Marina Perišić Prodan – University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Primorska 42, P.P. 97, 51410 Opatija,
Croatia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/EMAN.S.P.2020.119
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Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to examine whether there is a relationship between customer
orientation and successful hotel business performance. An empirical study was conducted by examining
the marketing management of hotel companies in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and Istria County.
The study found that there is a statistically significant relationship between customer orientation and
hotel business performance. The results of the research can be used in practice by the marketing management
of hotel companies to determine long-term directions of action. In order to take into account,
the wants and needs of the guest and to achieve a competitive advantage, the implementation of customer
orientation should be a fundamental postulate in the future business operations of all providers
of the hotel offering.
Keywords:
Customer orientation, Hotel business performance, Croatia.
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