Effect of Experiential Marketing on Customer Engagement and Loyalty in the Tourism Sector in France
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https://doi.org/10.47604/ijsmp.2456Keywords:
Experiential Marketing, Customer Engagement, Loyalty, Tourism SectorAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of experiential marketing on customer engagement and loyalty in the tourism sector in France.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Experiential marketing in France's tourism sector significantly boosts customer engagement and loyalty by offering personalized, memorable experiences. Despite challenges like cost management, leveraging digital technologies presents opportunities for enhanced personalization. Overall, experiential marketing plays a vital role in shaping customer perceptions and fostering lasting relationships in French tourism.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Hedonic consumption theory, service-dominant logic (SDL) & social exchange theory may be used to anchor future studies on the effect of experiential marketing on customer engagement and loyalty in the tourism sector in France. Tourism businesses in France should prioritize the implementation of tailored experiential marketing initiatives that align with the unique characteristics and preferences of their target customer segments. Government bodies and tourism authorities in France should facilitate industry collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives to foster innovation and best practices in experiential marketing.
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