer Lifetime Value Through Exceptional Customer Service. How do you get your customers to keep coming back? The answer is to simply provide outstanding customer service. As a matter of fact, 97 percent of consumers say customer service is a big factor when it comes to brand loyalty.

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Blog Loyalty Programs Loyalty Lifetime Customer 110

SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2023

One element stands out as a game-changer in the fast-paced corporate world where there is fierce competition and constantly changing customer expectations: the customer service experience. It’s the magic element that can turn a one-time customer into an avid advocate of the brand.

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Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service E Commerce Airlines 52

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. And high expectations from their customers.

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Call Center Customer Service E Commerce E-support 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Top Takeaways: The hospitality mentality is key to creating a great customer experience in any type of business. Industries like hotels, restaurants, and cruise lines excel in this area because they live with their customers 24/7, which creates a unique dynamic for delivering outstanding service.

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Hospitality Exceptional Customer Service Hotels Travel 80

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Top Takeaways: The hospitality mentality is key to creating a great customer experience in any type of business. Industries like hotels, restaurants, and cruise lines excel in this area because they live with their customers 24/7, which creates a unique dynamic for delivering outstanding service.

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Hospitality Exceptional Customer Service Hotels Travel 70

CSM Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

uses advanced Generative AI to help hotels provide exceptional customer service. This introduction to Generative AI is a first for Sabre Hospitality, with an aim to extend the reach of customer service beyond conventional support agent abilities. The company says SynXis’ Concierge.AI His prediction?

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Hospitality Guest Experience Exceptional Customer Service Hotels 52

LiveChat

AUGUST 5, 2016

Customer service stories are full of bloodcurdling events and malicious characters. All of us can recall at least one example of really bad customer service where everything went wrong, a person we were talking to was incompetent or a customer that we were dealing with, was a true monster in human skin.

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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

BirdEye

JUNE 21, 2023

It would be nice if simply producing a quality product and delivering exceptional customer service were all you need to ensure that your doors never close. Take hotels, for example. Impersonal service, unclean rooms, and a lack of amenities plague hotel guests. Why is the competitor analysis beneficial?

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Social Media Hotels Competitive Advantage Marketing 98

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! Let’s make sure your customers do.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Customers Travel 52

Bold360

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Service that succeeds in meeting the baseline expectations of your customers– what I call satisfactory customer service–consists of four elements. Customers tend to be satisfied with a business if they receive, consistently, A defect-free product or service. (I An effective approach for problem resolution.

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Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Hotels Travel 40

ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2017

Steve Curtin on the “Other Dimension” Necessary to Raise Your Customer Service from Ordinary to Extraordinary. For instance, employees may be trained to use customers’ names, and they may be trained to smile, but they still need to choose to demonstrate those behaviors.

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Exceptional Customer Service Hotels Definition Customer Service 80

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.

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Hotels Guest Experience Exceptional Customer Service Hospitality 40

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.

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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.

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Hotels Exceptional Customer Service Hospitality Leadership 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

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Follow up to ensure customer satisfaction 10. Train staff in customer service skills 12. Foster a customer-centric culture within the organization In this blog, we discuss more about them in detail. Offer exceptional customer service solutions with Birdeye's transparent pricing.

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Social Media Customer Service Representative Customer Centricity Customer Satisfaction 110

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

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 mere $250 cost to the company has created lifelong customers. Rest stops were overflowing, hotels were sold out, and gas stations were out of fuel.

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Customer Experience Hotels Exceptional Customer Service Financial 40

InteractionMetrics

MARCH 27, 2025

Deliver Prompt, Empathetic Customer Support We’ve all had frustrating experiences with robotic customer support. Great customer support feels human: its fast, genuine, and personal. Tiered Rewards: Customers earn status as they make more purchases. Airlines and hotels use this strategy all the time.

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Customer Retention Metrics Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 52

SurveySparrow

JUNE 22, 2023

Zappos Sector: Retail Zappos, an online shoe and clothing retailer, has built its brand on a foundation of exceptional customer service. Zappos provides 24/7 customer support and a 365-day return policy, setting a high standard for customer service in the retail industry.

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Customer Journey Mapping Customer Experience E Commerce E-support 52

Helpware

AUGUST 7, 2018

When you have received excellent customer service, you know it. Here are some lovely customer service stories bound to put a smile on your face and maybe even a tear in your eye. During the April event, the pilots even got involved handing pizza out to customers. Customer service is not an easy job.

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Customer Service Airlines Social Media Banking 40

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.

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Customer Experience Net Promoter Score E Commerce Customer Centricity 52

SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Test different approaches, gather insights, and iterate on your customer journey optimization efforts to drive continuous improvement. Customer service isn’t just a department – it’s the heartbeat of your business. So, how to achieve an exceptional customer service experience?

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Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity Social Media Touchpoint 52

SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Test different approaches, gather insights, and iterate on your customer journey optimization efforts to drive continuous improvement. Customer service isn’t just a department – it’s the heartbeat of your business. So, how to achieve an exceptional customer service experience?

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Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity Social Media Touchpoint 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. Of course, you gain an x-factor if you can find ways to surprise and "delight" customers.

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2019 Marketing Banking Consumers 37

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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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. Of course, you gain an x-factor if you can find ways to surprise and "delight" customers.

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2019 Marketing Banking Consumers 22

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?

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Culture 2019 Engagement Net Promoter Score 12