CSM Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

The hospitality industry continuously evolves, with customer expectations rising yearly. Staying informed about current trends can help businesses provide memorable guest experiences. Here are some key customer experience trends shaping the hospitality industry today.

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Hospitality Trends Industry Hotels 52

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Improved Personalization While some may believe that automating certain touchpoints creates a similar, stale experience for every customer, the opposite is true. Over 80% of CRM leaders say that AI and automation make customer communication more personalized. This enables more relevant and targeted communication.

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Customer Experience Customer Journeys CRM e-support 195

ECXO

DECEMBER 25, 2024

But meeting these expectations effectively requires companies to truly listen to their customersa fundamental pillar of excellent customer experience. Instead, it involves creating open, continuous communication channels that allow companies to truly understand their customers pain points, preferences, and aspirations.

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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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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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Guest Experience Trends Tips Hotels 49

Avaya

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The platform delivers real-time notifications across every fathomable communication channel so that users are always in the know (think simultaneous ring on steroids). In 2018, a dose of reality as organizations work to improve communications as a critical driver of digital transformation. Context-Driven Communications.

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Communication Guest Experience Hospitality Healthcare 71

InMoment XI

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hospitality Virtual Concierge Services : Hotels and travel agencies employ virtual concierge services powered by AI to provide guests with information about amenities, local attractions, and hotel services. These virtual concierges enhance the overall guest experience.

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Contact Center Virtual Agent e-support Telecommunications 195

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By leveraging complex algorithms, machine learning techniques, and vast amounts of linguistic data, NLP aims to bridge the gap between human communication and computer understanding, transforming how we interact with technology in our daily lives. These tools can understand and answer customer questions quickly.

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Data Social Media Net Promoter Score Analysis 195

Avaya

JUNE 27, 2017

Technology is no longer part of the guest experience; it is the guest experience. Today, 40% of guests now regularly use hotel mobile apps. Overall, two-thirds say they have a better hotel experience when brands leverage the latest technologies. And 67% would sign up for location-based coupons and alerts.

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Hospitality Guest Experience Hotels Entertainment 53

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 16, 2019

How often do you discuss customer experience strategy in your regular communications to employees? Constant communication and revisiting of key factors within the customer experience. Your employees need to hear about your customer experience mission in ways that relate to them and their everyday lives.

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Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 110

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. Complaint resolution and service recovery must be a critical aspect of your customer experience strategy.

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Guest Experience Entertainment Hospitality Culture 88

Avaya

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

This without question includes the hospitality industry, where hoteliers are working overtime to stay ahead of today’s rapid pace of innovation. Build/embed custom communications into the CX: Hoteliers can tap into new engagement opportunities by creating or embedding custom, real-time communication capabilities into the customer experience.

Hotels 40

Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Strategy 40

Magellan Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It harmonizes a symphony of impeccable guest arrivals and content patrons. It guarantees that your hotel thrives by providing top-notch hospitality services. Our goal is to provide exceptional service that sets a new standard for hospitality. We are your partner in providing exceptional hospitality. Read along!

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Hotels Management Hospitality Guest Experience 52

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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Hotels Trends Industry Customer Service 52

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Beyond the booking process, and to complement the digital guest experience, hotels stand to make the greatest gains by becoming better resellers of local services and experiences. Restive guests: understanding hospitality loyalty. Different loyalty drivers apply to different guest demographics.

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Hotels Hospitality Loyalty Travel 40

Kustomer

JUNE 9, 2021

Active Communication Is Key. The best way to handle customer complaints is actively communicating with your customer and letting them know you’re working on the problem right away. How can you empower your support team to go above and beyond while they are in active communication with an unhappy customer?

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Tourism eBook Guest Experience Hospitality 76

Magellan Solutions

MAY 10, 2024

However, this success comes with challenges for hosts, who often find themselves overwhelmed with tasks such as responding to inquiries, managing bookings, and ensuring seamless guest communication. Improved Guest Experience A dedicated VA can communicate with guests promptly and professionally, addressing their queries and concerns.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Competitive Advantage Self Service Guest Experience 52

Magellan Solutions

JUNE 10, 2021

Hotels, inns, and B&Bs present unique, fun, and relaxing opportunities for guests all over the world. These are especially the people behind the successful hospitality businesses. We work with you to create the ultimate guest experiences. We want to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

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Hotels Entertainment Hospitality Call Center Solutions 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Growing Need for Multilingual Communication in Global Businesses As businesses expand globally, they encounter customers from various linguistic backgrounds. Effective communication is paramount to understanding customer needs , resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience.

Tools 52

Tools e-support Customer Satisfaction Travel 52

Retently

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Given the dynamic hospitality landscape, where user experiences can make or break a business, Airbnb stands as a prime example of how customer feedback can shape an industry giant. Central to Airbnb’s customer-centric approach is the Net Promoter survey – a strategic tool for understanding guest satisfaction and loyalty.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

The key to having successful events is having a team that pays attention to detail and makes sure that your guests’ experience is as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Look for Experienced Candidates When scouting for potential staff members, look for candidates with industry experience.

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Guest Experience Hospitality Customer Satisfaction Communication 52

BirdEye

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Design email sequences that prioritize guest satisfaction before mentioning reviews. 3 ways to build strong relationships with loyal customers First, successful restaurants leverage review insights to personalize guest experiences. Follow up meaningfully after private customer feedback before requesting public reviews.

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Multi-Channel Social Media Feedback Analysis 52

Customer Bliss

JUNE 20, 2017

Jackie McAtee, Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience for Mayfair Medical Imaging, and I discuss her path from hospitality and marketing to her hybrid role of both marketing and customer experience. Much of Jackie’s background was in the luxury hospitality industry. Episode overview.

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Innovation Healthcare Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 200

Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

In a way, each whipped the customer service industry into a frenzy when they came about, prompting the sale of products that would help companies remain relevant by establishing more and more ways of communicating with customers. In 2018, video customer service is being adopted in industries such as healthcare, travel, and hospitality.

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Michel Falcon Experience

APRIL 11, 2019

Thank YOU for joining US because you have tons of options, especially in hospitality, so, thank you for joining us.” Jason: The end result for you guys is what’s the industry standard retention rate for hospitality? I’m sure lots of people have worked in hospitality before.

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