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New tourism plan to open up remote indigenous areas in the Northern Territory - Australasian Leisure Management

New tourism plan to open up remote indigenous areas in the Northern Territory - Australasian Leisure Management | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"A new tourism plan in Australia's Northern Territory is looking to not only open up remote indigenous areas to tourists, but also aims to encourage economic independence ..."

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Javier Sirmans's curator insight, March 23, 2015 2:54 AM

Well I'm not sure what he has on his face but I'm guessing it's sun block rather than native paint. Any one Know?

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Another viral moment that makes Chinese tourists look bad - McClatchy Washington Bureau

Another viral moment that makes Chinese tourists look bad - McClatchy Washington Bureau | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Thai model Duangjai Phichitamphon was waiting in line at a South Korean airport when, based on her account, a swarm of Chinese tourists overwhelmed the orderly queue she was standing in ..."

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Virtual technology resurrects ancient sites - The Japan Times

Virtual technology resurrects ancient sites - The Japan Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Mixing virtual reality from the past with present-day reality may sound confusing but it's actually a simple concept. If replicas are digitally projected ..."

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Three things you MUST know about the psychology of complaining - Schaefer Marketing Solutions: We Help Businesses {grow}

Three things you MUST know about the psychology of complaining - Schaefer Marketing Solutions: We Help Businesses {grow} | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"It's never easy dealing with complaining customers but knowing a little about the psychology behind complaining will relieve your stress! ..."


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Dean Ryan G. Martin's curator insight, March 6, 2015 6:54 AM

It's stressful to deal with complaining customers. They either sound like they don't know what they want or they can't be satisfied with what they already have. 

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Apology 101: How to save your reputation by @jeanmariedion

Apology 101: How to save your reputation by @jeanmariedion | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"What's the right way to apologize? Here is my foolproof business apology template, along with some notes about apology pitfalls ..."

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March 1, 2015 11:20 AM
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Franchise hotels and the framing of online travel agencies

Franchise hotels and the framing of online travel agencies | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"For more than a decade, online travel agencies such as Expedia or Booking.com have been demonized by franchise chains for being too expensive ..."


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Acquiring customer feedback

Acquiring customer feedback | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"How implementation of a mystery shopper program provides observations and analysis to improve your shop’s customer service performance ..."

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February 25, 2015 11:33 AM
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Digital payments breeds big tippers - PYMNTS.com

Digital payments breeds big tippers - PYMNTS.com | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Digital payment systems are making consumers nicer. Well, to be precise, it’s making consumers better tippers. Thanks to subtle tactics like default tip ..."

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February 21, 2015 12:53 PM
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The importance of recognising loyalty for a small business

The importance of recognising loyalty for a small business | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Making sure you have a long-term plan to engage with and nurture customers will make the difference in your business, David Grimes argues in this piece. ..."

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Talking happy: Ten phrases that'll make your customers smile [SlideShare]

Talking happy: Ten phrases that'll make your customers smile [SlideShare] | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Learn how to turn negative phrases into positive ones with a few simple changes ..."

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February 8, 2015 6:45 AM
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You can visit Panem now, because Hunger Games tourism exists

You can visit Panem now, because Hunger Games tourism exists | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Where popular movies are filmed, fans who want to experience the locations for themselves will follow. Would-be Katniss Everdeens are flocking to Atlanta, to take tours of the filming spots for all of the Hunger Games sequels ..."

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Venezuela accidentally used a photo of an American detainee in a tourism ad - PetaPixel (blog)

Venezuela accidentally used a photo of an American detainee in a tourism ad - PetaPixel (blog) | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Here's a rather humorous example of why it's important to source your photographs correctly and carefully. Venezuela's state run television has taken down ..."

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February 4, 2015 5:06 AM
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It is time to end sub-minimum wages

It is time to end sub-minimum wages | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Extending the full state minimum wage to tipped workers in New York would help combat poverty ..."

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Ten service standards that last

Ten service standards that last | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Make sure your customers have direct ways to communicate with you and that a designated employee is always available to handle the problem ..."

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Cashed-up Chinese head Australian tourism boom

Cashed-up Chinese head Australian tourism boom | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"CASHED-UP Chinese tourists are flocking to Australia in droves with a 21 per cent increase in visitor visa applications on last year ..."


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App, beacons guide travel on underground for vision-impaired

App, beacons guide travel on underground for vision-impaired | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"What would it be like for you to navigate your local transport system during rush hour if you were vision-impaired? How would it feel to try to catch a bus? To stand on the right platform? To pass quickly through automatic open-shut doors and gates?  ..."


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Germany builds on its tourism boom - Deutsche Welle

Germany builds on its tourism boom - Deutsche Welle | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Big events attracted a record number of visitors to Germany in 2014. Still, tourism promoters will not rest on their laurels. What are their strategies to draw even more tourists this year? ..."

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Gratuity guide: Rules for tipping in the United States - CNN

Gratuity guide: Rules for tipping in the United States - CNN | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Doling out gratuities can be a minefield. Here's your free guide to keeping everyone happy (service charge not included) ..."

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March 1, 2015 11:15 AM
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Travel is no vacation when couples clash - Boston Globe (subscription)

Travel is no vacation when couples clash - Boston Globe (subscription) | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Opposites may attract, but that attraction can make for some very stressful moments when couples don’t see eye-to-eye on travel ..."

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QR codes implemented into Kerala Tourism strategy | QR Code Press

QR codes implemented into Kerala Tourism strategy | QR Code Press | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"QR codes that allows travelers to conduct fast and easy searches to find the destinations that they want and to learn information that is related to those ..."


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February 22, 2015 1:05 AM
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In service sector, no rest for the working - New York Times

In service sector, no rest for the working - New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"As restaurants, retailers and other businesses shrink the intervals between shifts and rely on smaller staffs to shave costs, employees are losing sleep ..."

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February 13, 2015 2:06 AM
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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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Course to bolster customer capabilities

Course to bolster customer capabilities | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"A partnership in Yorkshire is aiming to help regional firms deliver higher standards of customer service through a new training scheme ..."

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How technology will transform our airlines in 2015 - Virgin.com

How technology will transform our airlines in 2015 - Virgin.com | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Technology has changed the world that we live in and this year airlines will be taking to it in a big way,Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti explains ..."


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Lori Wilk's curator insight, February 9, 2015 6:46 AM

This #news about #airline industry use of #technology to enhance the #customer experience was absolutely worth reading and sharing. Impressed with Virgin Australia's in-flight entertainment that provides passengers with more than 300 hours of #entertainment streamed to their devices. I loved the comments by Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti about always looking for ways to improve the in-flight enterainment and to stay ahead of the game. 

KARIM MEKACHERA's curator insight, February 15, 2015 12:57 AM

Improving customer experience never stops....

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Guest preferences for technology use in hotels

Guest preferences for technology use in hotels | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"We ask consumers about their likelihood of choosing a hotel based on various technological offerings, including smartwatch- and smartphone-enabled services to help hotel management determine the smartest investments to make ..."

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