ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Most consumers expect a positive experience and yet companies continuously fail in customer experience 101. Recently, I had an experience at a “Five Star/Five Diamond” hotel that was the antithesis of what I had experienced at these and other luxury hotels. Less than an hour later, my luggage and suit were MIA.

Hotels 115

Hotels Hospitality Guest Experience Leadership 115

Grade.us

AUGUST 5, 2021

Hotels are struggling. Data shows , hotel occupancy, averaged just 44 percent in 2020 (33 percent lower than in 2019), and Revenue per Available Room (RevPar) was just $45 (48 percent lower than in 2019). Hotels haven’t recovered…yet. million employees in the hotel industry. million employees in the hotel industry.

Hotels 49

Hotels Travel Hospitality Consumers 49

Experience Matters

MARCH 19, 2015

Here are some highlights from the hotel industry: The hotel industry tied for 7th place out of the 20 industries we evaluated in the 2015 Temkin Experience Ratings. Out of any of the 20 industries that we evaluated, the hotel industry saw the largest improvement over its 2014 ratings as the industry average increased by 6.2

Hotels 120

Hotels Customer Experience Effort Score Industry 120

ReviewTrackers

AUGUST 29, 2018

Hotel review sites are one of the most important sources of customers in the hospitality industry. Research shows that 78 percent of consumers use online reviews to compare hotels before placing a reservation. By comparing hotels on multiple review sites, consumers get a comprehensive picture of your business.

Hotels 80

Hotels Hospitality Travel Social Media 80

LoyaltyPlus

JUNE 12, 2022

Hotels are showing signs of recovery across the Southern, Western, and East African markets following the turbulence of the past two years. Hotels must therefore look to strengthening relationships with guests and deliver more tailored services if they are to capitalise on this momentum. Furthermore, hotels contributed 66% to the 98.3%

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Hotels Self Service Tourism Guest Experience 52

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

A staggering 94% of consumers avoid a business due to negative reviews. The Role of Social Media and Reviews in Online Reputation Management For years now, social media and online reviews have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping consumer behavior and business outcomes. Overlooking it might spell your downfall.

Tips 195

Tips Management Social Media Hotels 195

InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

A staggering 94% of consumers avoid a business due to negative reviews. The Role of Social Media and Reviews in Online Reputation Management For years now, social media and online reviews have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping consumer behavior and business outcomes. Overlooking it might spell your downfall.

Tips 195

Tips Management Social Media Hotels 195

Experience Matters

JUNE 1, 2016

Residence Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Hilton deliver the best customer experience in the hotel industry, according to the 2016 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual customer experience ranking […].

Hotels 120

Hotels Customer Experience Survey Industry 120

ijgolding

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

We are living in a world where consumer expectation is changing as rapidly as ever before. All around the world, this change in consumer expectation […]. New technology is enabling people to do what they want, when they want to do it, wherever they happen to be. We crave speed, simplicity and consistency in our interactions.

Hotels 120

Hotels Case Study Study Travel 120

C3Centricity

JUNE 8, 2020

However, it can learn a lot from consumer packaged goods (FMCG/CPG), as I shared with industry experts at a Faculty Day of one of the leading hospitality schools in Switzerland. Having spent most of my career in consumer goods, I was invited to share what the hospitality industry could learn from the industry.

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Hospitality Customer Centricity Hotels How To 268

InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Guest experience refers to the overall impression and satisfaction that a guest has during their interactions with a hospitality brand or establishment, such as hotels, restaurants, resorts, and attractions. Today’s consumers expect seamless and convenient interactions across multiple channels. What is Guest Experience?

Guest Experience 195

Guest Experience Trends Hospitality Customer Journeys 195

Vonage

JULY 7, 2017

Although much about providing a great customer experience is timeless, it’s also a good idea to align your strategy with today’s consumer trends. Taj Hotels and Resorts is similarly re-tooling its global luxury brand to embrace each locale in which it operates. Amp up your speed of service. It calls this concept “Taj-ness.”

