PK

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As the hospitality sector heads into uncharted waters, the guest experience needs to remain top-of-mind. The post Home away from home: Guest experience in hospitality appeared first on PK. In light of recent mass layoffs—namely, Disney theme parks, Carnival Cruise Line and MGM Resorts—one […].

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Hospitality Guest Experience Customer Retention Customer Journeys 64

SurveySensum

JUNE 25, 2019

Experience management trends keep changing but gaining customer loyalty and acquisition have been the key focus areas for the restaurant industry. Offering exceptional guest experience is on the priority list for successful restaurants or hotels. Less cost, less time and fewer efforts!

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Guest Experience Management Hotels Return on Investment 75

Qualtrics

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The guest experience could be the difference between whether a guest returns or not. Explore the ways that organizations can use guest experience as a key factor of their success. What is guest experience? The guest experience is the cumulative effect of every interaction your guests have with you.

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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. With GXP, we’ve taken that expertise and experience and applied it to the Food Services industry to revolutionize digital ordering and guest care. The Guest Experience Platform (GXP).

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Guest Experience Interaction Social Media Wait Times 54

inmoment

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Last week, I led a roundtable discussion at the Future Guest Experience 2019 conference, where I had a chance to chat with executives and CX experts who are searching for ways to future-proof their guest experiences. Here are a few strategies to get you started: Improving Experiences Today.

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inmoment

APRIL 5, 2019

If you’re in the food service industry , then you’re no stranger to the guest experience. In fact, the customer experience (CX) and food service industries have evolved together overtime. Well, the food service industry was one of the first to embrace the idea of customer experience. What do I mean by this?

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InMoment XI

JUNE 7, 2024

Moreover, your reputation directly impacts brand loyalty and repeat business in an industry where word-of-mouth recommendations carry significant weight. A positive reputation not only attracts new guests but also fosters trust and loyalty among existing clientele.

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Hotels Management Social Media Hospitality 260

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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Analytics Effort Score Social Media Innovation 260

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. Retail Customer Experience) Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it’s time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 157

inmoment

AUGUST 27, 2019

So if your restaurant isn’t available on food delivery apps, guests may move on to your competition. . But those wary of jumping on board with a restaurant delivery brand like Grubhub and DoorDash worry about putting their guests’ experience—from the state of the food at arrival to the speed at which it arrives—in someone else’s hands.

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 14, 2024

A hotel chain might discover through AI that guests frequently mention the need for better room cleanliness. By addressing this feedback, the hotel can improve guest satisfaction and loyalty. AI customer feedback analysis can provide detailed insights into guest experiences, allowing for targeted improvements.

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Feedback Customer Experience Social Media Hotels 260

Magellan Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2024

The front desk is the heart of a hotel, managing guest experiences and providing 24/7 hospitality. The front desk always prioritizes guest needs. It makes every moment memorable and elevates the customer experience. It makes guests feel genuinely appreciated and looked after. Your success is our commitment.

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Hotels Hospitality Guest Experience Travel 52

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

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Customers value businesses that are always friendly, always helpful, and always reliable. Plus, Josh shares what it means to “get rid of your customers” and more nuggets from his latest book, The Hospitality Mentality: Create Raving Fans Through Your Guest Experience. Quotes: “Recognize that your guests don’t need you.

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Hospitality Tourism Guest Experience Culture 104

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By adopting advanced technologies, casinos strive to deliver a more personalized, efficient, and engaging experience. These innovations streamline operations and greatly enhance the overall guest experience, ensuring that every interaction is smooth and tailored to individual preferences.

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Technology Customer Service Analytics Innovation 52

NICE inContact

JUNE 27, 2017

With so many high-end hotel and accommodation options vying for customers these days, the guest experience has never been more critical. Great communication and attention to customer journey goes much farther in garnering return guests and brand loyalty.

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Omni-Channel Contact Center Abandon Rate Guest Experience 120

InMoment XI

JANUARY 16, 2024

Improved customer satisfaction not only fosters loyalty but can also lead to positive word-of-mouth, attracting new customers to the brand. These virtual concierges enhance the overall guest experience.

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Contact Center Virtual Agent e-support Telecommunications 260

ECXO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This not only helps resolve the problem but also builds trust and loyalty. Practice Empathy and Understanding Empathy is the backbone of great customer experience. For instance, Ritz-Carlton staff are encouraged to spend up to $2,000 per guest (without needing managerial approval) to ensure a great experience.

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Customer Experience Airlines Handbook Policies 156

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The five ideas in this article are exactly what he uses when leading his team to deliver a great guest experience. Customer Service as Experience: Fast, Consistent Comms Boost Customer Lifetime Value by Andy Farmer (The Drum) Is it me or do we seem to be stuck in a customer experience (CX) time warp? they’re everywhere.

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Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. This article makes the point that trust is a defining piece of the customer experience. It drives repeat business and loyalty. How teaching your employees to provide great guest experiences increases sales by Alyssa Hanson .

