This video is made by Dr. Pearl Lin and Dr. Clare Fung's project, "Great Case of Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry." A special thanks to Lu Yi, who provided information and insights for this video. This case discusses how The Ritz-Carlton Hotel leveraged a creative marketing campaign centered around a lost giraffe doll to enhance the customer experience and build emotional connections with guests. By returning the lost doll and photos of it "vacationing" at the hotel, The Ritz-Carlton was able to delight the family and prompt them to share the heartwarming story on social media, generating positive word-of-mouth and improving brand recognition. The success of this campaign highlights the power of personalized, emotionally driven experiences in driving customer loyalty and advocacy. However, the case also notes the challenges hotels face in consistently delivering such high-touch services. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton's "Giraffe Doll Vacation" campaign demonstrates the marketing potential of tapping into customer emotions and creating memorable, shareable moments.