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Trends Consumers Customer Experience Hotels 177

Helen Dewdney

MAY 10, 2017

If you came here from my appearance on Rip Off Britain talking about how to complain to hotels. This is important because there is an onus on the consumer to be reasonable as well as the trader. Consumer Rights Act 2015. Complain even if hotel not in UK! Here’s some advice and useful links. Complain at the time.

Hotels 78

Hotels Consumers Tips Management 78

Helen Dewdney

OCTOBER 30, 2017

So you have booked your hotel and you’re looking forward to your stay and then disaster. The hotel contacts you and says it has overbooked or even worse you get to the hotel to find that it has overbooked. 1) If your accommodation was booked with a UK travel company, then your contract will probably be with the hotel.

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Hotels Travel Tips Consumers 0

Brandwatch CX

JUNE 1, 2022

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Hotels 90

Hotels Consumers Trends Industry 90

Helen Dewdney

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

It’s probably more important than ever to know our consumer rights. This week on The Complaining Cow Consumer Show I talk about your rights when shopping, receiving and meals out. Your consumer rights at Christmas. Further help re Christmas consumer rights. Your consumer rights at Christmas.

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Consumers Hotels How To Company 74

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Most consumers expect a positive experience and yet companies continuously fail in customer experience 101. Recently, I had an experience at a “Five Star/Five Diamond” hotel that was the antithesis of what I had experienced at these and other luxury hotels. Less than an hour later, my luggage and suit were MIA.

Hotels 50

Hotels Hospitality Guest Experience Leadership 50

NetBase

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Wondering how European Hotel Chains fared in 2018 and what to expect in 2019? Our 2018 European Hotel Chain Social Sentiment Report offers that and more, sharing insight around trends and trouble spots, while offering tactics top brands employ on social media to stay ahead of competitors and sentiment shared around 21 of them.

Hotels 45

Hotels Report Travel Tourism 45

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Customer Engagement Platform Customer engagement platforms, however, are external and focus on the interaction between customers and consumers. The Importance of Customer Engagement Platforms Today, 70% of consumers expect a response from a customer service team within the same day.

Customer Engagement 195

Customer Engagement Engagement Omni-Channel e-support 195

Smith+co CX

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

By their very nature, a disruptor product has re-written the customer experience in such a way that it appeals to the frustrated and disillusioned consumer pretty much instantly. And if the experience stands up, the consumers can quickly become advocates. Which hotels need to be worried? Maybe it is.

Hotels 28

Hotels Brands Hospitality Sports 28

Helen Dewdney

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

How to complain in hotels. What to do when ripped off by a hotel all areas of complaining about a hotel. For lots of help, advice, tips and consumer laws regarding this sector and many others GET THE BOOK! How To Complain: The ESSENTIAL Consumer Guide to Getting REFUNDS, Redress and RESULTS!

Hotels 52

Hotels How To Tips Consumers 52

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 1, 2019

We all know how extremely demanding consumers have become in recent years. I was recently in the US and as seems to be the norm these days, the hotel in which I stayed asked me to rate their performance afterwards. To think that a Hotel apologises for not exceeding my expectations! Companies need to deliver more, a lot more!

Customer Satisfaction 180

Customer Satisfaction Hotels Marketing Customer Centricity 180

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Countless articles have been written about enhancing the hotel customer experience (CX) with technology. The hotel market is becoming more competitive, with a larger share of wallet being spent on a greater variety of services. Happily, this increased competition does not pose an existential threat to the hotel as a business model.

Hotels 40

Hotels Hospitality Loyalty Travel 40

Kerry Bodine

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We find this simple, yet powerful chain of events in both business-to-consumer (B2C) organizations — like hotels and retailers — and in business-to-business (B2B) organizations — like consulting firms and enterprise software developers. Add that into your CX business case, and you’ll soon be on the superhighway to success.

Customer Experience 227

Customer Experience B2C Hotels B2B 227

CSM Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Guests expect hotels to remember their preferences, from room choices to dietary needs. Hotels leverage technology to collect and analyse data, tailoring experiences to individual guests. For example, some luxury hotels use AI to predict guest preferences and customise their stay accordingly.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Trends Industry Hotels 52

InMoment XI

APRIL 3, 2024

It sets the tone for the entire company/consumer relationship. The digital customer experience has become an essential part of the way that consumers navigate the marketplace. It is common for consumers to switch channels multiple times throughout the course of an interaction. Why is Digital Customer Experience Important?

