Inbound marketing and customer loyalty in the tourism sector
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DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21511/im.20(1).2024.20
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Article InfoVolume 20 2024, Issue #1, pp. 238-250
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The inbound marketing strategies employed by tourism companies have proven to be crucial in post-COVID-19 scenarios, facilitating their adaptability, visibility, and customer retention in adverse environments. The study aimed to determine the relationship between inbound marketing and customer loyalty in the tourism sector. It is a quantitative, correlational, and non-experimental study. The sample consisted of 380 tourists aged 18 and above who visited Trujillo, Peru, in the first quarter of 2022. Data collection utilized the survey technique with a questionnaire as the research instrument. Survey data were tabulated in MS Excel and analyzed using Jamovi 2.3.38, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. The correlation was assessed using the Spearman coefficient. The results highlighted that 40.8% of participants agreed that inbound marketing strategies implemented by Trujillo’s tourism sector were highly effective, while 60.0% expressed strong loyalty to these companies. Ultimately, a significance level below 0.05 was identified between the variables, indicating a significant relationship between them. Consequently, the study concluded the existence of a direct and moderate relationship between inbound marketing and customer loyalty in the investigated group.
Acknowledgment
We express our gratitude to Antenor Orrego Private University for their invaluable support in the development of our research thesis. The guidance and resources provided were instrumental in achieving our academic objectives.
We extend special thanks to the Faculty of Economic Sciences for their constant support, guidance, and valuable suggestions that have significantly enriched the quality of this research work. Additionally, we appreciate the teaching staff for their inspiration and dedication, which has positively influenced our academic and professional growth.
The infrastructure and learning environment of Antenor Orrego Private University have played a crucial role in the achievement of this milestone. This research article is the outcome of the solid foundation we have acquired during our time at this institution.
Finally, our sincere thanks to Antenor Orrego Private University for being the cornerstone of our academic education and for providing us with the necessary tools to carry out this research project.
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JEL Classification (Paper profile tab)M30, M31, Z33
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- Table 1. Inbound marketing assessment frequency by gender
- Table 2. Inbound marketing assessment frequency by age
- Table 3. Inbound marketing assessment frequency
- Table 4. Frequency of assessment of inbound marketing dimensions
- Table 5. Customer loyalty assessment frequency by gender
- Table 6. Customer loyalty assessment frequency by age
- Table 7. Customer loyalty assessment frequency
- Table 8. Frequency of assessment of customer loyalty dimensions
- Table 9. Normality test
- Table 10. Relationship between inbound marketing and customer loyalty
- Table 11. Relationship between the dimensions of inbound marketing and customer loyalty
- Table A1. Inbound marketing survey
- Table A2. Customer loyalty survey
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