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What pricing strategy involves adding a fixed percentage to the production cost?
What pricing strategy involves adding a fixed percentage to the production cost?
Which factor most directly affects pricing according to fluctuations in consumer demand?
Which factor most directly affects pricing according to fluctuations in consumer demand?
What is the primary goal of utilizing discounts and promotions in pricing strategies?
What is the primary goal of utilizing discounts and promotions in pricing strategies?
Which pricing strategy is focused on the perceived value of the service to the customer?
Which pricing strategy is focused on the perceived value of the service to the customer?
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Which pricing strategy involves frequent adjustments based on market conditions?
Which pricing strategy involves frequent adjustments based on market conditions?
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What does psychological pricing aim to achieve in the tourism and hospitality industry?
What does psychological pricing aim to achieve in the tourism and hospitality industry?
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Why is profitability an important aspect of pricing strategies?
Why is profitability an important aspect of pricing strategies?
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Which of these is NOT a factor influencing price in the tourism and hospitality industry?
Which of these is NOT a factor influencing price in the tourism and hospitality industry?
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What is a primary goal of revenue maximization in pricing strategies?
What is a primary goal of revenue maximization in pricing strategies?
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How can organizations achieve market penetration through pricing strategies?
How can organizations achieve market penetration through pricing strategies?
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Which factor significantly influences customer satisfaction regarding pricing?
Which factor significantly influences customer satisfaction regarding pricing?
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Which pricing strategy involves encouraging customers to choose higher-value services or add-ons?
Which pricing strategy involves encouraging customers to choose higher-value services or add-ons?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical price adjustment strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a typical price adjustment strategy?
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What is a key feature of dynamic pricing systems?
What is a key feature of dynamic pricing systems?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Promotion Mix?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Promotion Mix?
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What is an important consideration when determining the price of a product?
What is an important consideration when determining the price of a product?
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How do loyalty programs generally help businesses?
How do loyalty programs generally help businesses?
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Which aspect related to pricing heavily influences profitability?
Which aspect related to pricing heavily influences profitability?
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Which factor most directly influences price adjustments in hotel pricing strategies?
Which factor most directly influences price adjustments in hotel pricing strategies?
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What role do government policies and taxes play in pricing decisions?
What role do government policies and taxes play in pricing decisions?
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How does differentiation play a role in pricing strategies?
How does differentiation play a role in pricing strategies?
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What approach should a business take when implementing targeted marketing campaigns?
What approach should a business take when implementing targeted marketing campaigns?
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Which type of short-term incentive is likely to be part of a sales promotion?
Which type of short-term incentive is likely to be part of a sales promotion?
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Which of the following is an example of direct marketing?
Which of the following is an example of direct marketing?
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Flashcards
Feasibility Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
Assessing the financial, operational, and market viability of a new product idea.
Product Alterations
Product Alterations
Changes to a product's features, design, or performance to improve demand, attract customers, or compete.
Product Design and Testing
Product Design and Testing
Testing a new product on a small scale before full launch to gather feedback and make improvements.
Product Launch
Product Launch
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Perceived Value
Perceived Value
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Pricing Goals
Pricing Goals
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Price
Price
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Government Policies and Taxes
Government Policies and Taxes
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Promotion Mix
Promotion Mix
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Hotel Revenue Pricing Strategies
Hotel Revenue Pricing Strategies
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Bundling Services
Bundling Services
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Upselling/Cross-selling
Upselling/Cross-selling
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Dynamic Pricing
Dynamic Pricing
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Loyalty Programs
Loyalty Programs
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Targeted Marketing Campaigns
Targeted Marketing Campaigns
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Promotion Elements
Promotion Elements
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Value-Driven Pricing
Value-Driven Pricing
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Cost of Production
Cost of Production
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Market Demand
Market Demand
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Competitive Pricing
Competitive Pricing
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Cost-Plus Pricing
Cost-Plus Pricing
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Value-Based Pricing
Value-Based Pricing
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Price Adjustment Strategies
Price Adjustment Strategies
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Study Notes
Market Segmentation
- Is the process of dividing a large market into smaller groups with similar needs, characteristics, or behaviors.
- It divides a broad market into sub-groups of consumers.
- Creates subsets of a market based on demographics, needs, priorities, common interests, and other psychographic or behavioral criteria.
