ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2025

Why is meeting or exceeding customer expectations important in the hospitality industry? How do personal interactions complement technology in creating a seamless customer service experience? How can AI be leveraged to provide personalized customer service interactions?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Every interaction is a chance for your employees to communicate the experience that your brand provides. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service: Where We Are and Where We Are Going by Fara Haron. My Comment: What does the future of customer service look like? Adding value is definitely part of customer service.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Contact Center 92

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Guest Retention Strategies Guest retention is critical for businesses in the hospitality industry, such as hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Working to improve the guest experience and encouraging them to return can lead to increased revenue, positive online reviews, and valuable word-of-mouth marketing.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

This helps customer support teams make informed decisions and improve overall communication effectiveness. Case Studies: How AI Translation is Transforming Customer Support 1. E-Commerce: Scaling Global Customer Service A leading e-commerce retailer adopted AI translation to assist customers in over 20 languages.

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Bill Quiseng

AUGUST 10, 2015

Micah Solomon is a customer service and marketing speaker, strategist, and author of the book, High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service. Ever since reading his book, I have been following his customer experience articles on Forbes. Micah even discusses how technology has and will change the guest experience.

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Interactions

JULY 24, 2019

We are excited to announce the launch of the Guest Experience Platform (GXP), our new product for Food Services. For more than a decade, we have been a market leader in building Conversational AI applications for enterprise customer care. The Guest Experience Platform (GXP).

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s about going the extra mile, finding moments to surprise and delight your guests, and creating a lasting impression that sets your business apart. Consistency and predictability are crucial in delivering amazing customer service. Quotes: “Recognize that your guests don’t need you.

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Eptica

JULY 15, 2020

it highlights that you need to understand customers personally to elevate the ir experience. So, would your mother be happy with the outcome – and would your customer service decision make her proud of you? In our latest guest post we’re sharing a key case study from Wo uld You Do That To Your Mother?,

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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. By integrating these advanced technologies, these companies aim to streamline customer interaction, automate routine tasks, and optimize their overall operations.

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InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

If the company responds within minutes, offering an apology and a solution, it demonstrates a high level of customer care and responsiveness. This immediate engagement not only resolves the issue but also showcases the brand’s commitment to customer service.

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InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

If the company responds within minutes, offering an apology and a solution, it demonstrates a high level of customer care and responsiveness. This immediate engagement not only resolves the issue but also showcases the brand’s commitment to customer service.

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Management Social Media Hotels Airlines 195

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2021

The Most Powerful Marketing Tool is a Happy Customer. How to create a 5-Star Experience for Your Customers Every Time. Shep Hyken interviews Adele Gutman Milne , Culture and Guest Experience Expert. How to create an amazing customer experience? How to get good ratings from your customers?

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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. Focus on customer service and the money will follow.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Machine learning-powered systems can detect patterns in customer behavior and provide personalized recommendations. This is particularly evident in AI for enhancing restaurant customer service , where smart ordering solutions not only refine accuracy but also cater to individual guest preferences.

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Customer Experience Social Media Competitive Advantage Customer Satisfaction 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

A happy team is better equipped to deliver memorable guest experiences. The Takeaway (excuse the pun!) “ The customer is always right ” is a principle rooted in good intentions, but in the modern restaurant industry, its not always practical or fair.

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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.

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 14, 2024

Finance AI can analyze customer feedback from banking apps, online banking services, and customer service interactions to identify common issues such as transaction errors or poor user experiences. A hotel chain might discover through AI that guests frequently mention the need for better room cleanliness.

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Feedback Customer Experience Social Media Hotels 195

CSM Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

According to research by Hubspot, 93% of guests have higher expectations than they did before the pandemic – and guest experience is king. This means that providing an exceptional, above-and-beyond level of customer service in your hospitality business is more important than ever before. Tech can help.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 1, 2024

Create a Strategy to Fix Common Pain Points Now that you have identified your customers’ most common pain points, it’s time to develop a strategy to address these issues. The insights you gain can also inform future improvements in product or service quality.

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InMoment XI

JUNE 5, 2024

Client Testimonials The use of InMoment AI will allow us to easily analyze feedback in all of its forms to receive more detailed and immediate insight from a wider variety of guest experiences.

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Eptica

JULY 29, 2020

You might also be interested in these posts: Why now is a great time to optimise your customer service - Part 2: Analyse your business. Does your customer experience pass the #MakeMomProud test? Share this page on: Tweet.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 25, 2019

Even if they’re not your direct competitors, companies like Amazon and Uber have created an expectation of a certain level of guest experience thanks to technology and convenience. Your customers will come to desire and even expect this same level of service and guest experience from you, too.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Casinos are increasingly harnessing technology to elevate customer service, revolutionizing their interactions and support for patrons. By adopting advanced technologies, casinos strive to deliver a more personalized, efficient, and engaging experience.

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Technology Customer Service Innovation Guest Experience 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2017

With more than 12 years of experience in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Attractions Industry, Joshua specializes in guest experience training, feedback analysis, mystery shopping, and quality assurance consulting.

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Tourism Entertainment Guest Experience Hospitality 111

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2022

Josh Liebman is the Guest Experience Evangelist for ROLLER Software , a company that works with leisure and entertainment businesses to help them deliver better guest experiences. He shares the four reasons why businesses should not shy away from customer complaints. appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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LiveChat

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

And, as you can expect, it’s not easy to compensate these customers for it. They will usually need 12 positive experiences to make it up for the negative one! Other words, every single customer service agent is responsible for how customers perceive your brand. Customer service training ideas.

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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.

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Hotels Customer Service Airlines Transportation 52

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.

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Customer Service Airlines Hotels Transportation 52

ENGAGE.cx

OCTOBER 14, 2015

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. But being big shouldn’t be a barrier to creating loyalty through customer service. The intersection of these scores defines the relationship with each guest at any given point in time.

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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For instance, product teams can extract data specific to their products, while service teams can focus on improving customer service. These AI bots can understand and answer customer questions. These tools can understand and answer customer questions quickly. Why is Natural Language Processing Important?

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 6, 2017

The problem is, your profit margin is now so low that it’s hard to find the money to improve other areas such as customer service. Research has consistently shown that price is only one factor that customers consider in determining value. The second problem with the price=value equation is that it’s simply not true.

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Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Social Media 118

Think Customers

MAY 14, 2015

Hearing those two brand names, you might be tempted to assume that the guest experience at the Ritz was far better than the one at the Marriott. Last week, I stayed in two different hotels in the greater Atlanta area. One was a Ritz-Carlton, and the other a Marriott.* But it wasn't--at least not for me. 1to1Media.com/weblog.

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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. By analyzing patterns in positive reviews, establishments identify what resonates most with their most loyal customers and amplify these elements across all locations.

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Multi-Channel Social Media Feedback Guest Experience 52

Bill Quiseng

JANUARY 16, 2017

This week’s guest post is from Teri Yanovitch , author of Unleashing Excellence – The Complete Guide to Ultimate Customer Service. Using the entertainment analogy of “onstage” and “offstage”, cast members are constantly reminded the importance of recognizing they are “onstage” every time they step into a guest area.

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Entertainment Guest Experience Hotels Culture 83