Customer Bliss

MARCH 5, 2019

In my Daily Dose video series, I explore the topics that chief customer officers must grapple with on a daily basis. Ah, the hospital gown. Often, what sets apart the companies that we love is that they obsess over how customers feel in certain situations. They think about their customers’ emotions first.

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Innovation Loyalty Chief Customer Officer Hospitality 221

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. According to an article in Craving Tech, organizations that have integrated this new technology into their operations saw a 25% boost in customer satisfaction in 2023. I agree that customers are more demanding than ever.

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Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 77

Currency Alliance

JANUARY 18, 2021

It’s time for hotel operators to re-evaluate how well their ace in the hole – their loyalty program – is enabling every function of their business to deliver more value. Here are three predictions of how loyalty programs must evolve in hospitality. Yet like many hotels, most hotel loyalty programs are homogenous.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Loyalty Industry Hotels 52

Up Your Service

MAY 3, 2017

Our previous blog post demonstrated the power of customer voice in an unsolicited book review from a technology industry guru. This post makes the same point, but for the travel and hospitality – one of the most traditional “service” industries on the planet. The rise of white-glove customer service.

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Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 25, 2021

A Superb Customer Experience Always Starts With BPO Philippines. The hospitality industry must place a greater emphasis on customer service in order to provide customers with a wonderful experience. . After all, according to companies that outsource to Philippines, customer service is what makes or breaks a brand.

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C3Centricity

MAY 20, 2019

Every industry strives to improve their customers’ experience with their products and services. Adopting a customer first strategy is therefore in many company objectives. Hospitality is perhaps one of the most visible industries where customer satisfaction, or lack of, is quickly shared with the world.

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Industry Strategy Hospitality Hotels 218

John Paul

JULY 25, 2018

Brand hospitality implies an entirely client-centric focus where the product is simply the point of departure towards a much wider and enriched brand experience. This results in long-term brand equity. Watch the video to understand how we can tailor our Digital Concierge app to YOUR brand’s colors and look & feel.

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Hospitality Brands Touchpoint Consulting 40

LoyaltyPlus

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Loyalty programmes or rewards programmes are a major revenue generator in the hospitality industry and keeping operators front of mind, seeing as it is offered to customers who regularly support a company. The key objective is not only to keep the current customer happy, but open the door to new prospective customers.

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Hospitality Loyalty Industry Airlines 40

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Countless articles have been written about enhancing the hotel customer experience (CX) with technology. And while some of the market diversification comes from the likes of Airbnb, some of it comes from hotel brands themselves, filling more varied market gaps with more interesting services and experiences. But there is a bigger story.

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Hotels Hospitality Loyalty Travel 40

Customer Bliss

JUNE 6, 2018

How do you take insights from customers and drive better decision making and better product delivery? This is one of the many questions that Eric Smuda , VP of Customer Experience & Loyalty of Hertz car rental service had to ask when he joined the company to transform customer and employee experience.

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Employee Experience Culture Loyalty Travel 221

Oracle

MARCH 18, 2021

And for the most avid travelers engaged in airline, credit card, and hotel loyalty programs, 2020 provided extremely limited opportunities to maintain status, earn points, or redeem travel rewards. Travel loyalty reimagined. Travel loyalty programs matter to consumers, and so do their responses to the pandemic.

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Loyalty Programs Travel Loyalty Brands 62

GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

If you’re new to Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT), a good starting point is seeing how you compare to peers in your industry. To do so, you can rely on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). . The ACSI is the only national economic indicator that measures customer satisfaction across the U.S. Hospitals: 76%.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2023

But how can hotels stay on top of their Customer Experience (CX) game using chatbots? With a plethora of options at their fingertips, these guests won’t hesitate to switch brands if their expectations aren’t met, making it vital for hotels to be consistently proactive and attentive.

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Hotels Chatbots Hospitality Guest Experience 52

Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Art of Selling CX: Convincing Skeptical Senior Leaders on Customer Experience Success Introduction In the dynamic landscape of customer experience (CX) management, the journey extends beyond strategic implementation; it’s a constant process of persuasion and selling ideas, especially to senior leadership.

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Strativity

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Material Fidelity Index leverages relationship science and identity research to gauge how brands can cultivate deeper customer relationships. This year’s identified top 10 brands are USAA, Lego, Subaru, PlayStation, Toyota, Always, Samsung, Google Maps, Nintendo, and Apple Pay. LOS ANGELES, Dec. LOS ANGELES, Dec.

