Market segment — whether it’s luxury, economy, or something in between — largely determines what customers want most in a hotel stay. Though customers in all segments value price, reputation, room quality, and location when choosing a hotel, these basics merely cover the cost of entry in today’s competitive hospitality industry, and they offer no guarantees for winning repeat business.
To achieve sustainable, long-term growth, hoteliers must develop a deep understanding of the type of customers they want to attract, then offer an experience that is tailored to that specific group. By becoming more attuned to the preferences of current and potential guests in their segment, hospitality companies can more accurately target and build meaningful, lasting relationships with them.
via From Economy to Luxury, What Matters Most to Hotel Guests.
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This is another poll that really doesn’t tell us much. The points made in the poll haven’t materially changed in the last 50 years.