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Hotel Design and the Guest Experience

Adam Bienvenu on March 22, 2011

People are attracted to good design. Coyle Hospitality Group’s mystery shoppers have been to hotels all over the world. While they critique universal standards like cleanliness and professionalism, they also have liberties Read More

iPad Among Newest Shipboard Amenities

Adam Bienvenu on March 4, 2011

It’s no surprise that seamless service and top-notch amenities are what Coyle Hospitality’s cruise mystery shoppers have determined make certain ships more appealing than others. With competition among cruise lines Read More

Managing Your Hotel’s Online Reputation

Adam Bienvenu on February 23, 2011

Maintaining a consistent brand image has never been more difficult for hotels. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Wikipedia are among the most visited sites in the world, and all subsist on Read More

Cruise Guest Initiatives Bring Bouyant Predictions for 2011

Adam Bienvenu on January 27, 2011

Coyle Hospitality Group’s cruise consultants provide mystery shopping evaluations for ships and itineraries all over the world in an effort to enhance guest service initiatives. Well, it seems cruise lines Read More

Ordering in the Digital Age

Adam Bienvenu on January 13, 2011

In the mid-90s, at a café in a posh department store in Tokyo, I recall the server pulling out an electronic device about the size of a one-pound bag of Read More

With Strong Service Recovery, Cruise Lines Find Silver Lining

Adam Bienvenu on December 17, 2010

After any service failure, a business has the opportunity to fix the problem. If the business responds quickly, efficiently, and in a straightforward way, it may even end up with higher customer Read More

How Much Are Athletes Worth? More if They Drive Revenue and Build Loyalty

Adam Bienvenu on December 6, 2010

Derek Jeter’s recent contract negotiations with the New York Yankees have been contentious. As of this past week, Jeter and the Yankees have agreed to a $56 million deal that Read More

Are Daily Deal Sites Right For Your Spa?

Adam Bienvenu on November 18, 2010

Consumers want a good value. Businesses want consumer dollars. Group buying deals from companies like Groupon or Living Social strive to bridge this gap by appealing to businesses and consumers: Read More

How Ballparks Score Fans Off the Field

Adam Bienvenu on November 3, 2010

Having spent my formative years in Florida, it would’ve made sense for me to adopt the Marlins as my team.  But, like most Floridians, I found any other team in Read More

Are Extra Costs Coming for Cruise Passengers?

Adam Bienvenu on October 27, 2010

With national unemployment still around 10%, it’s no surprise that some studies show a lack of consumer confidence in an economic recovery. Recent figures from the cruise industry, however, say otherwise. Rising demand Read More

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