Zendesk

JULY 12, 2023

That said, hospitality brands continue to face challenges that impact their ability to consistently deliver a high level of service to their guests, including: Labor shortages: Like most industries, hospitality companies struggle to maintain staffing levels to pre-pandemic levels, including customer service and guest service staff.

Hospitality 93

Hospitality Hospitality Engineering Innovation 93

Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today’s interview is with Micah Solomon, a renowned expert on customer service, hospitality, and customer experience. Micah joins me today to talk about his new book: […] The post Your customer doesn’t want to know about your technology – Interview with Micah Solomon first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

Technology 190

Technology Technology Hospitality Hospitality 190

Inside Customer Service

MAY 20, 2021

A medical device manufacturer needed to get a specific item to a hospital for a patient having surgery the next day. The normal ordering procedure wouldn’t get the device to the hospital in time, so a customer service rep decided to improvise. There are a few cases when the normal procedure doesn’t apply. Email Address.

Customer Experience 190

Customer Experience Hospitality Hospitality Manufacturing 190

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 22, 2018

I was recently in a clinic for surgery and was surprised by how customer (patient) centric they are. I remind my clients that exceptional customer service examples can come from anywhere! Luckily my mobile was by my bed so I called the emergency services who immediately sent an ambulance. But think again.

Healthcare 114

Healthcare Customer Service Hospitality Hospitality 114

Bill Quiseng

JUNE 28, 2023

These “Profits over People” traditionalists care about their hospital’s labor, research, and equipment costs, Medicare reimbursements, pharmaceutical companies’ payments in cash and in-kind gifts, and their patients’ payments more than they do their patients. Patients don’t care how big the hospital is.

Healthcare 162

Healthcare Pharmaceutical Hospitality Hospitality 162

Fonolo

MARCH 19, 2019

Given the increasing number of customers they must support, these companies would certainly benefit from implementing strong customer service offerings. Utility companies have a huge opportunity to improve their customer service strategies and reap the rewards. The Benefits of Improved Customer Service.

Technology 106

Technology Technology Customer Service Social Media 106

Customers That Stick

JULY 15, 2015

I needed to get some routine blood work done a few weeks ago, and the doctor recommended that I use the hospital network his practice was affiliated with. My schedule was packed and the hospital was not close, so I found a major testing company that was closer to home and gave them a call. Bad Systems. “Bad” People.

Hospitality 145

Hospitality Hospitality Healthcare Start-ups 145

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Good customer service is crucial to the success of any business. Now imagine that your hands are tied in a million different ways and you’re unable to resolve the bulk of the customer complaints that are on the rise. This is why empowering a customer service team can be key to the overall success of any company.

Customer Service 119

Customer Service Contact Center Hospitality Hospitality 119

Return Customer

JULY 8, 2015

Chinese retailers are taking interactive consumer engagement and social e-commerce to the next level via private messaging platforms like Weibo and WeChat, helping shoppers throughout the entire purchasing process via live chat and ongoing customer service. Live video is the perfect tool to make your site more hospitable.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media E-commerce Retail 120

Shep Hyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. Customer Service is SO Annoying (Tips to Make it Less So) by Jim Gilbert. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 24

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Contact Center Retail 24

Inside Customer Service

AUGUST 8, 2024

They're members of a high-performing customer service team. The HELP steps of service are the foundation. Introducing the HELP service steps The HELP framework consists of four fundamental service steps. You can use these steps in virtually any customer service interaction. Offer a warm greeting.

Hospitality 188

Hospitality Hospitality Social Media Contact Center 188

Fonolo

APRIL 19, 2018

So to the customer service folks who are ready to take more away from TV and movies then simply an entertainment fix – this one is for you. Below I’ve illustrated seven lessons about customer service we can all learn from TV shows, movies, and even cartoons! . The Wrong Customer Service Response.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Hospitality Hospitality Contact Center 101

Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

While he’s in the hospitality industry, this could apply to any type of business. There have most likely been times that many of us have fallen short in taking care of our customers. I think you’ll agree that you don’t have to be in the hotel or hospitality industry to benefit from answering these questions.

Hospitality 141

Hospitality Hospitality Customer Experience Customer Service 141

Inside Customer Service

JULY 11, 2024

Case Study: Waterton Waterton is a real estate investment and management company that focuses on multifamily and hospitality properties. It’s a combination of the words "residential" and "hospitality." The Service Culture Handbook A step-by-step guide to getting your employees obsessed with customer service.

CX 149

CX Invoicing Real Estate Hospitality 149

Bill Quiseng

MAY 2, 2021

While this reactive analysis is critical, it is just as important to embrace a proactive approach, taking as much time examining the positive comments for clues in the experiences that customers raved about in their surveys. Here are three steps you can take to move from reactive to proactive customer service.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Social Media Education Customer Survey 136

Bill Quiseng

APRIL 25, 2021

Within the hospitality industry, we considered everything from hand sanitizers to Plexiglas shields, from floor and door decals to HVAC filters, reallocating the funds to cover the costs. With daily housekeeping services being suspended during the pandemic, the bottled water served as our “ peak-end ” experience enhancement.

Mystery Shopping 190

Mystery Shopping Customer Experience Hospitality Hospitality 190

Zendesk

MARCH 17, 2021

Everyone knows customer service is important. Because we are all customers. And customer service is everywhere. Some customer experiences are obvious. Or these days it could even be a conversation with an AI-powered chatbot about a ride you took on an app-based car service. But that’s a lot.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Hospitality Hospitality AI 98

Futurelab

JUNE 14, 2024

I did not expect a Michelin-level customer service. Restaurant service is a common topic for horror stories both on the customer and server side, while good experiences are often overlooked and taken for granted. For the evening, we all went to a nice restaurant nearby the conference venue.

