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What is the first step in the target marketing process?
Which of the following best describes behavioral segmentation?
What market targeting strategy focuses on a large market share of a small market?
What is a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
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Which term refers to the highest level of recall a brand receives?
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Which characteristic of a tourist product indicates that it cannot be separated from the consumer?
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What does the 'Price' in the marketing mix refer to?
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Which definition of marketing emphasizes the social process of obtaining needs and wants?
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What does Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) aim to achieve?
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Which of the following best describes the 'Seasonal' characteristic of tourist products?
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What is the first stage of the buyer decision-making process?
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Which factor influences consumer behavior through Hofstede's cultural dimensions?
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Which market is described as potentially focused on joint decision-making within families?
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What is NOT a component of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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What term refers to the stages an individual goes through in their lifetime regarding consumer behavior?
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Which factor does NOT influence consumer behavior?
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What aspect of the youth market has contributed to its growth in tourism?
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What group is considered part of the business market in tourism?
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What is the primary purpose of assessing customer satisfaction through service quality?
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Which benefit is NOT directly associated with high customer satisfaction?
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In Plog's Tourist Motivation Model, which type of traveler is more likely to seek familiar experiences?
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Which category do 'Bubble travelers' belong to in Stewart's Model of Holiday taking?
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What distinguishes ex-users from aware customers?
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Study Notes
Tourist Product Characteristics
- Intangible: Cannot be experienced before purchase (no physical touch, smell, etc.).
- Inseparable: Delivered and consumed simultaneously; cannot be separated from the consumer.
- Substitutable: Easily replaced by alternative destinations.
- Seasonal: Affected by seasonal factors, weather, and travel trends.
- Perishable: Cannot be stored; availability is time-sensitive.
Marketing Definitions
- Kotler (2002): Marketing as a social process focused on meeting needs and wants through products.
- Kotler et al. (2010): The art and science of customer acquisition and retention.
- American Marketing Association (2013): Comprehensive processes for value exchange between organizations and consumers.
- Kotler (2010): Facilitates exchanges by understanding consumer needs, developing offerings, pricing, distribution, and promotion.
Marketing Mix (4Ps)
- Product: The offering that satisfies consumer needs.
- Price: The assigned value of the product or service.
- Place: How the product/service is delivered to the consumer.
- Promotion: Strategies to inform about the product/service’s value.
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
- Utilizes all promotional forms to maximize communication impact while ensuring a consistent brand message.
Market Definition
- Comprises actual and potential buyers having shared needs or wants that can be met through exchanges.
Target Marketing Steps
- Market Segmentation: Identifies distinct groups with unique product needs.
- Market Targeting: Analyzes segment attractiveness to select target markets.
- Market Positioning: Establishes competitive positioning and designs a relevant marketing mix.
Market Segmentation Variables
- Geographic: Based on physical locations (e.g., countries, regions).
- Demographic: Factors like age, gender, income, and occupation.
- Psychographic: Based on lifestyle, personality, and social class.
- Behavioral: Involves consumer knowledge, attitudes, and responses.
- Technographic: Differentiates users from non-users based on technology engagement.
Market Targeting Strategies
- Undifferentiated Marketing: Targets the entire market with a universal offer.
- Differentiated Marketing: Caters to distinct segments with tailored offers.
- Concentrated Marketing: Focuses on a significant share of a niche market.
Market Positioning Concepts
- Unique Selling Proposition (USP): Highlights the product's distinguishing features.
- Competitive Advantage: Achieved through superior value (e.g., lower prices, enhanced benefits).
- Top of Mind: Represents the product’s prominence in consumers’ memory.
Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
- Motivations: Emotional or psychological urges driving behavior.
- Maslow's Hierarchy: Needs categorized into physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
- Cultural Influences: Shaped by Hofstede’s dimensions (e.g., individualism vs. collectivism).
- Age and Gender: Affect preferences and behaviors in travel.
- Social Class: Defined by income, education, and occupation.
- Lifestyle: Reflected in activities, interests, and opinions.
- Life Cycle: Stages of life influencing travel choices.
- Reference Groups: Social circles that influence consumer attitudes.
- Personality and Self-Concept: Individual traits and self-image affecting decisions.
Stages of Buyer Decision-Making Process
- Need Recognition: Acknowledging a need or desire.
- Information Search: Exploring options and gathering relevant details.
- Evaluation of Alternatives: Comparing choices based on preferences.
- Purchase Decision: Finalizing the choice of product/service.
- Post-Purchase Behavior: Reflecting on the purchase experience and considering future decisions.
New and Emerging Markets
- Family Market: Joint decision-making dynamics within families.
- Senior Market: Focus on older demographics, often referred to as silver tourism.
- Youth Market: Driven by education, budget-friendly travel, and independent travel trends.
- MICE: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events market showing rapid growth.
- Business Market: Inclusive of corporate events and incentive travel.
Customer Satisfaction Through Service Quality
- Service quality defined as the degree of fulfillment of client expectations.
- Benefits of high service quality include customer retention, reduced price competition, employee retention, and cost savings.
Tourist Motivation Models
- Plog's Model: Classifies tourists as allocentric (seeking new experiences) or psychocentric (favoring familiar ones).
- Cohen's Model: Depicts tourists based on adventurousness and cultural immersion level.
- Stewart's Model of Holiday Taking: Categorizes travelers into types based on affluence and experience (e.g., Bubble, Idealized-experience, Wide-horizon, Total immersers).
Non-Users
- Ex-Users: Individuals who have discontinued use for various reasons.
- Aware Customers: Familiar with the service but require additional motivation to buy.
- Unaware Customers: Not cognizant of the existence of the product/service.
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Explore the essential characteristics of tourist products and the definitions of marketing from renowned experts. This quiz covers the marketing mix, including the 4Ps—product, price, place, and promotion—providing a comprehensive overview of strategic marketing practices.
