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Customer service vs. customer support: what’s the difference?

Les Roches

While they are often used interchangeably, customer service and customer suppo rt differ in what they offer customers and how they assist them. What is customer service? Customer service refers to the interactions a business has with its customers.

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What are good customer service skills?

Les Roches

But when it comes to a hospitality career, there are numerous skills you’ll need, with perhaps the most important being customer service skills. But what are good customer service skills? How can effective communication contribute to good customer service? And how can you develop them?

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Customer service experience and how to excel in this key area

Les Roches

For most hospitality businesses, the customer service experience is everything. It creates value that directly impacts the business, from building customer loyalty to generating enthusiastic reviews and repeat business. For careers in hospitality , understanding the customer service experience is essential.

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A comprehensive overview of job positions within a hotel

SiteMinder

The purpose of the role is to ensure that all guests receive high quality customer service. Duties include training and managing various other hotel front desk positions such as receptionists and concierge. Key attributes include strong people skills, attention to detail, good leadership skills and customer service experience.

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Maestro unveils 2024 tech roadmap

Hotel Business

Mobile tools, such as check-in/out, digital room keys, digital concierge services, workflow automation, digital payments and even robotics are positively impacting loyalty in many ways. Embedded payments Digital payments are trending and transforming the way guests are engaging with services and settling transactions.

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Exploring the world of guest services: from definitions to job descriptions

Les Roches

Catering to the needs of guests and ensuring their satisfaction is a fundamental aspect of running a successful hospitality business and achieving customer excellence. In this article, we delve into the world of guest services, exploring what they are, their significance and how they differ from customer service in the hospitality industry.

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Axel Hotels enhances guest services and efficiency with Welcome Pickups and SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Welcome Pickups is one such app, providing personalised guest transportation services to help hotels offer a premium guest experience. In their quest for efficient guest transportation and concierge services, Axel Hotels was introduced to Welcome Pickups via SiteMinder’s Hotel App Store.