Chapter 1 Introduction to Customer Service
DOI: 10.23912/9781915097132-5077 | ISBN: 9781915097132 |
Published: March 2022 | Component type: chapter |
Published in: Customer Service for Hospitality and Tourism 3rd edn | Parent DOI: 10.23912/9781915097132-5067 |
Abstract
The opening case study is an excellent example of how a strong customer service philosophy is often driven by one person (in this case Walt Disney) and how that philosophy can lead to an enduring service culture that can differentiate an organization from competitors. In fact, this chapter puts a spotlight on three individuals who have made customer service a priority and succeeded in becoming market leaders – Walt Disney, Cliff Roberts of the Augusta Masters, and Eustasio Lopez of the Lopesan Group in the Spanish Canary Islands. The chapter will also discuss some of the services marketing models that illuminate the importance of customer service, providing a platform for the remainder of the book.
Contributors
- Dr. Simon Hudson, University of South Carolina (Author)
- Louise Hudson, Freelance Journalist (Author)
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- Dr. Simon Hudson, University of South Carolina (Author)
- Louise Hudson, Freelance Journalist (Author)
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Hudson & Hudson, 2022
Hudson, D.S. & Hudson, L. (2022) "Chapter 1 Introduction to Customer Service" In: Hudson, D.S. & Hudson, L. (ed) . Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers http://dx.doi.org/10.23912/9781915097132-5077
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