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Hospitality marketing is based on understanding the needs of consumers, knowing the segmentation of the market, and selecting the best marketing tools to reach customers. MARKETING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY provides students with a real-world perspective on the world of hospitality marketing, industry forms, and useful ideas for increasing sales and making marketing more effective. Revisions to the fifth edition include new information on understanding marketing trends, using market research tools to help make sound strategy decisions, and writing a strategic marketing plan. There is also new information on how technology is impacting hospitality marketing.
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Table of Contents
Understanding the Hospitality Industry
Market Segmentation and the Hospitality Industry
Positioning in Line with Consumer Preferences
Consumers and Marketing in Perspective
Applying Key Marketing Methodologies: Marketing Research; Sales; Customer Service; Advertising;Public Relations; Promotions; Packaging;
Collateral Materials and Promotional Support
Technology and Marketing in Perspective
Data Base Marketing
Electronic Marketing
Practical Steps to Maximize Marketing
The Marketing Budget
The Hotel/Unit Marketing Plan
The Corporate/Multi-Unit Marketing Plan
The Strategic Marketing Plan