Daisy Mui Hung Kee, Sameena Sirajudeen, Nur Hannah Amirah Hizer, Nur Suraini Nasir, Svenja Rau
{"title":"Optimizing Marketing Strategies for Enhanced Sales Performance in the Travel and Tourism Sector","authors":"Daisy Mui Hung Kee, Sameena Sirajudeen, Nur Hannah Amirah Hizer, Nur Suraini Nasir, Svenja Rau","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2902","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores key influencing factors affecting marketing sales performance for the travel and tourism industry. Research has shown that the travel and tourism industries have become one of the important sectors. Due to uncertainties in today's highly competitive global economy, these industries have struggled to survive and sustain growth during the pandemic. Hence, it is justifiable to make further research on how to develop these industries. It is interesting to investigate factors that can enhance marketing sales performance for these industries. The literature review shows that sloganization, dynamic pricing and personal selling are three important key influencing factors. A conceptual model was proposed. Conclusion and limitations of this study are discussed in this study.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"113 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140448872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xin Ai Wong, Yi Hui Wong, Mina Xiang, Han Xin Xiao
{"title":"Factors Influencing Consumers' Online Shopping Behaviour: A Study of Shopee in Malaysia","authors":"Xin Ai Wong, Yi Hui Wong, Mina Xiang, Han Xin Xiao","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2913","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2913","url":null,"abstract":"Shopee is one of the top-notch companies in the e-commerce field. It recorded 343 million visitors per month and its gross merchandise value was even aggregated to USD 19 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Shopee also expanded its business operations aggressively to new regions, namely Europe, Latin America, and South Korea. This study intends to examine the variables that influence customers’ online shopping behaviour in Shopee. A survey questionnaire is conducted to collect data from 150 Shopee’s users in Malaysia. The findings depicted that perceived trust and security, perceived service quality and perceived ease of use had influenced the customers’ online shopping behaviour towards Shopee in Malaysia. Perceived usefulness and perceived convenience did not greatly impact the customers’ online buying intention on Shopee in Malaysia. This study can provide Shopee with useful business insights about customers’ online shopping behaviour. It is recommended for Shopee Malaysia to prioritize the enhancement of three variables that exhibit a favorable correlation with customers' online shopping behavior, thereby ensuring business growth and expansion.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140447725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sa Nan Hu, Guan Jie Huang, Tian En Huang, Zhi Qun Huang, Sunny Sunny
{"title":"No-Brand Quality Goods: A Study on Purchase Intention of Consumer Behavior in Furniture Retail Industry","authors":"Sa Nan Hu, Guan Jie Huang, Tian En Huang, Zhi Qun Huang, Sunny Sunny","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.1883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.1883","url":null,"abstract":"With the continuous diversification of product types and styles in the market, MUJI, as an established company in the furniture retail industry, has always had a place in the home furnishing retail industry. This study aims to investigate Chinese and Malaysian consumers' purchase intentions towards MUJI products, focusing on five key factors: (1) wide product range, (2) perceived product quality, (3) perceived product price, (4) design style, and (5) brand awareness. To achieve this objective, a quantitative analysis approach was adopted, employing five hypotheses derived from the research objectives. The questionnaire design was structured based on the Richter scale, and data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23. Through analysis, it was found that perceived product quality and design style have a significant positive impact on purchase intention. Meanwhile, wide range of products, perceived product price, and brand awareness id not demonstrate notable impacts on purchase intent. This research can provide some new references in investigating the purchase intention of consumers in the furniture market. It can also provide some reference opinions for companies in this industry.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"460 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140446900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis Of The Influence Of The Tourism Sector On Pad Of The Tourism Sub-Sector In The District/City Of The Special Region Of Yogyakarta (2013-2021)","authors":"Sultan Sultan, Rakazeta Yusuf Fattah","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2896","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2896","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to analyze the influence of the number of tourist visits, the number of tourist attractions, and the number of non-star hotels on the Regional Original Income of the Tourism Sub Sector in the Districts/Cities of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province in 2013-2021. This research is based on secondary data, namely the number of tourist visits, number of tourist attractions, and local revenue from the tourism sub-sector which is available in the Tourism Statistics of the Yogyakarta Special Region Tourism Office in 2013-2021 as well as the number of non-star hotels available in the Central Statistics Agency in 2013-2021. The analytical tool used is Panel Data Regression with the Random Effect Model (REM) approach. Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that the variables number of tourist visits and number of non-star hotels have a significant and positive influence on local revenue in the tourism sub-sector. Meanwhile, the number of tourist attractions has no effect on the local revenue of the tourism sub-sector.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"345 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140448068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yen Er Cheng, Yun Yee Cheah, Dana Valentina Rojas Jimenez, Yuxin Chen, Yifei Chen
{"title":"The Linked Factor of Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty in F&B Industry: A Study of Operational Performance Factor","authors":"Yen Er Cheng, Yun Yee Cheah, Dana Valentina Rojas Jimenez, Yuxin Chen, Yifei Chen","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v7i1.2167","url":null,"abstract":"The focus of this research is to investigate how operational performance affects customer satisfaction and loyalty in the food and beverage industry. Starbucks has been selected as this research object. Conducting a survey and referring to other studies of journals and articles to support the assisting data are the research methods employed. According to the research results, 71 % of respondents are pleased with current Starbucks services and products. The studies also revealed that the majority of customers had heard of Starbucks on social media. The study’s findings reveal that operation success is significantly linked to customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction has been described as a significant mediator between service quality and customer loyalty. Having a clear understanding of the hypothesized relationship in the study encourages Starbucks to figure out the best action to gain or increase customer loyalty by providing good service quality to build a loyal customer base and customer satisfaction.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"58 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140445347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zi Jian Oh, T. Lew, Saw Wei Teik, Sarveena A/P Elangoh, Ze Bin Shen, Yee Wen Shoo, D. Kee
{"title":"Factors that Influence University Students toward Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty at Starbucks in Malaysia","authors":"Zi Jian Oh, T. Lew, Saw Wei Teik, Sarveena A/P Elangoh, Ze Bin Shen, Yee Wen Shoo, D. Kee","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2327","url":null,"abstract":"Malaysians are among Starbucks' most devoted customers. Customer satisfaction may appear to be an elusive term that is impossible to track. Yet, some factors influence whether customers are happy, and a variety of measurement tools consistently evaluate customer satisfaction and loyalty to Starbucks. This study examines the factors influencing customer satisfaction and customer loyalty at Starbucks in Malaysia. In this study, data was gathered using internet sources and questionnaires. This survey included a total of 150 university students who had visited Starbucks. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. This study's findings are expected to suggest the essential qualities to emulate and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124612328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haslindar Ibrahim, Odebunmi Abayomi Tunde, Nur Amisha Nadia Abdul Hamid, Nur Anisa Najwa Mahadir, Nur Aqwa Badrisyia Wahi Anuar, Nur Azera Azamuddin, Naufal Abimanyu, Nur Alifatun Nisak, Ankita Sambhaji Shinde, Kanisetty Priyanka
{"title":"Espresso Yourself: Are You A Coffeeholic? A Study of Customers Satisfaction on Costa Coffee in Malaysia","authors":"Haslindar Ibrahim, Odebunmi Abayomi Tunde, Nur Amisha Nadia Abdul Hamid, Nur Anisa Najwa Mahadir, Nur Aqwa Badrisyia Wahi Anuar, Nur Azera Azamuddin, Naufal Abimanyu, Nur Alifatun Nisak, Ankita Sambhaji Shinde, Kanisetty Priyanka","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2345","url":null,"abstract":"Bringing to you London’s favourite coffee in Malaysia! The story began when the Costa brothers, Sergio and Bruno, decided to make a great cup of coffee as a part of everyday life in London. The impact of Covid- 19 has affected the entire world and the reliance on Costa Coffee apps has been doubled. Hence, the objective of this research paper is to study the satisfaction levels of customers from purchasing an espresso in the well- known cafe store, Costa Coffee. This study also aims to examine which factors that affect the customers’ satisfaction to snap up a specialty hand- crafted brew on Costa Coffee in Malaysia. Thus, the researchers also collected the data using a structured questionnaire survey and a sample of 150 Costa Coffee’s customers from Malaysia. The findings show that product quality, service quality, purchase intention and strategic location affecting the customers’ satisfaction of Costa Coffee. Overall, the data and results illustrates new insights and the claims of Costa Coffee regarding customers’ satisfaction that can help the company’s performance in the future.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121945429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurul'Atifah Binti Mohamad Jais, Noor Naidatul Natasya Binti Mohd Dahari, Nur Adila Binti Ahmad Fikri, Normashitah Binti Remli, Hendrawan Purnama Setya Putra
