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 

Charles started his career in travel in 1987 when he worked for Sunmed Holidays, in the overseas operations office in Turkey and upon his return to the UK within the reservations and customer relations departments. He later moved on to work for Cosmos within the same field of customer relations, where he inspected hotels and followed up on complaints in destination. Charles then moved into the cruise sector where he worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. In 1997 Charles joined ABTA and now is the Senior Customer Information Manager.

• Diana Missoni, Code of Conduct Manager, ABTA
• Sarah Buckley, Customer Information Manager, ABTA
• Aimee Jones, Customer Operations Team Leader, Thomas Cook
• Hannah Flye, Contact Centre Training Manager Operations, Thomas Cook
• Kim Daplyn, Senior Guest Relations and Legal Compliance Manager, Scott Dunn
• Michael Wallis, Customer Resolution Manager, Solmar Villas
• Sarah Reed, Customer Resolution Manager, Iglu.

• 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 – £259 plus VAT 
Non-Member rate – £399 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. 

View our booking terms and conditions here.

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 Sara Dolan on 07766 517 611 or email sdolan@abta.co.uk.