Avaya

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The post Five Ways Hotels Can Build a Successful Digital Strategy for Improving Guest Experience appeared first on Avaya Connected Blog. The right technology, combined with the right approach, will enable organizations across every sector to master digital to a point of competitive differentiation.

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Hotels Guest Experience Hospitality Strategy 40

ECXO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By expecting the unexpected, you’re better equipped to turn potential crises into opportunities for positive customer engagement. For instance, if a product recall happens, having a plan in place to communicate clearly with customers and address their concerns can help maintain trust even in a difficult situation.

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Customer Experience Airlines Handbook Policies 156

Storyminers

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

This method of using the guest experience as the focal point for strategy has positive side-effects: It naturally instills service values into the culture. It naturally aligns the many clues (experience details) in the experience to be on brand. Look how much he got right!

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Sales Hospitality Guest Experience Culture 113

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Inspired by the company’s namesake, Cesar Ritz (who said “the customer is always right”), the brand continues to be synonymous with luxurious and nurturing guest experiences. So let’s explore five lessons on fostering service excellence and elevated experiences.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service B2C B2B Guest Experience 74

Michelli Experience

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

While I can go on and on about Ed’s visionary leadership, ability to inspire teams to greatness, top-drawer guest experience delivery and his ability to manage in a crisis, I want to talk about Ed Mady’s signed baseballs. Ok, where is this going?

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Brands Hotels Leadership Guest Experience 113

CSM Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

Avtex, a TTEC Digital company, announced today the hiring of Brian Lannan as Vice President of Retail Experience. In his most recent role, Brian led the Guest Experience team at Target, where he was responsible for experience strategy and insights, guest-centric culture development, voice of guest, and brand and reputation insights.

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Retail Guest Experience Contact Center Consulting 52

ENGAGE.cx

OCTOBER 13, 2016

This version of great customer experience within the guest journey can be achieved today – and with the right customer engagement solution, it can be achieved without spending a ton of money. Engagement Score Defines VIPs. So, the higher the score, the more engaged the customer.

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Engagement Guest Experience Hotels Hospitality 40

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

Avaya

MARCH 13, 2017

From international chains to cruise lines to boutique inns and B&Bs, the hospitality industry has hundreds of millions of individuals checking in, checking out and expecting next-generation guest experiences in between—so front office operations are crucial for growth and continuity.

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Hospitality Innovation Hotels Guest Experience 56

Opinionator

MARCH 10, 2021

Customer input is at the location, using a pen and paper to fill in the card, which is then placed in a box, mailed or just handed to staff. Business owners use the data to improve the guest experience. What Does a Customer Comment Card Look Like? If you take their advice, you will likely improve customer satisfaction.

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Feedback Guest Experience Hospitality Customers 87

Totango

JUNE 25, 2020

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

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Hospitality Industry Guest Experience Customer Success 62

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. OpenTable is unique because only verified guests who have dined at a restaurant can submit feedback, ensuring honest and reliable reviews.

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Automotive Insurance Healthcare Hospitality 94

NetBase

MARCH 2, 2020

Maggie Garcia , Associate Brand Manager, Wingstop shared how the brand monitors customer engagement and sentiment during the Super Bowl, which is Wingstop’s biggest event of the year. Maggie explained the role of social analytics in the brand’s strategy for tracking customer engagement and satisfaction on game day.

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Social Media Multi-Channel Leadership Entertainment 60

ReviewTrackers

AUGUST 30, 2017

These new findings signify the need for banks to better understand customers at an emotional level, which requires the consistent analysis of customer data. Make sure agents are being found online: implement a customer feedback management system as part of your local SEO strategy. Anticipate Rather Than React.

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Connections Customer Journeys Healthcare Banking 50

Think Customers

APRIL 20, 2016

Hospitality and travel companies could learn a lot from Iceland in terms of creating a frictionless guest experience. I recently visited Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, for a four-day vacation. Although it was a short trip, it gave me a glimpse into a well-oiled tourism engine that companies should aspire to. 1to1Media.com/weblog.

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Tourism Guest Experience Hospitality Travel 40

Think Customers

MAY 14, 2015

Hearing those two brand names, you might be tempted to assume that the guest experience at the Ritz was far better than the one at the Marriott. Last week, I stayed in two different hotels in the greater Atlanta area. One was a Ritz-Carlton, and the other a Marriott.* But it wasn't--at least not for me. 1to1Media.com/weblog.

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Guest Experience Hotels Brands Customer Engagement 40

Think Customers

MAY 10, 2016

While customer expectations will vary based on each consumer's mindset going into an interaction and what they expect out of it, people who are paying for a high-end product or service typically have amplified expectations. I recently had a chance to discuss some of the components of delivering a luxury customer experience with Ana M.

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Happy or Not

APRIL 1, 2025

Many businesses focus only on third-party review sites or social media comments rather than developing a structured customer feedback program. By leveraging customer feedback analysis tools, businesses can identify trends, enhance customer satisfaction feedback, and create better customer retention strategies.

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Feedback Net Promoter Score Effort Score Customer Retention 36

delighted

JANUARY 28, 2020

Transactional feedback is prompted just a short time after a customer engages with a company, typically following a purchase or support request to measure the quality of that specific interaction. HotelTonight cares about both the booking experience in their app, as well as the complete guest experience at the hotel.

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NPS Survey Ecommerce Hotels 44

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