Hospitality 162

Hospitality Hospitality AI CX 162

Uniphore

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Travel and hospitality were among the hardest hit industries during the pandemic. Fewer business travelers, newer no-contact preferences and higher overall expectations are a few of the factors shaping the customer experience landscape.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Hospitality AI Touchpoint 130

Shep Hyken

AUGUST 8, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The WOW Factor: How to Deliver an Amazing Customer Experience Every Time by Benny Marotta. I’ve always preached the hospitality mentality. Start with creating the right culture, in this case, a “customer-first” culture.

Customer Service 21

Customer Service Customer Retention Hospitality Hospitality 21

Shep Hyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Strategies to Annoy or Delight Your Customers by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Let’s be frank: no company goes out of its way to produce miserable customer experiences. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 86

Customer Service Hospitality Hospitality Customer Loyalty 86

Customers That Stick

JANUARY 29, 2015

I teach classes, coordinate a hospital based doula program, and attend births in the role of a doula. Customer Service < Customer Experience. Tell Us More About Yourself… What was your first job and what did you learn about customer service in it? Transactional > Relational. Mac > PC.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Hospitality Hospitality Social Media 150

Bill Quiseng

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Hearing about hospitalizations, the struggling economy, and massive layoffs every day, your associates are still anxious and concerned about their jobs. Take time now to remind them of the principles of delivering exceptional customer service. But what are you doing to move the experience from neutral to memorably positive?

Hospitality 183

Hospitality Hospitality Customer Survey Customer Service 183

Shep Hyken

JULY 14, 2021

How do you say Yes to every customer request ? Is this customer service utopia? Both of these authors have a hospitality background. The idea is that they come up with ways to take care of a customer, but if they feel they are forced to use, “No” for an answer, they go to their manager or supervisor for support.

Hospitality 143

Hospitality Hospitality Transportation Customer Service 143

Customer Bliss

JUNE 20, 2018

What happens when one moves from hospitality to healthcare? Shawn Smith is a Chief Experience Officer at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. With a background in hospitality, working in casinos, I chat with Shawn about his transition from hospitality to healthcare. Expand the Horizon of Helping People.

Hospitality 57

Hospitality Hospitality Healthcare CX 57

CSAT.AI

AUGUST 17, 2022

According to Microsoft’s 2018 Global Customer Service Report 90% of respondents believe brands should give them the opportunity to provide feedback, but over 75% said that brands only give them a chance to do so half the time or less. Parsing past data enables these tools to even predict future customer action and sentiment.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Sentiment Analysis Gaming Hospitality 105

Customer Think

DECEMBER 30, 2023

In good customer experience fashion, we put significant effort into finding the perfect location. And we made it an imperative to find a team that delivered excellent customer service. We train hospitality teams, […] We agonized over the details of choosing the perfect food.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hospitality Customer Service Customer Experience 52

CommBox

AUGUST 16, 2021

Customer Communication in the hospitality and tourism industry is rapidly changing due to industry events. The hospitality and tourism industry took one of its biggest hits in 2020. The hospitality and tourism industry continues to struggle as the pandemic still significantly affects worldwide travel.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hospitality Omnichannel Compliance 52

CommBox

AUGUST 16, 2021

Customer Communication in the hospitality and travel industry is rapidly changing due to industry events. The hospitality and travel industry took one of its biggest hits in 2020. The hospitality and travel industry continues to struggle as the pandemic still significantly affects worldwide travel. According to the U.S.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hospitality Omnichannel Compliance 52

Customer Bliss

MAY 16, 2018

Maintaining a “customer service mentality” in the marketplace has to first begin with leaders and the behaviors that they themselves exhibit. And this is not just limited to those on the front lines caring for customers in distress. as a friend, as a partner, as a customer.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Hospitality Hospitality Customer Experience 80

Execs In The Know

MARCH 13, 2025

A special thank you to Alvin Stokes and the entire Princess Cruises team for sharing their insights and leadership with us at Customer Response Summit. Your dedication to innovation, service, and human connection continues to set the standard for the travel/hospitality and CX industry.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hospitality Touchpoint Contact Center 52

Adrian Swinscoe

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today’s interview is with Micah Solomon, a renowned expert on customer service, hospitality, and customer experience. Micah joins me today to talk about his new book: […] The post Your customer doesn’t want to know about your technology – Interview with Micah Solomon first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

Technology 113

Technology Technology Hospitality Hospitality 113

Myra Golden Media

MAY 7, 2019

After six weeks in the hospital, we got the news that Dad would be released and that he would go to a rehab center eight miles away. In my customer service workshops, I improve the customer experience by challenging employees to consider, “ What else does my customer need to know?

Transportation 110

Transportation Hospitality Hospitality Case Management 110

Bill Quiseng

MAY 3, 2023

When you are Magnificently Boring to CARE, your customers are WOWED and happy, returning again and again, raving to others on social media. customerservice #customerexperience #customerloyalty #custserv #custexp #cx #hospitality

Hospitality 167

Hospitality Hospitality Social Media CX 167

Fonolo

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Good customer service can be hard to find. Conversely, bad customer service is easy to spot and, when especially ugly, it can go viral. Everyone has been in a restaurant or service establishment where a crying baby or toddler has had a meltdown.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Social Media Hospitality Hospitality 84

Shep Hyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. by Max Starkov.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Hospitality Hospitality CX 69

Zendesk

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Travel and hospitality companies are facing challenges that are impacting their ability to deliver quality customer service, including labor shortages, rising service costs, lagging transformation to digital, and customers who are increasingly demanding hyper-personalization.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hospitality CX Customer Service 52