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'Keep a calm manner and calm voice': restaurants prepare for more anti-vaccine abuse

'Keep a calm manner and calm voice': restaurants prepare for more anti-vaccine abuse | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Hospitality workers have learnt to think of themselves as frontline workers over the course of the pandemic, but the vaccine rollout has made the battle lines ..."

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The next generation: Students in the hospitality industry share thoughts about the future

The next generation: Students in the hospitality industry share thoughts about the future | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Almost every industry in the world has been impacted by Covid-19, with arguably restaurants and hotels being the hardest hit ..."

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The case for virtual tourism in Cape Town and South Africa — How technology can save South Africa’s tourism industry | by Nash Makado | Aug, 2020

The case for virtual tourism in Cape Town and South Africa — How technology can save South Africa’s tourism industry | by Nash Makado | Aug, 2020 | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"In this article, I propose a novel concept through which the tourism industry could generate revenue by implementing a virtual tourism system that will enable compelling remote experiences of tourist.."

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Important steps in reviving hotel industry amidst COVID-19 pandemic -adapting to the new "normal"

Important steps in reviving hotel industry amidst COVID-19 pandemic -adapting to the new "normal" | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Our hospitality industry is hurt and so is our economy. It’s evident that the industry is in dire need of a conceptual strategy to revive the sector. The sad reality is that this monster is far from extermination, and therefore stern mitigation measures ..."

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Seven things travel and tourism companies should consider during the COVID-19 crisis - By Hadleigh Ford

Seven things travel and tourism companies should consider during the COVID-19 crisis - By Hadleigh Ford | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Since travel and tourism are cash-heavy industries dependent on small margins, many companies will face great hardship, from laying off long-term staff to foregoing upgrades or..."

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A love letter to the hoteliers of Bangkok

A love letter to the hoteliers of Bangkok | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Little Wandering Wren explores Bangkok Staycations to support the hotel industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. This post is a thank you to those hoteliers ..."

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Uber innovates ahead of the curve – again

Uber innovates ahead of the curve – again | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Using a crystal ball stocked full of social and market intelligence could be the secret sauce keeping Uber ahead of the curve as it innovates early - again ..."

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Consumers want companies to bring back human customer service

Consumers want companies to bring back human customer service | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"US and UK customers are fed up with the proliferation of chatbots and computerized platforms, according to a survey from CGS ..."

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LOOK: Iconic Durban beachfront hotels light up skyline with message of love and hope

LOOK: Iconic Durban beachfront hotels light up skyline with message of love and hope | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Southern Sun's Elangeni and Maharani hotels on the beachfront turned on certain lights in hotel rooms to construct a heart alongside the words of hope and love ..."

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WATCH | SA Tourism's message of hope in a time of crisis

WATCH | SA Tourism's message of hope in a time of crisis | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The tourism industry is very hard hit by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but it could be the first to recover once Covid-19 is managed, says the CEO of SA Tourism ..."

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COVID-19 causing major backlash against travel sector service teams

COVID-19 causing major backlash against travel sector service teams | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"New data from Chattermill reveals that service staff in the travel sector are bearing the brunt of customer frustration ..."

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‘While you were home’: Changi Airport Group champions tourism heroes

‘While you were home’: Changi Airport Group champions tourism heroes | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The group’s short film showcases the resilience of Singapore workers who, despite all the problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to let hardship defeat them ..."

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France and Italy luxury retail heavily impacted by the ban on American tourists

France and Italy luxury retail heavily impacted by the ban on American tourists | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Americans are important customers for European luxury brands, especially in the crucial summer months, given the majority ..."

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Restaurant servers adapt to masks, added tasks and a new kind of difficult customer - Portland

Restaurant servers adapt to masks, added tasks and a new kind of difficult customer - Portland | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Think dining out has gotten difficult? Consider it from your server's point of view ..."

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Bon Voyage? Czech tourism spies opportunity in pandemic

Bon Voyage? Czech tourism spies opportunity in pandemic | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The COVID outbreak may have dealt a blow to the country’s tourist sector – but in over-visited Prague, city leaders see a chance to reset an industry that was out of control on a more sustainable basis ..."

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Seven things travel and tourism companies should consider during the COVID-19 crisis

Seven things travel and tourism companies should consider during the COVID-19 crisis | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has had a major impact on the travel and tourism industry, shutting down thousands of hotels, tourist destinations and flights around the world. Since travel and tourism are cash-heavy industries dependent on small margins, many companies will face great hardship, from laying off long-term staff to foregoing upgrades or repairs ..."

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How Venice coped and will keep coping

How Venice coped and will keep coping | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Venice is a city with a long history of overcoming adversity and now its residents are starting debates, campaigns and protests to take control of the city’s future ..."

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New fees, no snacks, and no middle seats – what flying will look like in SA during Covid-19

New fees, no snacks, and no middle seats – what flying will look like in SA during Covid-19 | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Expect to pay extra for hand sanitiser and a face mask – and maybe for optional social-distance seating ..."

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WATCH: SA Tourism marks Freedom Day with message of hope

WATCH: SA Tourism marks Freedom Day with message of hope | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"South African Tourism has released a new television advert that acknowledges the great sacrifices South Africans have made since the start of Covid-19..."

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Lockdown: Companies with good service on social media - and those without

Lockdown: Companies with good service on social media - and those without | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler investigates which companies are meeting their customers’ needs on social media ..."

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Coronavirus and marketing: Six lessons from hotel brands in China - Dragon Trail Interactive

Coronavirus and marketing: Six lessons from hotel brands in China - Dragon Trail Interactive | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Hotel brands’ digital marketing in China during COVID-19 provides valuable lessons in crisis communications, cultivating brand loyalty, and developing new revenue sources. Here are six strategies that can help the hospitality industry around the world ..."

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