IMPACT OF ADVERTISING ON HOTEL SERVICE DELIVERY: A STUDY OF ALL STAR HOTEL, OGOJA

Student: Hardley Iyeje Ntol
Supervisor: Dr Grace Inah
HOD: Dr Grace Inah
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Management Science
University of Cross River State, Calabar

Abstract

This research work was aimed at examining the im delivery using All Star Hotel, Ogoja as a case study, the set objectives of this study, four (4) research ques hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. A total population of 47 respondents was considered for the study. A sample size of 40 respondents was selected from the study population using Taro Yamane's equation for sample size determination. A 20 item questionnaire was designed based on the hypothesis formulated. The data collected were he data were also analyzed using chi- calculated using tables and percentages (%). T square (x?). The study revealed that, there is a significant relationship between advertisement and service delivery in hospitality Industry in Nigeria. The study concluded that, the sales force and advertising department must concentrate on the benefits to be derived from the service rather than emphasizing the service itself. Although the promotional objective of All Star hotel have been in line within .what is expected from any hotel in Nigeria. The study concluded from the findings that: The hotel order to combat competition and stand the test of time, should adopt competitive parity approach in determining the amount to be allocated to advertising expenditure. This will enable the hotel to continuously monitor what its competitors are doing with regards to advertisement thereby placing them in a better competitive level.

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