Customer Bliss

APRIL 19, 2019

You want it now, you want it fast, you want good service, you want it with no friction,” says Fernando Machado, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Burger King, regarding the company’s transformation to improve its guest experience and meet customer needs. Establish a Framework to Connect All Facets of Your Business.

Guest Experience 135

Guest Experience Customer Experience How To Technology 135

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Did you know that customer acquisition costs have risen by over 200% over the last 10 years? It is increasingly expensive and difficult to improve customer acquisition, which means that it is just as important to keep your current customers happy. What Is Customer Retention? What Is Customer Retention?

Customer Retention 195

Customer Retention Strategy Guest Experience Loyalty Programs 195

ECXO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

How Stoic Philosophy Can Help You Up Your Customer Experience Game Stoicism in Customer Experience? If you read my previous articles, you know that I am a big fan of studying psychology and philosophy, as well as finding ways to apply these concepts in companies to improve customer experience. Yep, It Works.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Airlines Handbook Policies 156

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? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 163

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 16, 2019

Do you know your customer experience strategy? I talk to many leaders about their customer experience strategy, and confidence in CX execution is a consistent concern among them. There is fanfare around customer experience ideas. Not enough to make a difference to your customers. But then what?

Strategy 110

Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 110

ShepHyken

JUNE 25, 2019

They discuss pursuing your passion, creating convenience, and balancing technology with a human connection. How can you fix things to make them more convenient for your customers and employees? Your customers will come to desire and even expect this same level of service and guest experience from you, too.

Guest Experience 125

Guest Experience Technology Consumers Connections 125

Stella Connect

JANUARY 18, 2022

In the early stages of my career I analyzed my interactions with brands, products or services, looking for common themes — a crazy-making activity that eventually led to my first book, The Ten Principles Behind Great Customer Experiences. What makes creating great customer experiences so difficult in practice?

Customer Experience 102

Customer Experience Contact Center Guest Experience Training 102

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

Customers expect not only to be heard but also understood and swiftly responded to. With this in mind, we want to make it clear that it isn’t just about monitoring and management of these feedback channels, but actively engaging with and learning from your customers. Overlooking it might spell your downfall.

Tips 195

Tips Management Social Media Hotels 195

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

Customers expect not only to be heard but also understood and swiftly responded to. With this in mind, we want to make it clear that it isn’t just about monitoring and management of these feedback channels, but actively engaging with and learning from your customers. Overlooking it might spell your downfall.

Tips 195

Tips Management Social Media Hotels 195

InMoment XI

JUNE 7, 2024

REPORT Hospitality Reputation Benchmarks Report 2024 InMoment’s 2024 Hospitality Online Reputation Benchmarks Report provides a top-level view of the state of reviews today for the hospitality and restaurant industries — and how these reviews reflect the experiences patients want to have.

Hotels 195

Hotels Management Social Media Hospitality 195

CSM Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

The world is becoming more and more globalized such that businesses are now interacting with customers from all corners of the globe more prominently. Providing exceptional customer support requires clear and accurate communication, yet language barriers often stand in the way. The Growing Need for AI in Customer Support 1.

e-support 59

e-support Chatbots Competitive Advantage Case Study 59

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.

Guest Experience 52

Guest Experience Hospitality Hotels How To 52

BirdEye

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As customers increasingly turn to online reviews to evaluate products and services, businesses that optimise their presence on key platforms can gain a significant competitive advantage. The right platforms can influence buying decisions, enhance search rankings, and provide valuable customer feedback.

Automotive 94

Automotive Insurance Healthcare Hospitality 94

BirdEye

JANUARY 24, 2025

It's about building real connections and driving strong social media engagement. Share the right content, encourage guests to share their stories, and you'll build trust and turn followers into fans. Responding to comments, reposting stories, and answering queries builds human connection and drives loyalty.

Social Media 52

Social Media Hotels Strategy Marketing 52

ENGAGE.cx

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

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. Guest Lifecycle. Guest Lifecycle. Sound too good to be true? Not in the least.

Guest Experience 40

Guest Experience Hospitality Hotels CRM 40

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Week: Appreciating Clients and Employees Gives You an Edge by Sandra Idossou. My Comment: This week is International Customer Service Week. Southwest Airlines Puts Its Heart Into The Customer Experience by Stan Phelps.

Airlines 125

Airlines Customer Service Infographics Customer Retention 125

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.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Trends Industry Hotels 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 26, 2015

It’s easy to complain about the parts of the travel experience we don’t like, like airplane passengers who ask to switch with me so I could get the middle seat when they want the aisle seat I’m assigned. What are some of the little things that create a happy travel experience for you?

