Great Case of Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
PolyU OER CollectionsThis collection highlights impactful marketing campaigns in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Student Comment:
This case study collection bridges marketing theory with real-world hospitality practices, featuring campaigns from InterContinental Xiamen and MGM China. It enhanced my understanding of digital marketing strategies, customer engagement, and event positioning, which directly supported my coursework in marketing and management.
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This case study discusses how Sofitel Jinan Silver Plaza Hotel created distinctive and personalized cultural products by leveraging traditional Chinese festivals such as Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn. This helped the hotel to establish new revenue channels and achieve a breakthrough, generating a revenue of 2.6 million yuan with a 20% year-on-year growth, making it a leader in the hotel industry's integration of culture and tourism.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Festivals -- Marketing Hospitality industry -- Marketing
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- Case Study
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This case discusses how the Taizhou Crowne Plaza Hotel attracted the attention of young families and increased holiday revenue and brand awareness by launching a parent-child experience activity called "Little General Manager." The hotel also provided free afternoon tea for participating children and discounted prices for accompanying parents, providing incentives for future consumption. In the context of declining population mobility and reduced business conference activities, increasing local services and attracting local or nearby city customers is a strategy for increasing hotel revenue.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Target marketing Hotels -- Marketing Family vacations Hospitality industry -- Marketing
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- Case Study
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This case study analyzes how Hotel Maurice France succeeded in the competitive luxury hotel market by partnering with the high-end skincare brand Valmont to provide personalized services. At the same time, the case also highlights the trend of expansion strategies and strong alliances in the luxury hotel industry.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Hotels -- Marketing Hospitality industry -- Marketing Strategic alliances (Business)
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This case study discusses how the hotel practice internal marketing strategies, which collaborated with Greentown Group to customize exclusive mooncake gift boxes and promote them to related high-end customers of Greentown. It successfully achieved the mooncake sales target and increased the hotel's revenue.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Mid-autumn Festival Festivals -- Marketing Hospitality industry -- Marketing
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- Case Study
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This case study analyzes how Disney Cruise leveraged its advantages and innovative marketing strategies to release creative videos that attracted widespread attention. As a result, Disney Cruise Line achieved a good performance with $1.6 billion in revenue and $400 million in net profit in the 2019.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Disney Cruise Line Cruise lines -- Marketing
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- Case Study
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This case study discusses how Atour Light Hotel practiced brand concepts, YOL, new retail thinking frameworks, and social hotspots for marketing, successfully increasing the overall revenue of the hotel bar, opening up sales for mojito drinks, and also driving sales of other alcoholic beverages.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Hotels -- Marketing Hospitality industry -- Marketing Bring (Marketing)
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- Case Study
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This case study discusses how Xi Bei Oat Noodle Village attracted many consumers by innovating their specialty products and turning Valentine's Day into their exclusive holiday, successfully creating a connection between the brand and consumers.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Valentine's Day Restaurants -- Marketing
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- Case Study
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This case study discusses how Airbnb showcased local recommendations from its community and hosts through a 48-hour challenge to create the most suitable accommodation and experience routes for young travelers. The campaign leveraged the personalized travel needs of Generation Z and laid the foundation for Airbnb's market leadership.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Bed breakfast accommodations -- Marketing Airbnb (Firm)
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- Case Study
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This case study discusses how Fantawild Theme Park utilized the short videos and fan effects of Tik Tok and successfully created a phenomenon-level event by implementing customized marketing, multi-channel entry, and influencer interaction strategies, thereby increasing its market share in the industry.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- Social media Internet marketing Amusement parks -- Marketing Bring (Marketing)
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- Case Study
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This case study discusses how Tonglu City successfully converted the popularity of a TV program into actual economic benefits while promoting the development of the local homestay industry and rural tourism.
- Course related:
- HTM534 Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, HTM2302 Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism , HTM2304 Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism , and HTM3202 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism and Marketing
- Keywords:
- China -- Hangzhou Tourism -- Marketing
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- Case Study


