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Golf, fishing and wildlife: the changing face of Angolan tourism - The Guardian

Golf, fishing and wildlife: the changing face of Angolan tourism - The Guardian | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Angola’s tourist plans, which focus on attracting wealthy visitors, risk sidelining local people’s needs and could threaten their livelihoods on the Kwanza river, reports Klas Lundström ..."

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January 1, 2015 12:04 AM
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Nineteen events worth traveling for in 2015 - CNN

Nineteen events worth traveling for in 2015 - CNN | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

'"Whether you're an art lover or sports fan, here are 19 good reasons to hit the road in 2015 ..."

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December 29, 2014 1:42 PM
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Five menu manipulations that get you to spend more at restaurants

Five menu manipulations that get you to spend more at restaurants | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Consumer psychology has become the basis for marketing tools at many businesses, and restaurants are no exception. Psychological manipulations through colors or music can influence a person making a decision ..."

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December 27, 2014 9:36 AM
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To attract Millennials, hospitality marketing turns to content - The Content Standard by Skyword

To attract Millennials, hospitality marketing turns to content - The Content Standard by Skyword | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Hospitality marketing is shifting toward content to lure guests to hotels, particularly the younger, digitally savvy crowd ..."

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December 22, 2014 11:40 AM
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Why the COO should lead social-media customer service | McKinsey & Company

Why the COO should lead social-media customer service | McKinsey & Company | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Although social channels have become powerful and cost-effective tools for customer service, management may be in the wrong hands ..."

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December 19, 2014 12:43 AM
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Video: In-flight entertainment gets high-tech

Video: In-flight entertainment gets high-tech | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Virgin America is the cream of the crop when it comes to high-tech in-flight entertainment, says tech columnist Molly Wood. Travelers can have wifi and free satellite television, all from their seat ..."

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December 17, 2014 12:00 PM
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Travelers, brand loyalty is not for you

Travelers, brand loyalty is not for you | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Travel requires us to look beyond our comfort zone this stands true in terms of Brands and products we use. Local brands are not just cheaper they might be better sometimes ..."

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December 13, 2014 5:00 AM
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Cruise culture: Thoughts on the nature of mass tourism

Cruise culture: Thoughts on the nature of mass tourism | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"I took a break from backpacking and hopped on a cruise ship. My thoughts on cruise culture and mass consumer travel and why it needs to change. Soon ..."

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December 8, 2014 3:50 AM
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Global hotel chains invest in East Africa’s growing tourism sector

Global hotel chains invest in East Africa’s growing tourism sector | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Luxury hotels are planning and setting up new units in major cities across the region ..."


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December 7, 2014 1:18 AM
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How marketing and customer service approach customer engagement [Infographic]

How marketing and customer service approach customer engagement [Infographic] | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Customer Relationships - Want to find out more about how marketing and customer service teams contribute to the customer experience? Check out the following infographic ...."


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Great customer service is the key to good business

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December 7, 2014 1:07 AM
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Independent travel or organized tours? The pros and cons

Independent travel or organized tours? The pros and cons | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

'For as long as I can remember, I embraced independent travel. Which led me to become, most of the times, a solo traveler ...'

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Perceived risk; decision-making; motivators.

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December 7, 2014 12:26 AM
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New social media campaigns rely on the power of visuals

New social media campaigns rely on the power of visuals | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Many of this week’s social media campaigns have one thing in common – image sharing. Learn how these campaigns rely on the power of visuals to get the best effect ..."

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December 3, 2014 12:07 PM
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British Airways delivers Christmas ‘Thank-you’ social media campaign

British Airways delivers Christmas ‘Thank-you’ social media campaign | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"British Airways is to communicate a seasonal ‘thank-you’ message to passengers this Christmas by way of a two-way ..."

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January 1, 2015 12:08 AM
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Tragedy, air rage, eerie coincidences: 51 biggest travel stories of 2014 - CNN

Tragedy, air rage, eerie coincidences: 51 biggest travel stories of 2014 - CNN | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"From a year that's been everything from unpredictable to bizarre to catastrophic, these are the major travel stories ..."

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Suitable for case studies?

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December 29, 2014 1:46 PM
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QR codes provide travelers with information in Rinchnach | QR Code Press

QR codes provide travelers with information in Rinchnach | QR Code Press | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"QR codes has now been launched in the municipality of Rinchnach, in Germany, in order to be able to more effectively provide tourists with information about ..."


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Further links to information about the use of QR codes in tourism appear at the end of the article. 

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December 28, 2014 7:58 AM
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Travel 2014: The top technology stories of the year - TravelPulse

Travel 2014: The top technology stories of the year - TravelPulse | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Technology has advanced at warp speed in the past couple of years. That couldn’t be truer than in 2014, when hospitality companies raced to amp up their technology to serve guests ..."

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December 22, 2014 11:57 AM
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Five trends shaping the future of customer service in 2015 - Forbes

Five trends shaping the future of customer service in 2015 - Forbes | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In the future customer service will become increasingly savvy about how to deal with issues early on, even preventing them ..."

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December 22, 2014 11:36 AM
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The three Cs of customer satisfaction: Consistency, consistency, consistency | McKinsey & Company

The three Cs of customer satisfaction: Consistency, consistency, consistency | McKinsey & Company | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"It may not seem sexy, but consistency is the secret ingredient to making customers happy. However, it’s difficult to get right and requires top-leadership attention ..."

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December 18, 2014 10:01 AM
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'Botlers,' 'braggies' and the sharing economy: What will travel look like in 2015? - CNN

'Botlers,' 'braggies' and the sharing economy: What will travel look like in 2015? - CNN | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"If the travel experts are correct, next year will see us hanging with locals, being served by robots and, more than likely, heading to Asia ..."

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December 16, 2014 8:23 AM
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You can see some of your favorite shows and TV shows in real life

You can see some of your favorite shows and TV shows in real life | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"What if I told you that it was possible to travel to see the locations featured in your favorite movies and shows? What if you could go see the locations frequented by Walter White in Breaking Bad? What if you could see the fantastical locations of Middle Earth (aka New Zealand). Guess what? You can! …"

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December 13, 2014 4:55 AM
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Top 10 ethical travel destinations for 2015 - CNN

Top 10 ethical travel destinations for 2015 - CNN | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Ethical Traveler has released its annual list of the countries that are doing the most to promote human rights and preserve their environments ..."

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December 7, 2014 1:25 AM
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Guest column: Unsustainable tourism: Short-term gains and greed - The Northwest Florida Daily News

Guest column: Unsustainable tourism: Short-term gains and greed - The Northwest Florida Daily News | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

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December 7, 2014 1:14 AM
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South Africa – What to do

South Africa –<br/>		 What to do | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"South Africa has a lively cultural life and many oopportunities to meet the locals, be it at a jazz festival, in nightclubs or at South Africa’s premier horse race ..."

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The tourism industry is dynamic. Markets; motivators; determinants.

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December 7, 2014 1:02 AM
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New Las Vegas tourism ad features Imagine Dragons - Salt Lake Tribune

New Las Vegas tourism ad features Imagine Dragons - Salt Lake Tribune | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The latest ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ Las Vegas ad campaign features a familiar musical act from, well, right here. Indie-rock band Imagine Dragons has teamed up with the Las Vegas Convention  ..."

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December 4, 2014 11:56 PM
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How wearable technology will change business travel | International Meetings Review

How wearable technology will change business travel | International Meetings Review | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"This year saw mobile technology become ‘the norm’ as a way to search and book travel. See what's in store for next year ..."

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