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Tourism Best Practices – Week of December 18

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. Manitowoc (Wisc.) Visitor’s Bureau Hosts Photo Contest Experience Olympia & Beyond Wins Award for New Website The site awarded a Silver Davey Award from by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) Visit Albuquerque Unveils New Website Bellefonte Chamber Looks Toward Mobile App to Help Visitors The Wichita Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau Redesigns Visitor Center The news video provides glimpses of the new look including a large… 

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Customer Service – Best Reads Week of December 11

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Each week, we read a number of articles on from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: With the holidays upon us, what are the Holiday Customer Service Essentials The essential tips to superior customer service during the holidays. If you can only find the strength to do a few, these are the eight. Five Steps to Begin a Customer Experience Program at Your Company In corporate programs, there are still lots of things that can and do go wrong. In the article above are five major perils that can derail the customer’s experience. 15… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of December 11

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. We Want You Back, Ciudad Juárez Tells Tourists A campaign seeks to remake the city’s image to encourage visitors to return. Discover Long Island Introduces Off-season Campaign Discover Long Island kicked off its first off-season campaign, “Tis the Season to Discover Long Island.” Aimed at enticing locals and visitors alike, the campaign promotes the region’s winter and holiday attractions, and family and romantic getaways – as well its off-season… 

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Customer Service – Best Reads Week of December 4

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Each week, we read a number of articles on from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: The 6 Keys to Quality Customer Service How can you ensure that your customer service will actually grow your business? The article above with six secrets that can lead to rapid (and lasting) growth. 11 Keys to Outstanding Customer Service While written for landscapers, these 11 keys are valuable for any industry. 4 Customer Support Metrics that Drive Growth Which metrics will extract the most valuable data for your support team? The article above with four that… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of December 4

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. Tourism Campaign to Boost Australian Coast Visitors Albany Australia launches destination marketing campaign. While Canada Works on Niche Tourism Efforts CVBs take the lead on destination development: New Signage in Cabarrus Guides Tourists to Attractions Tourism, City Talk Sports Park   In the event marketing realm… Greater Miami Convention And Visitors Bureau Celebrates 4th Annual ART OF BLACK MIAMI Campaign Holiday Fun Abounds with DLT’s Latest Offering  WinterGlo Festival… 

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Holiday Customer Service Essentials

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We shared an article a few weeks ago that offered six holiday marketing strategies that drive ROI. The first one was “provide additional holiday staff and superior customer service.” That’s sound advice, but what the article lacked was tips on what “superior customer service” entailed. ‘Make a better meal.’ ‘Clean the hotel rooms better.’ ‘Run a faster 5k.’ They all need tips, coaching, and guidance. We thought about the best tips to offer this time of year. Even polled our hospitality friends here in OKC. This stressful time of year when, on top of your job, you’re juggling shopping, kids’… 

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Customer Service – Best Reads Week of November 27

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Each week, we read a number of articles on from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: These Two Customer Service Formulas Can Improve Employee Performance By 100% Even the most engaged, best-intentioned employees (and their managers) can benefit from knowing a couple essential expert formulas that will improve their customer service performance day in and day out. 4 Interesting Ways to Improve Customer Service There are ways or strategies to employ to improve your customer service as an organization and keep your customers feeling valued, happy and satisfied that their needs are being… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of November 27

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. New Tourism Tool Available to Keweenaw (MI) Businesses Copper County Certified is a program to get people who work in the service industry all on the same page, so that the tourist is left with a good impression of the Keweenaw, and naturally would want to come back and explore even more on their next visit. Charleston Debuting Shop Local Campaign A campaign, backed by the Charleston CVB, and… 

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Customer Service – Best Reads Week of November 13

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Each week, we read a number of articles on from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: Three Ways To Avoid Customer Rage At some point more than half of customers will experience a problem requiring assistance. So what’s the best course of action to respond to issues not only in the moment but long-term? Interview: How Customer Service Affects Brands Customer Service can have profound effects on the marketing of brand, both negatively and positively. A new platform has been devised called HelpU to help businesses. To discovery more we spoke with Nick… 

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