The document discusses the marketing mix, which comprises the key elements used by organizations in the travel and tourism industry to meet their marketing objectives. Specifically, it outlines the five elements of the marketing mix: planning, product, price, promotion, and place. Planning involves using mission statements to set objectives. Product refers to the service offered, its characteristics, branding, and unique selling points. Price considers how price meets objectives and responds to market changes.
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What is the Marketing Mix?
Marketing Mix is a term describing
the key elements used by an
organisation to help it meet its
marketing objectives
In travel and tourism we think of
the mix as comprising the
following:
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Planning
Using Mission Statements to set
objectives such as:
profit targets
competing with other facilities
increasing market share
entering new markets
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Product
the product or service offered to
customers
its characteristics
the niche(s) occupied by the
product or service
how the product is branded
its USPs (Unique Selling Points)
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Price
how price is used to meet the
facilitys overall objectives
the ability of the facility to change
prices to reflect market changes
the impact of competitors on the
price of the service
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What Now?
Go to the Activity that
accompanies this Presentation to
find out more about how the
marketing mix is used in a facility
involved in special interest tourism