A little bit in customer service can go a very long way. Trust me- nowadays customers' expectations are not very high (sad, but true), and it's so easy to turn a standard interaction into one that is memorable. As Nelson Boswell said, "Always give people more than they expect to get." Why? It's simple: one wow could be worth more than $10,000 in advertising. Now the examples and tips I am about to share with you are tailored to hotels, but think of these concepts in a grander scheme and how you could generally apply similar efforts into your business. So here are our "Little 'Wows' Can Go a Long Way" for front desk agents and sales & catering managers...
So get your creative juices flowing- what other ideas do you have? Spend a couple minutes to jot down (or mentally list) some little things that you and your coworkers can do when interacting with your customers to make a positive difference on the customer experience. We'd love to hear what you came up with, so do share in the comments below.
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