Module Overview

Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an understanding of the key marketing principles within a hospitality and tourism environment.

Module Code

MKTG H2016

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Understanding the hospitality and tourism marketing process

Principles of Hospitality Marketing.Service Characteristics of Hospitality & Tourism Marketing. Customer Satisfaction & Retention: Putting the Customer at the Centre.

The Market

The forces in the Irish & International Marketing Environment.Managing & Responding to the Marketing Environment.Marketing Research.Market Segmentation; Targeting and Positioning.

The Marketing Mix

The Product / Service.Pricing Decisions.Marketing Channels.Marketing Communication / Hospitality & Tourism Sales Promotion.

Online Hospitality & Tourism Marketing

Intermediaries; GDS, Online Travel & Leisure Retailers,Interactive Marketing, Management of e-Commerce.

Group lecturers, inquiry-based and applied learning and individual tutorials

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Formal Examination70
Other Assessment(s)30