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What is the definition of tourism marketing according to the World Tourism Organization?
What is the definition of tourism marketing according to the World Tourism Organization?
A management philosophy that makes it possible through research, forecasting, and selection of tourism products or services from suppliers in line with the organization's purpose and tourist satisfaction.
What are the challenges in tourism and hospitality marketing? (Select all that apply)
What are the challenges in tourism and hospitality marketing? (Select all that apply)
What characteristic describes the inability to touch or store a service before purchase?
What characteristic describes the inability to touch or store a service before purchase?
What does inseparability mean in the context of services marketing?
What does inseparability mean in the context of services marketing?
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Services can be stored for later use.
Services can be stored for later use.
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What is a key focus of services marketing in tourism and hospitality?
What is a key focus of services marketing in tourism and hospitality?
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The quality of services can vary depending on who provides them, when, and ______.
The quality of services can vary depending on who provides them, when, and ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of services in tourism and hospitality?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of services in tourism and hospitality?
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What is the Services Marketing Triangle?
What is the Services Marketing Triangle?
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Study Notes
Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
- Focuses on promoting services and experiences to potential travelers.
- Emphasizes customer experience, relationship building, and personalized service.
- Challenges:
- Seasonality: Tourism is highly seasonal, marketing must adapt to fluctuations in demand.
- Competition: The tourism industry is highly competitive, companies must focus on unique selling points.
- Cultural Differences: Marketing campaigns must be tailored to different cultures and languages.
- Crisis Management: The tourism industry is vulnerable to disruptions, marketing must emphasize transparency and safety assurances.
Services Marketing
- Focuses on the promotion of intangible offerings, such as experiences and customer service.
- Emphasizes the customer’s overall experience.
- In the tourism industry, the "product" being sold is often the customer experience.
Key Characteristics of Services in Tourism and Hospitality
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Intangibility: Services cannot be touched or stored before purchase.
- Example: a hotel stay or a dining experience.
- Market these with: reviews, testimonials, and visuals.
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Inseparability: Production and consumption happen simultaneously.
- Example: a hotel guest can't separate the hotel from the staff who provide the service.
- Employees, customer service, and setting become key marketing elements.
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Perishability: Services cannot be stored for later use.
- Example: an unsold hotel room represents lost revenue.
- Address this with: last-minute deals, special offers, and dynamic pricing.
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Variability: The quality of services can vary depending on who provides them.
- Example: Different staff in the same establishment can deliver varying levels of service.
- Manage this with: employee training, standardized processes, and clear customer expectations.
Services Marketing Triangle
- Explains relationships between companies, employees, and customers.
- Successful marketing in a service-based industry is not just about external advertising.
- Customers need to have a positive experience with both the company and the employees.
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Explore essential concepts in tourism and hospitality marketing, focusing on customer experience, seasonal challenges, and competition. Understand the significance of tailored marketing strategies in diverse cultural contexts, as well as the importance of crisis management in this dynamic industry.
