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Should you tell customers they're talking to AI?

Should you tell customers they're talking to AI? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"When chatbots reach the level of always passing the Turing Test, and can flawlessly pass for human with every interaction, do you disclose to users that it's AI? That's the dilemma ..."

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How the best hotels stay at the top of their game: little things make a big difference

How the best hotels stay at the top of their game: little things make a big difference | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Here are ten ways Honolulu's Halekulani Hotel endears itself to guest and drives loyalty without the need for ..."

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Facebook study points to loyalty types in online travel

Facebook study points to loyalty types in online travel | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Consumers have different feelings about brands and how likely they are to use and re-use a particular service - but is loyalty diluted because of the web? ..."

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Guest experience is everything

Guest experience is everything | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"SPONSORED CONTENT Hotels today need to understand their guests better than ever before to deliver the superior experience techsavvy travellers expect Frederick Sabty, vice president hospitality solutions, worldwide at Avaya, highlights how hoteliers ..."

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The uncomfortable truth about tipping, explained with stick figures.

The uncomfortable truth about tipping, explained with stick figures. | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"It's about time we got to the bottom of this ..."

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The latest job for IBM's Watson is as a hotel concierge

The latest job for IBM's Watson is as a hotel concierge | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Next time you check in at a Hilton, your welcome may be even more automated than usual. That’s because the hotel chain has been working with IBM to create a robotic concierge that it call Connie ..."

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How to complain using Twitter - Saga

How to complain using Twitter - Saga | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Paul Lewis shows you how to complain effectively by using Twitter, if you receive shoddy service from companies ..."

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Passengers can now order in-flight meals by phone thanks to these apps | Daily Mail Online

Passengers can now order in-flight meals by phone thanks to these apps | Daily Mail Online | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Food on the Fly, B4 You Board, DeliSky, AirGrub and Alaska all offer the service - which will see food from US and Swiss restaurants delivered to either the passenger or their flight before take off ..."

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Ryanair adds fast-track for business fliers at Gatwick - Telegraph

Ryanair adds fast-track for business fliers at Gatwick  - Telegraph | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Ryanair will introduce a fast-track service for business class travellers at Gatwick airport from next month ..."

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Cell C “most useless service” billboard anger the tip of the iceberg

Cell C “most useless service” billboard anger the tip of the iceberg | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The Great Consumer Backlash has just begun in South Africa argues a customer service consultancy ..."

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Starbucks plans delivery service; CEO calls it "e-commerce on steroids" - Philadelphia Business Journal

Starbucks plans delivery service; CEO calls it "e-commerce on steroids" - Philadelphia Business Journal | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Don't want to wait in line for that venti cafe latte with vanilla soy milk? Now you won't have to. But is it just part of the next tech bubble set to burst? ..."

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Essentials for hiring: Soft skills

Essentials for hiring: Soft skills | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Next time you are sitting around the table with your management team discussing the attributes you are seeking in your next new hire, try this experiment:
Ask your team, “What are the top five skills we need in a person to be successful in this position?” Go around the room and let everyone give you at least one and up to five skills. I’m willing to bet that the majority of the skills listed will be soft skills rather than hard skills ..."

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A great article for sports managers about who to hire for the coaching staff, or administration department. Soft skills are just as important as hard skills, maybe more important.

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What standards do for consumers | BSI Group

What standards do for consumers | BSI Group | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Whenever we turn on a light switch, use the internet, or our children play with a toy, we’re usually using standards without knowing it ..."

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Lufthansa launches Mildred chatbot on Facebook

Lufthansa launches Mildred chatbot on Facebook | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The Lufthansa Group has launched a chatbot called Mildred, which searches for the cheapest flights within the next nine months .."

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How American Airlines is reinventing itself

How American Airlines is reinventing itself | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"How American Airlines is Reinventing Itself ..."

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Who uses a travel agent in this day and age?

Who uses a travel agent in this day and age? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Industry veterans such as Kerl Commock say that some travelers still prefer booking through an agency because it saves them time and makes flight cancellations less stressful ..."

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Is it time to end tipping?

Is it time to end tipping? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Jay Zagorsky says tipping is unfair to diners and servers. Michael Saltsman argues that servers will lose money and service will suffer without it ..."

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American Airlines sues GoGo over slow inflight WiFi, may change provider

American Airlines sues GoGo over slow inflight WiFi, may change provider | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Hate your inflight Internet service? Apparently so does American Airlines, which has sued wireless broadband provider GoGo in the hope of being able to switch to a faster service for hundreds of it ..."

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Top 20 things every travel agent should do right now, online and offline - Tnooz

Top 20 things every travel agent should do right now, online and offline - Tnooz | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In recent months, some industry research reports found that more consumers are now inclined to use a good travel agent, reversing a downward trend ..."

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Using social media for customer service success

Using social media for customer service success | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Learn how to use social media to deliver outstanding customer service. Get tips for responding to tough comments in a blog post from TopRank Online Marketing ..."

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Five questions every flight attendant hates

Five questions every flight attendant hates | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"As a flight attendant, answering questions is part of the deal. That’s cool. I like being helpful. But there are certain questions that I dread because the passenger expects a very different ending to the situation than I do ..."

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​Tips from a former server: How to get better service at a restaurant

​Tips from a former server: How to get better service at a restaurant | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"We've all been victim to crappy restaurant service—feeling neglected, or a poor server attitude—but if it happens to you often, there might be some things you can do to influence your experience for the better ..."

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What customers expect on social media: Are you doing it?

What customers expect on social media: Are you doing it? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Although many customer service hotlines operate during set hours, the same isn't true of social media. Consider how you may be communicating with customers who are in different time zones ..."

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