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Tapping Into Real-Time Customer Input

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

If you travel a bit, as I do, this app can be a lifesaver. It organizes all your travel information in one place, so when I land in a strange airport, I can check the app on my phone to remember which hotel I booked and not rely on my memory. First, let me share my experience with TripIt the app. Vocal customers offer valuable ideas.

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To Get Loyal Customers, Start with Loyal Employees

Beyond Philosophy

Hotel giant Hilton recently dropped the H from its rewards program , replacing the linguistically puzzling Hilton HHonors with an easier to pronounce version, Hilton Honors. The new rewards program will be the first in the industry to allow members to combine points and money for a hotel visit. I like these changes.

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How to create loyal customers and brand evangelists in the travel and hospitality industry

Up Your Service

This post makes the same point, but for the travel and hospitality – one of the most traditional “service” industries on the planet. Read on… Customer loyalty is a powerful marketing force that travel and hospitality businesses are always chasing. By David Harrington. The rise of white-glove customer service.

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Doomed: Is There Any Hope For Hotel Chains?

Beyond Philosophy

Studies show that Airbnb’s market share is growing, especially among travelers aged 40 and under. But will I stay at Marriott every time I travel so I can save up enough points to bid on this package? Behavioral economics tells us that these hotel rewards are likely to play out the same way. Does a better rewards program help?

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How Important is Customer Service in Travel and Tourism?

Bold360

Travel and tourism can be difficult areas for retaining customer loyalty, with websites set up exclusively to pit brands against one another on the best deals for hotels and rock-bottom prices on flights. Many businesses in the travel industry have tried out loyalty schemes and reward programs with varied success.

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Creating Brand Loyalty in the Airline Industry

QuestionPro Audience

One of the busiest travel times of the year has just passed. Millions of families across the country traveled during the holidays to be reunited with their loved ones. With more than 100 million Americans having traveled this holiday season, many of you are still recovering. Select your respondents.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 10-11-2021

ShepHyken

Are Hotel Loyalty and Rewards Programs Enough to Keep Customers Loyal to the Brand? Hospitality Net) The best demonstration of brand loyalty in hospitality and travel, in general, is the share of repeat business. This particular learning opportunity is in the form of an article that discusses hotel loyalty and rewards programs.

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