Complaints Handling Workshop – London

ABTA’s Complaints Handling Workshop 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. 

Hear best practice for responding to complaints across a variety of channels and gain insight into ABTA’s Code of Conduct. Benefit from group work, practical exercises, workshops and presentations. Take away your complaints handling workbook and share key learnings with colleagues.

• Learn how to manage conflicting behaviours and challenging customers 
• Discuss how gifts and incentives can be effectively used in complaints handling
• Understand how to make the most of your complaints and evidence gathering 
• Discover the most effective communication methods for handling complaints
• Learn how to handle and prevent complaints and hear real life examples
• Guidance on how to deal with complaints in line with ABTA's Code of Conduct

Moderator: Charles Fachiri, Senior Customer Support 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 manages the Customer Support team.

Speakers include:

• Hannah Patel, Director, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry
• Diana Missoni, Code of Conduct Manager, ABTA
• Michael Wallis, Customer Service Manager, Arena Travel
• Daryl Nurthen, Business Support Manager, ABTA
• Georgina Hunt, Legal Executive, Customer Support, Kuoni
• Jill McElligott, Customer Relations Manager, Newmarket Holidays

• Gain the skills and confidence you need to effectively deal with complaints 
• Take part in interactive workshops tailored for the travel industry 
• Get top tips for dealing with telephone and written complaints 
• Bring your questions to the experts and hear their experiences  
• Understand how to use gifts in your complaints process 
• Hear how your industry peers deal with their customer complaints and discuss the common challenges you face

Travel professionals who are in customer relations orientated roles, who frequently liaise with consumers. 
The seminar 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. ABTA Members and Partners can request an invoice.

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 details on how to promote your company at this event, contact Matt Turton on 020 3693 0194 or mturton@abta.co.uk. 
To view our commercial opportunities brochure click here.