- 6 segments affecting firm operation: demographic, economic, political & legal, technological, business, and global.
The Advancement of Technology
- Firms and organizations develop new technology and products which provide significant advantages in market share.
- This leads to considerable market advantage.
The World of Business Segments
- Globalization creates opportunities and challenges for businesses.
- The current business scenario shows a trend of borderless flow of products and services in international trade and commerce.
What is Targeting?
- Involves selecting the most attractive market segments to focus marketing efforts.
- Involves segmenting the overall market into groups based on characteristics like demographics, interests, behaviors, and geography.
- Identifies potential customers, selects customers, and creates value.
Undifferentiated Targeting
- A single strategy for all segments.
- Also known as mass marketing.
- Aims to appeal to the largest possible audience.
Differentiated Targeting
- A unique marketing strategy for each segment.
- Known as multi-segment marketing.
Concentrated Targeting
- Focuses on a single, niche market segment.
- Also known as niche marketing.
- A company focuses on a specific target market.
What is Positioning?
- Creates a specific brand image in the minds of target consumers.
- Influences consumer perception of a brand.
- Focuses on creating a specific image of a brand in a customer's mind.
Positioning Strategies
- By Price and Quality: Budget hotels prioritize affordability, while luxury resorts emphasize exclusivity.
- By Location or Convenience: Positioning based on physical location, such as a city hotel for business travelers or a beach resort for vacationers.
- By Product Attribute: Highlighting unique features, such as an eco-friendly approach that differentiates a brand from competitors.
Product Mix
- Anything offered for use or consumption by a market.
- Includes tangible (physical) and intangible (service-related) aspects of the destination.
- Tangible elements: hotels, restaurants, and physical structures
- Intangible elements: climate, history, and destination's features
- Services: transportation, food, beverages, entertainment, and other services.
Product Levels
- Core Product: The fundamental benefit the customer gets from a product.
- Actual Product: Physical product with design, features, quality, and packaging.
- Augmented Product: Additional features that enhance the customer's experience, increasing the product value for both buyers and sellers.
Product Mix Strategies
- Expand Product Line: Offers various products to meet consumer needs.
- Contract Product Line: Reduces product offerings to focus on the most profitable.
- Alter Products: Modifies existing products to align with customer expectations and market demands.
- Differentiate Products: Highlights unique features or attributes to distinguish from competitors.
Tourism Product Development
- Market Research: Understanding customer preferences, emerging trends, and competitor offerings.
- Concept Development: Creating new or improved product ideas like excursions, themed packages, or specialized services (spa).
- Feasibility Analysis: Assessing if a product is financially, operationally, and market-viable.
- Product Design and Testing: Evaluating a product by testing it on a small scale and incorporating feedback for improvements.
Pricing Mix
- The monetary value customers pay to acquire a product/service.
- Includes costs like accommodation, travel expenses, and additional services.
- Influencing factors include cost of production, market demand, and competition.
Pricing Strategies
- Cost-Plus Pricing: Adding a fixed percentage to total production costs.
- Value-Based Pricing: Prices based on perceived value of the service.
- Dynamic Pricing Adjusted pricing based on demand, time, or bookings.
- Psychological Pricing: Setting prices slightly below whole numbers to impact customer perception.
Promotion Mix
- Communication strategies and tools used for informing, persuading, and reminding customers about products/services of a tourism or hospitality business.
- Aims to increase awareness, generate interest, and encourage bookings/purchases.
- Components include advertising, sales promotions, public relations, personal selling, and direct marketing.
Promotion Elements
- Message: The content communicated to target audiences to create interest or desire.
- Medium: The channels used to deliver the message.
- Target Audience: Specific customers most likely to benefit from the promotion.
- Timing: Aligning promotions with peak demand, peak season, or booking periods.
Developing an Advertising Campaign
- Define Objectives: Determine campaign goals like increasing bookings or awareness.
- Identify Target Audience: Understand the target audience's demographics, preferences, and behaviors.
- Craft the Message: Create compelling and engaging content.
- Choose Channels: Select appropriate media channels like social media, travel blogs or tourism magazines to reach a target audience.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of market segmentation and targeting within the modern business landscape. Explore how firms categorize consumers into segments and the impact of technological advancement and globalization on these strategies. Test your knowledge on the various factors that influence effective marketing efforts.
