Determine the parameters of customer service.

Determination of parameters should incorporate the following:

  • Company policy
  • Employee handbooks
  • Employee training
  • Customer needs and expectations
  • Financial policies
  • Amenities
  • Promotional items
  • Value added
  • Employee empowerment
  • The importance of exceeding customer expectations
  • Inclusive practices

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are some customer service policies that exist in the travel and tourism industry?
  • How does exceeding customer expectations create a positive memory?
  • How are all positions at a lodging dependent on one another when it comes to providing customer service?
  • How do amenities create patronage?
  • What are some techniques for handling customer complaints?
  • How is customer satisfaction a requisite for customer loyalty?
  • How does a company motivate its employees to prioritize customer satisfaction?
  • What incentives should a company offer its employees to ensure they take ownership of a positive customer experiences?