Unique Marketing Strategies for Hospitality and Travel Services
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Chapter 2 Marketing Hospitality andTravel Services
Services Marketing A concept based on a recognition of the uniqueness of all services; it is a branch of marketing that specifically applies to the service industries
Eight Specific Differences of Hospitality and Travel Services Shorter exposure to services More emotional buying appeals Greater importance on managing experience clues Greater emphasis on stature and imagery
Eight Specific Differences of Hospitality and Travel Services(continued) More variety and types of distribution channels More dependence on complementary organizations Easier copying of services More emphasis on off-peak promotion
Five Unique Approaches Required Use of more than 4 Ps Greater significance of word-of-mouth information More use of emotional appeals in promotions Greater difficulties with new-concept testing Increased importance of relationships with complementary organizations
Three Unique Relationships among Hospitality and Travel Organizations Suppliers, carriers, the travel tradeintermediaries, and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) The destination mix concept Visitors and residents
Figure 2.10 Three unique relationships in hospitality and travel.