{"title":"Rethinking Customer Experience in Post-Pandemic Era A Case Study of J and T Express","authors":"Nurul'Atifah Binti Mohamad Jais, Noor Naidatul Natasya Binti Mohd Dahari, Nur Adila Binti Ahmad Fikri, Normashitah Binti Remli, Hendrawan Purnama Setya Putra","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2320","url":null,"abstract":"In logistics management, customer satisfaction is the crucial factor in providing service quality. J&T Express has proven to be successful and very influential in providing its customer services. While constant innovation is essential to providing better services to consumers. The purpose of this research is to identify the distinguished services offered and ways that customers derived their satisfaction during this pandemic. The covid-19 pandemic has brought massive changes in the way J&T Express offered its services as we can see that today's society makes extensive use of internet transactions and courier services. This is due to the existing state of affairs, which is plagued by pandemics. As a result, numerous services will play a part in ensuring that clients receive high-quality services post-pandemic. This research paper will focus on identifying the factors that influence customer satisfaction in using J&T delivery service. A structured questionnaire & survey will be conducted to gather customers’ responses in Malaysia and Indonesia. The study will highlight aspects to provide a different perspective and greater customer satisfaction during and post-pandemic covid-19. The survey data will help to analyse and suggest new ways of creating customer experiences.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125478462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Hung, Liem Gai Sin, Neo Zhan Yuan, Nelly Lau Yenn Ni, Ng Kar Wen, Ng Suk Fang, M. Rayhan, Muhammad Hasyir Ali, Joseph Willy Yose, Ufairoh Aqilah Muhsyi
{"title":"The Influence of Customer Satisfaction, brand trust and Brand Loyalty on Purchase Intention: A Study of McDonald’s in Malaysia","authors":"D. Hung, Liem Gai Sin, Neo Zhan Yuan, Nelly Lau Yenn Ni, Ng Kar Wen, Ng Suk Fang, M. Rayhan, Muhammad Hasyir Ali, Joseph Willy Yose, Ufairoh Aqilah Muhsyi","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2343","url":null,"abstract":"Customer satisfaction is crucial to the success of any business.It has been studied in the fields of business and marketing since the 1970s. When customers are satisfied, brand loyalty is immediately involved. As a result, brand loyalty has received a lot of attention in recent decades. McDonald's is the world's leading fast service restaurant, with over 36,000 outlets worldwide and more than 70 million customers served daily in more than 100 countries. Every month, McDonald's serves approximately 13.5 million customers in over 320 stores in Malaysia. The company's performance is strongly related to its high levels of brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. This paper aims to examine how customer satisfaction, brand trust and brand loyalty may influence the purchase intention of McDonald in Malaysia. We applied SPSS to test hypotheses, and 150 McDonald's customers engaged in a Google form-based online survey. The findings reveal that customer satisfaction, brand trust and brand loyalty influence McDonald's customers purchasing intentions. Recommendations and implications were discussed.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124572169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yusuf Asyahri, Faqih El Wafa, Syaugi Syaugi, M. Muhaimin
{"title":"Multiplier Effect of Religious Tourism for Income of the Surrounding Community in Banjar Regency","authors":"Yusuf Asyahri, Faqih El Wafa, Syaugi Syaugi, M. Muhaimin","doi":"10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2456","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32535/ijthap.v6i2.2456","url":null,"abstract":"This research departs from the development of religious tourism in Banjar Regency which has its own charm and is often visited by local, national and international tourists is the Tomb of Sheikh Muhammad Arysad Al-Banjari or known for his book essay, namely Sabilal Muhtadin and the Tomb of Guru Sekumpul who is a charismatic cleric his era so that the purpose of this study is to analyze the multiplier effecet of religious tourism on the income of the people in the Regency Banjar. The research method used is a quantitative approach, then sampling using cluster sampling and quota sampling. In relation to the quota sampling technique, a sample of 40 respondents consisting of business actors, workers and the community was determined, while the sampling cluster was at Datu Kalampayan Tomb and Guru Sekumpul Cemetery. Data collection techniques using structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics by adopting a formula from the multiplier effect known as Keynes' theory. The results showed that the value of Keynesian Local Income Multiplier, Ratio Income Multiplier has a value of >1 both Type I and II so that it has an impact on the economic development of the community.","PeriodicalId":439981,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality in Asia Pasific","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128871609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}