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What's new at Walt Disney World | Kid-friendly attractions - MiniTime

What's new at Walt Disney World | Kid-friendly attractions - MiniTime | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"New additions abound at Walt Disney World in 2014 ..."

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October 16, 2014 2:47 AM
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British Airways says Don't Fly, takes plane through the digital streets - Economic Times

British Airways says Don't Fly, takes plane through the digital streets - Economic Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"A survey rated Don't Fly as being the most impactful of the Olympic campaigns, beating heavyweights like Adidas. The commercial got a million plays in the first two weeks ..."

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October 15, 2014 1:19 AM
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The secret to Ritz-Carlton’s customer service sauce

The secret to Ritz-Carlton’s customer service sauce | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Ritz-Carlton Vice President Diana Oreck shares secrets to her company's service success. She heads up the companies Leadership Center – an executive training center where they teach the Ritz-Carlton Legendary Service Model ..."

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October 14, 2014 4:35 AM
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Who do you think you are? Why DNA travel is a booming business - Yahoo Travel

Who do you think you are? Why DNA travel is a booming business - Yahoo Travel | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Discover your roots through travel. A look at the hugely growing trend of “heritage travelers,” people who plan trips with the intent of learning about their ancestral origins, near and far ..."

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October 14, 2014 1:50 AM
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Royal Caribbean International reveals how a family uses social media during a ... - Daily Mail

Royal Caribbean International reveals how a family uses social media during a ... - Daily Mail | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"A holiday without gadgets is unthinkable for more than half of us, reveals a new study, with 51 per cent saying we can’t get through our break without access to a tablet, smartphone or game ..."

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October 13, 2014 12:47 PM
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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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October 13, 2014 12:45 AM
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Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead

Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Two tusks are worth $21,000 on the black market, but a live elephant can bring $1.6 million to its local economy ..."

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October 12, 2014 4:22 AM
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The number of medical tourists coming to Spain to reach 200,000

The number of medical tourists coming to Spain to reach 200,000 | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Spain plans to boost their medical tourism with a new project ..."

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October 12, 2014 2:06 AM
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Google hires camel for desert Street View

Google hires camel for desert Street View | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Giant camera strapped to dromedary's hump captures Dubai allows 360-degree online exploration of Abu Dhabi's Liwa oasis ..."

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October 11, 2014 2:23 PM
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Next Hotel Brisbane redefines service standards with tech - TTG Asia

Next Hotel Brisbane redefines service standards with tech - TTG Asia | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The first of SilverNeedle Hospitality's technology-focused Next Hotels brand opened in Brisbane yesterday, showing what it means to cater to the modern business traveller ..."

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October 11, 2014 8:53 AM
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Wanderlust and the environment: can we afford to keep traveling?

Wanderlust and the environment: can we afford to keep traveling? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Tourism comes with a high environmental cost. But it’s hard to give up the experience of seeing the world. What might travel look like in the future? ..."

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October 10, 2014 6:39 AM
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How to build a customer-focused culture, in two (tough) steps

How to build a customer-focused culture, in two (tough) steps | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Here are two (difficult) steps that can lead your company to a true, customer-focused culture. I offer them in honor of National Customer Service Week 2014  ..."

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October 10, 2014 6:23 AM
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Can the African tourism industry survive Ebola? Tour companies are losing ... - Yahoo Travel

Can the African tourism industry survive Ebola? Tour companies are losing ... - Yahoo Travel | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Safari operators in East and South Africa have seen a sharp decline in interest from tourists after the Ebola outbreak in West Africa ..."

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October 16, 2014 2:56 AM
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Pizza Hut Singapore apologizes for receipt calling customer “Pink Fat Lady”

Pizza Hut Singapore apologizes for receipt calling customer “Pink Fat Lady” | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Pizza-makers have to keep track of which pizzas belong to which customers somehow, but generally it’s better for everyone when they do not use potentially offensive descriptors of their customers ..."

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October 15, 2014 1:29 PM
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Swiss Tourism's "Time" takes top honor at ETC Awards - TravelPulse

Swiss Tourism's "Time" takes top honor at ETC Awards - TravelPulse | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Video has become essential in tourism promotion and Tourism Switzerland is leading the way ..."

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October 14, 2014 7:50 AM
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KLM's new social strategy: Happy to help--any traveler, anywhere, any airline

KLM's new social strategy: Happy to help--any traveler, anywhere, any airline | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"KLM, known for its social savvy and service, is taking both to new levels, promising to help travelers on any airline during HappyToHelp week ..."


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October 14, 2014 4:06 AM
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Customer service standards, customer service, customer experience

Customer service standards, customer service, customer experience | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Customer Experience Measurement defines your customer service standards and ensures that business standards are based on a consensus, human ability, and capacity for understanding ..."

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October 13, 2014 1:55 PM
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Should you put your best images on OTAs?

Should you put your best images on OTAs? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

While online travel agencies transformed the way we book travel, some hotel brands believe that they should save their best visuals for their website – that could be a big mistake! 

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Is social media changing the way flights attendants do their jobs?

Is social media changing the way flights attendants do their jobs? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"How social media is changing the landscape for flight attendants - the good, the bad, and the ugly ..."

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October 12, 2014 12:44 PM
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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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October 12, 2014 2:11 AM
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What motivates us to travel? [INFOGRAPHIC]

What motivates us to travel? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Every year, TripAdvisor comes out with its TripBarometer: Psychology of Travel report, examining the motivations behind travelers’ vacation choices, traveler emotions at the various stages of a vacation …"

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October 12, 2014 2:03 AM
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Thirty-five design destinations to see before you die

Thirty-five design destinations to see before you die | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Craving a little adventure? Some people may say that design (whether it be interior or architectural) isn't exactly venturesome, but I beg to differ. The globe is covered with innovative marvels related to that very category awaiting your admiration ..."

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How to deliver outstanding customer service with social media ...

How to deliver outstanding customer service with social media ... | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"One of the great benefits of providing customer support on social media is being able to connect with consumers in real time. You see a need and you fill it ..."

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October 11, 2014 8:46 AM
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Twenty ultimate tips for Customer Service Week 2014 - Forbes

Twenty ultimate tips for Customer Service Week 2014 - Forbes | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Today's the final day of National Customer Service Week 2014 (#NCSW14).  Here's a bonanza of tips for improving your organization today, or over the weeks to come as you continue your customer service improvement efforts ..."

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October 10, 2014 6:28 AM
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The growing quandary of Dark Tourism - Pacific Standard: The ...

The growing quandary of Dark Tourism - Pacific Standard: The ... | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"As more and more people visit the sites of human disasters and mass atrocities while others profit, the ethics of Dark Tourism become all the murkier ..."

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