The hotel industry and relationship marketing: The case of Belo Horizonte – Minas Gerais, Brazil
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5380/tes.v5i2.27279Keywords:
Services Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Competitive AdvantageAbstract
Considering the proximity of important international events to be held in Belo Horizonte (MG), and increased demand for accommodation in the city, this article aims, through a case study in a four stars hotel, identify aspects of relationship marketing strategies that could represent a competitive advantage for the organization. It was interviewed 120 hotel guests and 15 group hotel employees using structured questionnaires applied in October and November of 2011. The results showed that 74.7% of hotel bookings were from customers who had previously stayed in the hotel, and these customers, at different levels, participated in the organization relationship marketing program. Furthermore, the results describe the level of satisfaction of the guests and their propensity to indicate the hotel to others. Thus, it is believed that the strategies derived from the relationship marketing enabled a positive outcome and increased the competitiveness of the organization.