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Customer relationships Consumers Net Promoter Score Brands 52

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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Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-evolving global business landscape, the strategic move of customer support outsourcing to the Philippines has become a critical path for companies seeking to boost operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction. The expertise residing within Cynergy BPO’s leadership is unparalleled.

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Customer Experience Contact Center Competitive Advantage Exceptional Customer Service 52

C3Centricity

JANUARY 4, 2021

Traditionally C3Centricity publishes a list of the most popular customer-centricity posts on its blog and this year is no exception, despite covid’s extraordinary impact on businesses the world over. Five Rules of Customer Observation for Greater Success. The 6 Best Ways to Show you Respect your Customers.

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C3Centricity

JANUARY 13, 2021

Traditionally C3Centricity publishes a list of the most popular customer-centricity posts on its blog in January and this year is no exception, despite covid’s extraordinary impact on businesses the world over. Five Rules of Customer Observation for Greater Success. The 6 Best Ways to Show you Respect your Customers.

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Customer Centricity Hospitality Customer Journeys Strategy 177

Kitewheel

MARCH 4, 2019

Travel and hospitality companies have a difficult job. Enormous budget airline brands and luxury hotel chains alike are seeing increased competition. But even these leading travel brands can do better. Furthermore, travel businesses need to better understand and react in real-time to the needs of their customers.

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Travel Hospitality Customer Journeys Examples 40

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. How many of your employees haven’t experienced what it’s like to be a customer of yours? Some loyalty programs are actually marketing programs.

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Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 156

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 12, 2015

How can we increase loyalty? Consider yourself as a loyal customer. We are most likely loyal to some brand or another. You like being loyal to these businesses because they earn your loyalty. They earn your loyalty because of how they make you feel. Their customers did their promoting. So what can YOU do?

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Loyalty Hotels Hospitality Loyalty Programs 110

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. My Comment: Regardless of the type of business you are in, I believe it’s important to have a “hospitality mentality.”

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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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Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 72

ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Strategies to Annoy or Delight Your Customers by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Let’s be frank: no company goes out of its way to produce miserable customer experiences. And yet, they happen.

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Customer Service Hospitality Ecommerce Loyalty 92

CSM Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

The Loyalty People has today announced the appointment of loyalty innovator Tom Peace as the company’s new Managing Director. Tom is one of the loyalty industry’s most respected experts, with over 15 years’ experience in analytics and customer engagement roles at the likes of IRI, Aimia, Reward Insight and Collinson.

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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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Customer Bliss

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Mark Weinstein is the Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement, Loyalty and Partnerships for Hilton Worldwide. Like many customer experience executives, he searched for a career path that matched his skills and passion for helping customers comprehensively across the business. Power-winning guest loyalty program.

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LoyaltyPlus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global airline and hospitality sector. The focus now moves to how operators can differentiate themselves by adding customer value instead of just trying to sell to them. Customers want to feel valued. Sadly, things are not any better elsewhere in the world.

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Loyalty Airlines Hospitality Hotels 52

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?

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Hospitality Innovation Hotels Guest Experience 56

SurveySparrow

MARCH 5, 2024

Planning to improve your customer experience? Read more on how to create a customer experience dashboard. Employee Performance: Evaluate the performance of sales associates and customer service staff to ensure a positive customer experience. Patients are not customers. Explore our executive dashboards now!

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Industry Net Promoter Score Hospitality Healthcare 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Chick-fil-a Is One of the Most Loved Brands by John Dijulius. My Comment: John DiJulius is one of the smartest customer service/CX experts on the planet. What Makes Good Customer Service? I love his articles.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Loyalty 67

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.

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Technology Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Benny Tjia shares lessons learned from the hospitality industry about creating a customer focused culture. It was roughly about three years ago when I started developing Bornevia, a customer service help desk software, along with my team. Shep Hyken.

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Hospitality Industry Hotels Customer Service 48

CSM Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

Customer experience (CX) in healthcare is how patients perceive their interactions with healthcare providers. A positive approach to improve customer experience assures the company’s growth in terms of revenue and building brand loyalty. This blog discusses six ways to improve customer experience in healthcare.

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Healthcare Customer Experience Hospitality Self Service 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Harvard Business Review) Most people believe — and research backs them up — that great customer experience drives revenue growth. Customer Obsession: Being Real, Sensitive, and Personal is a Requirement Now by Sharel Omer.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hotels Entertainment 64

ReviewTrackers

APRIL 6, 2017

Jeff Siegel, editor at Wealth Daily , says that being an environment-friendly company can help drive customer loyalty. Catering to consumer interest in how a product or service is made — and not just what it is or what it does — can also enrich customer experience , which then leads to improved loyalty.

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