Customer Expectations 195

Customer Expectations Meeting Customer Experience Touchpoint 195

Eptica

JANUARY 29, 2016

Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 Customer service lessons from the hotel sector. Today, the customer experience is even more vital to staying in business for the hotel sector. Competition has increased – not just between hotels in the same location, but even those in different cities. Published on: January 29, 2016.

Hotels 48

Hotels Customer Service Social Media Travel 48

Steve DiGioia

MAY 23, 2022

Or what if you’re a franchised hotel that cannot match the rates of the corporate properties because you don’t offer the same amenities? Consumers who continually shop locally, do so for many reasons. Can you still provide the same level of service as others? I say yes, and you can even surpass them. Ask, simply ask them.

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Fashion Sports Hospitality Hotels 361

C3Centricity

MAY 20, 2019

It is true that without satisfaction, customers will not return to a hotel or restaurant. However, despite this, I believe that the hospitality industry has a lot it can learn from consumer packaged goods (CPG). Research from Forbes shows that 81% of consumers’ purchase decisions are influenced by their friends’ social media posts.

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Industry Strategy Hospitality Hotels 218

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

How to Leverage AI for a Better Customer Experience by Hasan Saleem (FastCompany) The intersection of AI and customer experience has paved the way for innovative, efficient, and personalized interactions between businesses and consumers. Stellar service, driven by devoted hotel staff, is what makes a great property come alive.

Hotels 82

Hotels Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hospitality 82

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

Premium hotels, amusement parks, and high-end restaurants continued to excel in customer service, outperforming other categories. The dominance of the transport and travel industry in the rankings is attributed to the personalized experiences offered by brands in response to consumer preferences.

Survey 52

Survey Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Currency Alliance

JUNE 1, 2020

This isn’t just a casual observation, but a sign of a widespread consumer trend which every loyalty marketer should be thinking about. Consumers are becoming a lot more deliberate in their pursuit of pleasure – but also a lot more deliberate in other spending categories. One year ago, there might have been 2 people in 50.

Loyalty 72

Loyalty Consumers Marketing Loyalty Programs 72

InMoment XI

AUGUST 15, 2022

Retail brands’ primary objective used to be providing a great product , but as competition heats up and consumer expectations grow more complex, retailers need to find new, bolder ways to stand out from the crowd. And that’s why the retail customer experience is more important than ever before.

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Retail Customer Experience Airlines Hotels 397

Ann Michaels and Associates

JULY 31, 2018

Think about a hotel you’ve stayed at before and upon returning remembers that you liked a certain type of pillow, a specific newspaper and a corner room. Segment surveyed 1,000+ consumers and found the majority of them were less than impressed by the lack of personalization in their shopping experiences. 46% of U.S. How to Save Face.

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Consumers Retail Hospitality Hotels 53

InMoment XI

MARCH 27, 2024

Online reviews, a platform for consumers to discover and assess auto services brands, can particularly influence consumer decisions from the start of their customer journey. 67% of consumers see reviews as influential when choosing a new auto service. 67% of consumers see reviews as influential when choosing a new auto service.

Automotive 195

Automotive Management Social Media Feedback 195

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A collaboration between Ryanair and Four Seasons Hotels would not work because they have entirely different goals and methods of achieving their objectives. Hilton Hotels is unlikely to partner with Ryanair because of the conflicting nature of their price point and the intended customer experience. This is valuable for two reasons.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Hotels How To 52

ECXO

JULY 16, 2024

The Hotel Industry’s Approach to Sleep: Leading hotel chains like Westin and Marriott have made sleep a cornerstone of their customer experience strategy. By doing so, they not only offer valuable health insights to consumers but also emphasize the importance of sleep in overall well-being.

Customer Experience 337

Customer Experience Policies Culture Innovation 337