Travel 110

Travel Hotels Guest Experience Airlines 110

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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 92

Kayako

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

It’s likely that one of the first companies that come to mind when talking about humanity in customer communication is Zappos. It’s well known that they have created a customer-obsessed culture whose aim is to wow their customers, creating deeply loyal advocates. The business of customer service is emotional.

Communication 130

Communication How To Culture Guest Experience 130

BirdEye

DECEMBER 27, 2024

While creating exceptional food and dining experiences remains at the core, success increasingly depends on how well you can inspire happy customers to share their experiences through online reviews. When potential customers look for dining options, they turn to online review sites as their first stop.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel Social Media Feedback Analysis 52

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.

Guest Experience 40

Guest Experience Entertainment Hospitality Brands 40

ReviewTrackers

AUGUST 30, 2017

Welcome to Customer Insights , a weekly digest of the most important stories about online reviews, customer feedback, and customer experience. This week: We explain how companies from the finance, healthcare, insurance , and hospitality industries can better connect with their customers. Focus on Local SEO.

Connections 50

Connections Customer Journeys Healthcare Banking 50

ReviewTrackers

APRIL 29, 2019

OpenTable = More Customers. That’s a lot of new customers for your business. Depending on their dining experience these people will likely leave a review. Potential customers see reviews as validation from past customers. Both ERB and Connect charge you for every reservation.

Management 91

Management How To Analytics Guest Experience 91

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, they operate on a global scale, interacting with customers from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This expansion necessitates robust multilingual customer support to cater to a varied clientele effectively. High Costs: Hiring and training multilingual staff is expensive and time-consuming.

Tools 52

Tools e-support Customer Satisfaction Travel 52

Avaya

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Here are five ways hospitality leaders and/or IT decision makers can begin building a successful digital strategy: Extend customer communications beyond the call center: Customer relationships are shaped across every business unit at every touch point, so why quarantine communications within the call center?

Hotels 40

Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Strategy 40

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As the capabilities of NLP continue to expand, it further revolutionizes various industries, enhances user experiences, and opens new avenues for research and innovation. For instance, product teams can extract data specific to their products, while service teams can focus on improving customer service.

Data 195

Data Social Media Net Promoter Score Analysis 195

SurveySparrow

JUNE 30, 2023

Welcome to the captivating world of customer experience design, where we turn mundane interactions into extraordinary adventures. But, we will be unleashing our creativity to design experiences that will have your customers grinning from ear to ear. Understanding Customer Experience Design What is CX design, you ask?

Customer Experience Design 52

Customer Experience Design Customer Experience Effort Score Customer Journeys 52

Wired and Dangerous

MAY 13, 2019

Today’s wired and dangerous customers crave organizations that consistently deliver great service and create emotional connections with customers. Do you have people in your organization who consistently deliver great customer service? Are your customers advocates for your organization?

Guest Experience 79

Guest Experience Hotels Course Customers 79

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.

Hospitality 53

Hospitality Guest Experience Hotels Entertainment 53

Michel Falcon Experience

MARCH 17, 2023

I discuss all things related to company culture, employee performance, customer experience, and career growth, all to impact the growth of a company. If you’re looking to connect with me online, I am at Michele Falcon everywhere, whether it’s LinkedIn or Instagram, Twitter so connect with me there.

Hospitality 60

Hospitality Customer Experience Banking Sports 60

ReviewTrackers

MAY 15, 2017

Not only does this give you more control over what’s being said by guests about your hotel; it also effectively plants your flag on key digital properties (outside of your own website, that is) so that you can more easily listen to the conversation and respond to guest feedback. out of 5, compared to an average of only 3.8

Hotels 20

Hotels Management Net Promoter Score Social Media 20

Wired and Dangerous

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Today’s wired and dangerous customers crave organizations that consistently deliver great service and create emotional connections with customers. Do you have people in your organization who consistently deliver great customer service? Are your customers advocates for your organization?

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Guest Experience Customers Course 70

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.

Hotels 52

Hotels Hospitality Guest Experience Travel 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?

Hospitality 56

Hospitality Innovation Hotels Guest Experience 56

Kustomer

JUNE 9, 2021

A business could be doing everything right, but at some point they will receive a customer complaint. It can be easy to place blame on the customer. But businesses should see the unsatisfied customer as a growth opportunity. In this article, you will uncover three ways customer complaints are actually a blessing.

Tourism 76

Tourism eBook Guest Experience Hospitality 76

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.

Technology 52

Technology Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality 52