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September 10, 2022 2:06 AM
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Qantas will let you buy out the empty seat next to you (for $20!)

Qantas will let you buy out the empty seat next to you (for $20!) | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Qantas is now piloting an option which will allow passengers in economy to purchase an empty seat next to them for as little as $20 ..."

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August 24, 2022 4:59 AM
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Disney Genie: Four digital lessons attractions can learn from the world's biggest attraction operator — Attractions.io Blog

Disney Genie: Four digital lessons attractions can learn from the world's biggest attraction operator — Attractions.io Blog | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"From imagineering to guestology, over the past 70 years, Disney has pioneered attraction management processes and the technology behind them; but Its latest initiative – the Disney Genie app, has been both celebrated and criticised ..."

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August 22, 2022 3:42 AM
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How to use AirTags to track lost luggage - The Washington Post

How to use AirTags to track lost luggage - The Washington Post | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In this week’s By The Way Concierge, we look at the pros and cons of using tracking technology to find your bags..."

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August 8, 2022 10:41 AM
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Sickness, fatigue in flight crews 'through the roof' amid travel chaos

Sickness, fatigue in flight crews 'through the roof' amid travel chaos | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Flight crew are exhausted and overworked as they take on extra hours during the current airport chaos, airline staff told CNN ..."

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August 6, 2022 11:59 AM
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How heat waves are changing tourism in Europe - The New York Times

How heat waves are changing tourism in Europe - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Shifts in travel patterns are likely to become more common in Europe, a region that climate researchers describe as a “hot spot” for severe summer heat ..."

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July 20, 2022 12:05 PM
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How changes in consumer behaviour impact hotels

How changes in consumer behaviour impact hotels | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The hospitality industry is focused on the guest experience and to understand guest desires and expectations, hotels must closely track current emerging trends..."

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June 26, 2022 6:37 AM
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Nonbinary airline passengers ask: What’s gender got to do with it? - The New York Times

Nonbinary airline passengers ask: What’s gender got to do with it? - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Despite recent federal changes meant to better include gender-diverse travelers, most U.S. airlines still require passengers to select “male” or “female” when booking a ticket ..."

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June 12, 2022 11:03 AM
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It’s easier than ever to travel abroad without cash - The New York Times

It’s easier than ever to travel abroad without cash - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In a transition hastened by the pandemic, increasingly you can travel abroad and barely ever handle a physical bill or coin, whether pounds, kroner or euros. A guide to going cashless overseas ..."

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May 22, 2022 10:27 AM
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Are technology-free hotels the future of hospitality?

Are technology-free hotels the future of hospitality? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"A new crop of properties are doing everything they can to make sure guests use their vacation to disconnect ..."

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April 23, 2022 1:42 PM
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With two short words, McDonald's just displayed a powerful example of emotional intelligence - IncAfrica.

With two short words, McDonald's just displayed a powerful example of emotional intelligence - IncAfrica. | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"It's simple and smart, and I don't know why every business doesn't do it ..."

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April 17, 2022 11:38 AM
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Ten things to consider if you want to plan an ethical safari trip

Ten things to consider if you want to plan an ethical safari trip | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"If you want to make sure you're planning an ethical trip, here are 10 things to consider when you book that dream safari in Africa ..."

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March 24, 2022 3:21 AM
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Australia's first underwater hotel provides tourists with moral dilemma

Australia's first underwater hotel provides tourists with moral dilemma | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Reefsuites, Australia's first underwater hotel, is providing environmentally-conscious guests with a moral dilemma ..."

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March 9, 2022 2:14 AM
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WATCH | SA looks to attract tourists back with latest ‘Live Again’ campaign

WATCH | SA looks to attract tourists back with latest ‘Live Again’ campaign | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"South Africa is looking to attract international tourists, in the wake of harsh pandemic-induced travel bans, with its new Live Again ad campaign ..."

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August 28, 2022 8:16 AM
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A New York tourist went viral explaining that SA uses Apple Pay, and that gay people are welcome

A New York tourist went viral explaining that SA uses Apple Pay, and that gay people are welcome | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Aubrey's video "Misconceptions about South Africa" is up to 1.5 million views. Her pronunciation of "kak" and "Johannesburg" is also pretty popular ..."

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August 24, 2022 2:12 AM
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Hostile hospitality? Survey finds decent work conditions still missing from too many menus

Hostile hospitality? Survey finds decent work conditions still missing from too many menus | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"With the government’s Draft Tourism Transformation Plan now out for consultation, the hospitality industry has an opportunity to clean up long-standing concerns over wages and conditions for workers ..."

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August 12, 2022 5:34 AM
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Seven empathic listening tips

Seven empathic listening tips | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"With a deeper understanding of what is being communicated, both academically and emotionally, empathy listening is a disciplined listening and questioning strategy that enables you to build and ..."

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August 8, 2022 5:11 AM
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Can a neighborhood be Instagrammed to death? - The New York Times

Can a neighborhood be Instagrammed to death? - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The return of tourism to New York has brought crowds back to one of the most popular selfie spots on earth. People who live there aren’t feeling #grateful ..."

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July 23, 2022 9:20 AM
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A flight attendant’s tips on surviving travel now - The New York Times

A flight attendant’s tips on surviving travel now - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In two decades of flying, things have never been as stressful as they are now, a cabin insider says. Here, her tips from 30,000 feet for avoiding airline chaos this summer ..."

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July 5, 2022 2:06 AM
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Chinese tourists overwhelming Europe | diggit magazine

Chinese tourists overwhelming Europe | diggit magazine | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Citizens across Europe are fed up with tourists flocking their cities. This overtourism is caused by increased global mobility and driven by social media. Policiymakers look for solutions. Can tourists and locals solve this problem together? ..."

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June 19, 2022 1:46 AM
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How travelers to Europe can deal with the summer’s chaos - The New York Times

How travelers to Europe can deal with the summer’s chaos - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Hours in security lines. Canceled flights. Lost baggage. Here’s a look at how you could be affected by travel disruptions this summer and tips on how to prepare ..."

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June 12, 2022 3:39 AM
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Why you should travel solo this summer

Why you should travel solo this summer | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Travelling alone doesn’t need to be lonely –research shows solo consumption can be a fulfilling, enjoyable and even social experience ..."

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May 10, 2022 4:47 AM
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How space tourism is skyrocketing - The New York Times

How space tourism is skyrocketing - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"From zero-pressure balloon trips to astronaut boot camps, reservations for getting off the planet — or pretending to — are skyrocketing. The prices, however, are still out of this world ..."

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April 20, 2022 6:07 AM
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To tip, or not to tip? - The New York Times

To tip, or not to tip? - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Automated payment and the spread of tipping to every corner of the food-service business have helped workers weather the pandemic. But some consumers feel overwhelmed ..."

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April 16, 2022 10:38 AM
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Europe’s airports face chaos as travelers return - The New York Times

Europe’s airports face chaos as travelers return - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In recent weeks, travelers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have endured long lines at airports, flight delays or cancellations, and plenty of frustration. Is this the new normal? ..."

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March 12, 2022 12:14 AM
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Hello Darlings: How to make sure you don't lose your money to a 'travel agent'

Hello Darlings: How to make sure you don't lose your money to a 'travel agent' | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"South Africa's police are investigating hundreds of cases involving Hello Darlings, a travel company accused of siphoning millions of rands from would-be holidaymakers ..."

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