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Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 88

ReviewTrackers

MAY 11, 2018

The end-to-end guest experience — from research and reservations to ordering, delivery, consumption, and payment — can now happen in a handful of screen taps or mouse clicks. Dining Experience. Loyalty factors. Focus on Guest Experience = Increase Customer Satisfaction. Keep your place clean. OpenTable ).

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Customer Satisfaction Guest Experience Trends Tips 93

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2018

To answer this challenge, and preserve their largest-possible market share, hotels must deploy new technologies on two fronts: inside the hotel, but also with other local places that guests visit, and at digital touchpoints before, during and after their stay. Many of these are experience-enhancers which double up as upselling platforms.

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Hotels Hospitality Loyalty Travel 40

Optimove

JULY 19, 2022

Savvy hoteliers are on standby, ready to elevate and optimize the guest experience, cultivating valuable, long-term connections, and boosting the bottom line – and doing a substantial chunk of it through, you guessed it, their mobile app! The post Great hotel experience? billion in 2021 to a whopping $4.5 Who took them?

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Hotels Marketing Guest Experience Travel 52

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This is a key indicator of your organization’s customer loyalty and success in building lasting customer relationships. Implement Loyalty Programs Implementing a loyalty program can be one of the most effective customer retention strategies that your organization invests in. Why is Customer Retention Important?

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Customer Retention Strategy Guest Experience Loyalty Programs 260

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2023

In an age where digital convenience is no longer a luxury but a basic expectation, the hotel industry faces the challenge of constantly evolving to meet and exceed guests’ needs. One innovation leading this transformation is the rise of chatbots, designed not only to streamline processes but to enrich the overall guest experience.

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Hotels Chatbots Hospitality Guest Experience 52

Alida

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Before acquiring the Marvel and Star Wars universes, Walt Disney had established a long history of obsessing about great guest experiences, so a focus on its bricks-and-mortar presence is nothing new to the entertainment company. In-store inventory innovation secures customer loyalty. Make it magical.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 26, 2015

The evaluations always lead to improvements which then lead to results like increased online conversions or loyalty. More Posts - Website Follow Me: The post 5 Essentials for a Happy Business Travel Experience appeared first on Customer Experience Consulting.

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Travel Hotels Guest Experience Airlines 110

SurveySparrow

JUNE 28, 2023

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, providing exceptional customer experiences has become crucial for long-term success. Understanding what customer experience optimization entails and implementing effective strategies can significantly impact customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, business growth.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

After all, customers make buying decisions based on their experiences, so no matter what originally attracted them, their customer service interactions can dictate loyalty or loss. So let’s explore five lessons on fostering service excellence and elevated experiences.

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Customer Service B2C B2B Guest Experience 70

inmoment

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Guest experiences don’t exist in siloes. From marketing to HR and operations, your entire organization plays a role in delivering memorable customer experiences (CX) and interactions that lead to increased customer loyalty. . Finance: Think finance is removed from guest experiences? Think again.

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Feedback Guest Experience How To Brands 40

LoyaltyPlus

JUNE 12, 2022

There are opportunities to be had by implementing a loyalty programme to establish a direct relationship with guests. Using information about people’s interactions and preferences, accommodation purchases and amenity rewards can significantly enhance the overall guest experience and result in return visits.

Hotels 52

Hotels Self Service Tourism Guest Experience 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2017

In this role, Josh has enabled numerous attractions to improve how they meet and exceed expectations, and then follow through by harnessing satisfaction and converting it to lifelong loyalty.

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Tourism Entertainment Guest Experience Hospitality 106

Opinionator

MARCH 10, 2021

It can also help improve the services and products and develop strategies for customer loyalty. Business owners use the data to improve the guest experience. This seems like a waste of an opportunity to improve customer relationships and customer loyalty. But, there are many competing methods for collecting feedback.

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Feedback Guest Experience Hospitality Customers 87

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 5, 2017

Rather than increase value and customer loyalty, a robot has the potential to destroy the things that make a business special in the first place. Can robots help the hotel guest experience? As a Star Trek fan, I love the idea of a robot bringing me snacks. But they should be used with caution. What do you think?

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Hotels Travel Guest Experience Consulting 143

ENGAGE.cx

OCTOBER 13, 2016

While you are checking out the property, the company website recognizes you and your preferred customer status, remembers you like a corner non-smoking room, and extends you an offer of an additional 10% off because of your long-standing loyalty. So, the higher the score, the more engaged the customer.

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Engagement Guest Experience Hotels Hospitality 40

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. The statistics make it clear: consumers’ expectations for services are climbing year over year. How can hotels competitively differentiate their front offices?

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Hospitality Innovation Hotels Guest Experience 56

Totango

JUNE 25, 2020

SevenRooms is a hospitality platform designed to help operators maximize profits, build customer loyalty, and create truly exceptional guest experiences. Last week we had the exciting opportunity to hear from Ilana Brown, VP of Customer Success at SevenRooms.

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Hospitality Industry Guest Experience Customer Success 62