Complaints Handling Training for Travel

ABTA’s Complaints Handling Training for Travel is ideal for those who handle or receive complaints on a regular basis and want a wider awareness and understanding of the complaint handling process.
 
The workshop will give you the core skills to help you deal with complaints effectively, including written and verbal complaint handling techniques.

Refresh your skills and hear best practice for responding to complaints effectively across a variety of channels including email, phone and social media. Benefit from group work, practical exercises and presentations. 

Hear best practice for evidence gathering and reporting complaints including the importance of communicating changes and managing customer expectations. Hear how your industry peers deal with their customer complaints and discuss the common challenges you face.

Gain insight into how ABTA can assist you in the complaints handling process and get an introduction to the importance and benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). 
 

• Learn how to manage challenging customers 
• Learn how to respond to complaints on email, telephone, online and social media
• Understand how to make the most of your complaints and evidence gathering 
• Put your skills to the test through interactive exercises, tailored for travel businesses
• Learn how to prevent complaints and hear real life examples
• An introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Moderator: Charles Fachiri, Senior Customer Information Manager, ABTA 

Additional speakers include:

• Kim Daplyn, Guest Relations and Legal Compliance Manager, Scott Dunn
• Diana Missoni, Code of Conduct Manager, ABTA
• Chloe Walters, Customer Information Manager, ABTA

• Gain the skills and confidence you need to effectively deal with complaints
• Take part in practical exercises tailored for the travel industry 
• Get top tips for dealing with verbal and written and online complaints 
• Bring your questions to the experts 
• Hear how your industry peers deal with their customer complaints and discuss the common challenges you face

Travel professionals who are in customer facing roles. The training is designed for large and small companies including the following roles within customer relations teams:

• Advisors 
• Executives 
• Team leaders.  

• ABTA Member/ABTA Partner* rate – £235 plus VAT 

• Non-Member rate – £355 plus VAT 
  
  This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all delegate materials, presentations and an attendee certificate. 
  
  Make payment by credit or debit card. 
  
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  Discounts

• Book three places and get 50% off the third place.
  ^{(This discount will be automatically applied when you book online.)}
• If you are looking to book for a larger group please contact events@abta.co.uk for a bespoke discount.

*To qualify for the ABTA Member/Partner discount you must have a current ABTA Member/Partner number or your application must be in progress when the event takes place.

Non-Members are welcome to attend. For information about becoming a Member click here.

For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Matt Turton on 07766 517 611 or email mturton@abta.co.uk.