Case Study
Vanuatu Earthquake
CRITICAL CRISIS MONITORING
Background
A luxury resort in Vanuatu relied on Chat2 Concierge for 24/7 guest support. In May 2015, a major earthquake struck the island, instantly disrupting all on-site communications.
CHALLENGE
- Complete loss of phone and internet on the island
- Management in Australia unaware of the unfolding disaster
- Urgent need for real-time situation awareness
SOLUTION
Our live-chat operators became the resort’s “eyes and ears.” As guests used the on-site Wi-Fi to check safety and availability, every chat message was relayed to Australian management—alerting them to the emergency before any other channel.
"In those early days, Chat2 became our eyes and ears. Their team didn't just manage communications; they became our critical link to what was happening on-site.
Their ability to verify information and communicate professionally yet empathetically
with our guests was invaluable. They weren't just a service provider,
they were an essential part of our crises response."
Their ability to verify information and communicate professionally yet empathetically
with our guests was invaluable. They weren't just a service provider,
they were an essential part of our crises response."
Vanuatu Resort
OUTCOME
- Immediate crisis awareness enabled a rapid evacuation plan
- Lives protected and reputations safeguarded
- Detailed incident report published: When Chat Became a Lifeline
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