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Miejsce strategii w zapewnianiu przewagi konkurencyjnej na przykładzie Ośrodka Wczasowego ,,Tropicana”
Place of the Strategy in Ensuring Competitive Advantage on the Example of the Holiday Centre “Tropicana”

Author(s): Alina Oczachowska
Subject(s): Media studies, Business Economy / Management, Marketing / Advertising, Tourism
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: holiday centre; tourist; marketing research; Internet; offer;

Summary/Abstract: An aim of considerations is to demonstrate that application of marketing research and an intense marketing communication, where the main role is played by the Internet, may contribute to creating the relevant business strategy in the tourist market. Important is also the personnel selection. In her study, the author used the method of diagnostic survey, surveyed all guests of the centre. She stated that thorough, exhaustive surveys of guests contribute to raising the quality of services. A high standard of equipment and material conditions are important, though additional services ensure competitive advantage. The practical implications in respect of the managerial staff include: hiring a responsive, competent and empathic personnel, implementation of the idea of modern partner marketing, emphasis put on promotion. For tourists, the most convenient source of information and holidays booking is the Internet. No less important is to realise by them that holidays are organised for strictly definite segments, e.g. family holidays for people with average incomes. Besides, respondents, due to their preferences, may affect formation of the service product. The article is of the research nature.

  • Issue Year: 353/2014
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 266-280
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish